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January 15, 2020

A Busy 2019 for The Kingsmen - Here's to 2020!

The popularity of The Kingsmen reached new heights in 2019 with some memorable events, such as singing on Paddington Railway Station to kick off the Mayflower 400 celebrations, helping to celebrate the birthday of a 104 year old, entertaining staff and families on the Children’s Ward at Derriford Hospital, or singing live on BBC Radio Devon.

As we approached Christmas, such was the demand for our singing, that in addition to the 12 events that we attended with a full Chorus of over 30 men, or in smaller groups, there were a number of others that we sadly had to decline. So, the message is that if you’re planning next year’s festivities and you’re looking for something very special to put a stamp of class on your event, then get in touch.

One of the highlights is always our Christmas Eve sing outs at Buckland Tout Saints Hotel, the Crabshell in Kingsbridge and finally, the Cottage Hotel at Hope Cove. They are so different, but we meet guests who are relaxed and ready to get into the Christmas spirit. This year was no exception.

But the stand out extra special event was at the Children’s Ward at Derriford Hospital. A small group had been at the BBC Studios in Plymouth where we appeared on the David Fitzgerald Show. That was special enough, followed by spontaneous singing in the reception area bringing staff out of their offices to join in. Being able to bring some cheer to the lives of those children and their anxious parents, and to acknowledge the wonderful work of the hospital staff, was our humble gift.

2020 has so much for us to look forward to.

Music Festivals at Saltash, Torbay and Dartmouth early in the new decade, plus the National Barbershop Convention and Competition in Harrogate, there is plenty to look forward to. And with the passing of another year, and getting ever closer, is the Kingsmen 30th Anniversary celebrations in 2021.

Whether you are interested in booking the Kingsmen at a forthcoming event or party; or would like to come and hear us perform at a concert; or would like to come and join us at a rehearsal on a Wednesday evening; then do please get in touch.

We are always looking for new Chorus members. If you are interested in finding out more about The Kingsmen please get in touch. Website: www.kingsmen.org.uk Email: enquiries@kingsmen.org.uk.

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