Choristers prepare for Festival of Choirs

Sat, 17 Sep 2011

Choirs from across the UK will be travelling to the Island next weekend for the Festival of Choirs.

The event, held for the first time last year, sees choristers competing for the Choir of the Festival Trophy, and £1500 prize cheque.

The competition is held in the Royal Hall at the Villa Marina next Saturday and Sunday.

One of the organisers, Gary Corkill, says it's a great showcase for the Island [play clip]

Tickets for the festival can be purchased through the Villa Marina Box Office and the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal