UK Choir Festival launches Podcast

Introducing the UK Choir Festival Podcast with Russell Scott Tune in to episode one with our guests from London Youth Choirs The UK Choir Festival Podcast is available from all good podcast providers including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio & more. View our dedicated UK Choir Festival Podcast page via the link – https://ukchoirfestival.com/ukcf-podcast

Appear on the UK Choir Festival Podcast

A brand new podcast, hosted by its founder, Russell Scott,  is being launched with a view to talking about all matters choir, featuring news, interviews, special guests and a special segment to showcase a different choir on every episode. We are now inviting choirs to be part of this fantastic new podcast.  This 10min segment…

An Interview with Mat Wright

Russell talks with Mat Wright MBE, artistic director of the widely acclaimed Barnsley Youth Choir about the core differences between youth and adult choirs, confidence and how to overcome nerves on stage as you get older.  In this frank and engaging interview, we get an insight into Mat’s professional life, his vision and how to…

An Interview with Stuart Overington

Stuart Overington and Russell Scott talk about how a choir leader’s charisma can affect the choir’s performance and how important the personality of the choir is.  In this frank discussion, they talk about adult and youth choirs and how the less confident singers can feel less nervous and self-conscious on stage. CLICK HERE to watch…

An Interview with Ken Burton

An invaluable and honest interview with gospel leader, presenter, arranger and conductor, Ken Burton.  During the UK pandemic lockdown, they talk all things choir including style, vibrato control, pitch, competitions and how the personality of the choir director can affect performance. CLICK HERE to watch the interview

An Interview with Craig Lees

Choir Director, Vocal Coach and Arranger Craig Lees talks about his life and work, along with great tips for choir leaders and their choirs.  In this frank and invaluable interview, Russell Scott gets an insight into Craig’s busy and highly successful career. CLICK HERE to watch the interview

Manchester 2020 is almost SOLD OUT

A fantastic 2020 festival is in the pipeline with an announcement due shortly.  In the meantime, grab your Manchester 2020 tickets as they are almost SOLD OUT, and with great workshops scheduled by Dan Ludford-Thomas, Ula Weber, Audrey Mattis and Craig Lees, choirs are in for a treat!