Concerts at Selby Abbey!

Friday, 31 May 2024 11:59

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

Two concerts taking place at Selby Abbey this Saturday (1st June).

At 12.00 there’s a FREE Lunchtime ‘Pop-Up’ Concert presented by Andy Booth with Chorus UK - a large mixed-voice choir predominantly based in Sheffield but with groups over the north of England. Consisting of regular people who love singing and want to produce enormous music together in world-class venues. No tickets needed.

And at 7.00pm an evening Concert ‘Masquerade’ (see attached) featuring music from the musicals with Rhiannon Davies and the Award Winning Ackworth Choir and Outstanding Soloists. Tickets £13 (children free) available from Selby Abbey Gift Shop; RhianJim@aol.com or on the door.

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