Choir BLAST

23/05/2026

Young voices growing in confidence, skill, and harmony together.

We’re so pleased to welcome Hampshire County Youth Crescendo Choir to ChoirBLAST Festival 2026. Part of the Hampshire Music Service Youth Choirs programme, Crescendo Choir brings together singers aged 11–14 in a supportive space where they can learn, perform, and enjoy singing as a team.

Their repertoire stretches from classical choral music to jazz standards, giving young singers the chance to explore different styles while building strong musical foundations along the way.

What makes this choir special is the balance of care and ambition at the heart of it all. Encouraging young people to grow, challenge themselves, and experience the joy of creating music together. We’re really looking forward to hearing them at the festival 💛🎶

22/05/2026

ChoirBLAST 2026 simply wouldn’t happen without the incredible support of our sponsors. 💛🎶

From backing stages across the festival to supporting vital infrastructure behind the scenes, every single one of these businesses and organisations is helping us bring live music, community spirit and joyful connection to the heart of Godalming.

A huge thank you to:

✨ Vocalzone– The Field stage
✨ A Touch Of Musicality – The Bee stage
✨ Rock Choir • Choirs led by Tom George – The Wilfrid stage
✨ ChoirMate – The Bandstand stage
✨ Voices Together – The Green stage
✨ Luck's Yard Chiropractic Clinic – The Cloisters stage
✨ K J Smith Solicitors – The Court stage & festival transport signage
✨ Rose & Crown Bar – The Rose stage
✨ The Godalming Food Company - The Deli stage
✨ The Antelope - Taproom & Bottle Shop – The Antelope stage
✨ Hammonds Glamping, Surrey – The Duck stage
✨ Hughes Waddell – The Duckling stage
✨ Prior's Field School – The Moss stage
✨ Shelly Motors – Festival Energy Sponsor

Thank you for believing in what ChoirBLAST is all about. Community, creativity, inclusivity and the joy of people coming together through music. We’re so grateful to have you on this journey with us. 🎤🌿☀️

And another special thanks to our social media volunteer, Hannah for the fabulous video!

21/05/2026

The best way to have an event planning meeting? In the pub! Thanks
This amazing team are working SO hard to make this festival the best ever… again!
There’s so much exciting stuff happening - keep your eyes peeled.

L-R
Tom - Lead Volunteer coordinator
Annabelle - Lead Marketing coordinator
Meryl - Festival Eco coordinator
Lisa - Lead Fundraising coordinator
Sasha - Festival electrical coordinator
George - Lead Logistics & Data coordinator
Caroline - safeguarding & PR Trustee
Phoebe - Chair and CEO
Chiara - Lead Festival Comms & Vendors coordinator
Flossie - Stallholder coordinator & designer
Yueli - Festival Volunteer coordinator

21/05/2026

Five voices. No instruments. Somehow still a full band.

We’re really glad to welcome back Academix to ChoirBLAST Festival 2026. This Woking based quintet brings contemporary a ca****la to life with close harmony, beatboxing, vocal looping, and a lot of creativity.

From Bruno Mars to Kelly Clarkson and Lionel Richie, they take familiar songs and rebuild them entirely with their voices, creating drums, guitars, brass, and everything in between along the way. And yes… the fabulous shoes usually make an appearance too.

What makes Academix special is the fun they clearly have performing together, and the way they invite audiences into that joy with them. We can’t wait to hear them back at the festival 💛🎶

21/05/2026

We are beyond delighted to have been chosen as one of Mayor Tom Keihl’s charities for his year in office!

NEW MAYOR FOR GODALMING - Congratulations to Councillor Tom Kiehl, who last night joined the long and distinguished history of the Mayoralty in Godalming which was established in 1835.
Councillor Kiehl formally accepted the role of Mayor of Godalming and will be supported throughout his Mayoral year by his wife, Mrs Victoria Kiehl, as Mayoress.
The mayor has chosen two local charities to support during his year in office: Home-Start Waverley and ChoirBLAST.
We wish the Mayor and Mayoress a successful and memorable year ahead in service to the community.
For information on Godalming’s Town Mayor please visit https://godalming-tc.gov.uk/mayor/
BBC Surrey
Home-Start in Waverley
Choir BLAST
Image: Globalimages.co.uk

20/05/2026

From teenagers to octogenarians, Spinnaker Chorus proves singing brings every generation together.

Formed in 2004, the chorus has grown from 25 members to around 65 singers, all sharing a love of barbershop music and performance. With Musical Director John Palmer, they continue to challenge themselves and strive for the highest standards.

A mix of experienced performers and newer members, Spinnaker is a welcoming community that performs throughout the year for charities, community events, private groups, and national competitions.

We’re looking forward to welcoming them to ChoirBLAST this year!

17/05/2026

Fresh harmonies, powerful voices, and music with real heart behind it.

We’re so pleased to welcome British Gospel Arts Choir to ChoirBLAST Festival 2026. Founded in 2012 by Andrea Encinas, this non auditioned choir brings together people who love gospel and inspirational music, creating a space where singers can grow in confidence, musicianship, and connection.

What makes them special is the spirit behind the music. Their repertoire reflects the roots of gospel as music of hope, strength, and social change, all shared with warmth and energy.

They sing because it brings people together and gives people a voice. We’re really looking forward to welcoming them into the ChoirBLAST community 💛🎶

17/05/2026

“One of the most profound things about singing is that it allows expression without explanation.”

In this personal piece for Choir BLAST, Tone shares her own experience of choir singing—and how it has become a gentle, ongoing source of support through both grief and life.

👀 www.choirblast.com/post/choir-singing-my-medicine-for-grief-and-life