Record number of groups sign up for Isle of Man Festival of Choirs

Nineteen choral groups will compete in the event's return to the Villa Marina after a four year gap.

A total of 19 choirs will take part in the festival at the Villa Marina

The Isle of Man Festival of Choirs, set to be held at the Villa Marina next month, will see five local teams and 14 visiting groups perform.Festival coordinator Gary Corkill said organisers have seen an influx of new ensembles who want to take part. The highest number of choral groups to take part in the competition, which features four vocal categories, including an open class, was 13.Mr Corkill said organisers had been "hesitant" about putting on the festival "because of the effects of Covid, as we've been hearing lot of choirs have been taking time to become re-established again".

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