Choirblast Festival 2025
Please make the most of the day. There will be an amazing range of choirs from all over the world for you to feast your eyes and ears upon, a beautiful town to explore, lots of independent food and drink providers along with amazing local artists who will be selling their crafts and art.
Make sure you don’t miss out on taking a picture with the ‘ChoirBLAST’ sign, and tag @ChoirBLAST
Details
A celebration of contemporary choirs
Stages
77 choirs / 10 x stages
Location
GODALMING SURREY
Date
14th June 2024
KINGS COACHES - Please note that you need to complete the form link to say which stop you’ll be getting on however please note we will wait no more than 5mins beyond the departure times below so please be ready and waiting for the coach to arrive where possible or go to the next stop to board.
NOTE: We have instructions to have the coach drop us off on the A3100 near Natalia Way BUT the coach will then go to Godaling College to park for the day. You will not be able to return to the coach until we leave for home at the end of the day.
DEPARTURE AT CLOSE OF DAY: 6.45-7pm
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COACH STOP 1: Tiptree @ 7.45am
Outside Don Tyler Opticians on the High Street. Park in residential roads.
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COACH STOP 2: Maldon @ 8.00am
Bus stop on Park Drive. Parking suggestion: Mirosa Drive. Be mindful not to park where there’s a gate which might shut before we return.
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COACH STOP 3: Danbury @ 8.05am
Eves Corner Bus Stop, nr to the Co-op. Parking (Free on Saturdays) in the Sports Centre car Park or residential roads.
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COACH STOP 4: Sandon @ 8.10am
Stop is just past Sandon school - oon Molrams Lane marked by Yellow lines. Postcode CM2 7AQ takes you to the school. Parking in the road HOLLYCROFT is closest (limited)
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COACH STOP : Ingatestone @ 8.30am
The stop is marked on the road. Outside THE BELL pub on the high St.
OWN CHAIR / SEAT
There are a few seating areas and we’ve been advised to bring a foldable chair, stool or picnic rug so you can make yourselves comfortable.
CASH £
Although efforts are being make to increase Wifi coverage, networks will get busy, so you’re advised to bring some cash with you for purchases!
There are two cash points on the high street, as well as situated at Sainsbury's supermarket.
OWN WATER BOTTLE
There will be water stations but please do bring your own water bottles with you and re-fill where you can. Note - the festival are trying to be as eco friendly as possible so take your rubbish to the bins provided on site.
SUN PROTECTION
The weather forecast is very promising!! However as you are outside doo remember hats, sun protection etc if required.
CHOIR FOLDER
Remember to bring your folder with words if needed. PLEASE PUT WORDS IN SONG ORDER - IMPORTANT!
RUBBISH BAG FOR THE COACH
You can eat and drink on the coach but please take rubbish with you.
FOOD/DRINK COACH
You can eat and drink on the coach.
CONTACT NUMBER: EMMA
07889-248620
FIRST AID
There will be a first aid team on site so if there are any issues go straight to someone in a White ChoirBLAST t-shirt and they will get a first aider to you as soon as possible.
NAVIGATION
Welcome tents in both The Burys Field and The Bandstand area are our information points. Volunteers will guide you to the right locations for performances.
MAPS OF SITE AND COACH PICK UP ARE ON THIS PAGE
Print off in advance and refer to on the day.
CLICK ON MAPS TO OPEN AND PRINT
MAP FOR OUR DROP OFF / PICK UP POINT on the A3100 near Pets at Home
WALKING DISTANCE BETWEEN STAGES
MAP OF SITE TO STAGES
STAGES
10.30am: On arrival we will go to THE BURY’S FIELD for a Flashmob
Performing at 1pm: THE WILFRID (arrive12.40)
THE WILFRID - Located at the top of the Burys Field
3-4 tier stage, inside.
Tired seating for audience members
2.30pm: THE FIELD (arrive 2.10)
THE FIELD - Located at the Burys Field.
Large truck staging for 100 choir members, on 5-6 tiers.
Under cover, but audience exposed.
5pm: THE BEE (arrive 4.40)
THE BEE - Located at the Burys Field.
3 tier stage under stretch tent for up to 45 choir members, on 3 tiers.
Under cover for performers and small audience.
5.30pm: Record attempt at most people singing & makaton signing - LOCATION - The Field stage
SONGS IN THIS ORDER
Flowers
Before you Go
Don’t be so hard on Yourself
Lose Control
Shine
Rain down Love
Performance Schedule:
IMPORTANT - ARRIVE AT THE STAGE 20MINS BEFORE SINGING. LOOK FOR ABBEY AND GATHER OFF TO THE SIDE UNITL READY
Set times: We have been allocated 3 x 20min sets.
The time indicated allows:
5mins get on
20min sing
5mins get off
WE MUST NOT GO OVER 20mins.
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GROUP SONG: The Choirblast Anthem
The ChoirBLAST ‘flashmob’ song is Guiding Light by Foy Vance
The arrangement is SUPER straight forward - all Audio, Scores and Lyrics can be accessed by clicking the buttons below ready to learn. NO PRESSURE _ LISTEN AT HOME AND JUST FALL IN AS BEST YOU CAN ON THE DAY AS BEST YOU CAN.
Note that it starts with lower voices, then mezzo join and then sopranos about half the way through.
You will be singing this En Masse a few times throughout the day with the first one starting at 10.45am with all choirs everywhere and public. PRINT WORDS OR HAVE READY ON YOUR PHONE ON THE DAY.
NOTE - When you download the tracks, Mezzo are singing the part Choirblast are teaching as ALTO so you;; notice your part will say Alto not Mezzo.
Our TBB and ALTO are singng the part Choirblast are teaching as BASS. thanks
NOTE: 5.30pm: record attempt at most people singing & makaton signing - LOCATION - The Field stage
NOTE: YOU CAN ALL USE WORDS FOR THE FLASHMOB SONG
DRESS CODE
Our dress code will be denim and white!
That’s blue denim (top or bottom – your choice!) paired with white (also top or bottom). You can mix it up however you like – all denim, all white, or a combo. The goal is to look fresh, united, and still let your individual style shine through.
Fancy adding a hat? Go for it! White, straw, or denim hats/caps are all welcome – the more flair, the better!And flower headbands welcome at the Foodies festival if that's something you'd like.
