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Jun 2022
Could it be magic? Harrogate women to sing with Barry Manilow
A pop choir from Harrogate has been chosen to perform alongside Barry Manilow on his UK tour next week.
Love Pop Choir will sing It's A Miracle and Let Freedom Ring with the American superstar at the First Direct Arena on June 25.
Lauren Elliott, who owns the choir, said the all-female group was giddy at the prospect of sharing a stage with Barry. She said:
Douglas Hallenbeck, the Manilow tour choir coordinator, approached Ms Elliott by email.
At first she thought it was a wind-up and almost deleted the message before she discovered it was genuine.
Lauren Elliott (centre) with her two choir directors.
Thirty-four members of the choir, which has had to bring in some male voices at Barry's request, will be on stage in front of more than 10,000 fans. Ms Elliott said:
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Love Pop Choir, which meets on Thursday evenings at Harrogate Rossett School, sings pop songs from the 1960s onwards, but especially 1980s numbers. No experience is required.
Asked why so many choirs have sprung up lately, Ms Elliott said:
Love Pop Choir will also be singing at The British Transplant Games gala at the Royal Armouries in Leeds on July 31.
The choir is fundraising for The Leeds Children's Transplant Team's Charity by completing 100 hours of singing by the date of the gala event. Donations can be made here.
Love Pop Choir performing at Harlow Carr.
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