Choirblast Festival 2026
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There is now a CHOIRBLAST App available.
Download and you’ll get updates on the day and info.
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
Sat 13th June 2026
REHEARSAL: Thursday Baddow.
7.40pm - 8.20pm
CONFIRMED SET (in this order)
Suddenly I see
Water under the bridge
Man I need
Cry Me a River
Better when I’m dancing
River Deep Mountain High
DRESS CODE
Our dress code will be denim and white with western summer touches!
The goal is to look fresh, united, and still let your individual style shine through.
Fancy adding a cowboy hat? Go for it!
REHEARSAL - Sunday
Last year, a big part of what made our performance feel so strong was the energy, comfort and connection within the group. It helped us perform with fewer inhibitions and bring something that stood out. I think having this separate rehearsal will really help us find that again, so I would very much like it to go ahead.
The rehearsal will be: Sunday evening
7.00pm–9.00pm
Tomorrow’s Talent Studios, Danbury
In the lay-by on Well Lane
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: 6.15pm
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COACH STOP 1: Tiptree @ 7.30am
Outside Don Tyler Opticians on the High Street. Park in residential roads.
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COACH STOP 2: Maldon @ 7.45am
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 @ 7.50am
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 @ 8.00am
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 @ 8.15am
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.
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 THE APP
Refer to on the day.
STAGES
12.00 Performing at THE FIELD STAGE (arrive 11.40)
TTHE FIELD - Located at the Burys Field.
Large truck staging for 100 choir members, on 5-6 tiers.
Under cover, but audience exposed.
1.30pm: THE FIELD : CHOIRBLAST GROUP SONG SING
We will be singing this En Masse at The Field stage, starting at 1:30 PM. If you can be there, definitely try - it's something really spcial.
4.30pm: Performing at THE BANDSTAND (arrive 4.10)
THE BANDSTAND
Located in the Jack Phillips Memorial Park
4-5 tier stage which is being built especially for us. Will home 120 choir members.
Performers and audience exposed.
Departure 6.15pm
SONGS IN THIS ORDER
tbc
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 2 x 20min sets.
The time indicated allows:
5mins get on
20min sing
5mins get off
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The Choirblast Festival song 2026
The ChoirBLAST song is Count on Me by Bruno Mars
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 - Choose your part - it doesn’t really matter which you choose to sing.
