Ashingtom Male Voice Choir
Ashington & District
Male Voice Choir
A community choir with a rich tradition


'Remembering Local Heroes' Audience Videos


Video Recordings

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir is producing a series of musical videos captured by audience members from performances at the 'Remembering Local Heroes' Concert at St. Bartholomew's Church in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea on Sunday, 20th October 2024, which will be published on Facebook and YouTube. 

The individual videos, which are linked to YouTube, can be found below:

 

Bridge Over Troubled Water at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir performed 'Bridge Over Troubled Water at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!' at the 'Remembering Local Heroes' Concert at St. Bartholomew's Church in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea on Sunday, 20th October 2024. This famous song, which was written by Paul Simon, was performed by the Choir as part of their closing set to the second half of the concert. It was arranged by Alan Simmons for male voices. The quality of the sound was affected by the howling wind outside, which was battering the coastline from Storm Ashley. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir would like to thank a member of the public for capturing and sharing this video.


Tell My Father at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir performed 'Tell My Father at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!' at the 'Remembering Local Heroes' Concert at St. Bartholomew's Church in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea on Sunday, 20th October 2024. This song, which was written by Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy, was performed by the Choir as part of their closing set to the second half of the concert. It was arranged by Andrea Ramsey for male voices. The quality of the sound was affected by the howling wind outside, which was battering the coastline from Storm Ashley. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir would like to thank a member of the public for capturing and sharing this video.


The Dock of the Bay at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir performed 'The Dock of the Bay at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!' at the 'Remembering Local Heroes' Concert at St. Bartholomew's Church in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea on Sunday, 20th October 2024. This famous song, which was written by Steve Cropper and Otis Redding, was performed by the Choir as part of their opening set to the second half of the concert. It was arranged by Mac Huff for male voices. The quality of the sound was affected by the howling wind outside, which was battering the coastline from Storm Ashley. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir would like to thank a member of the public for capturing and sharing this video.


Calm is the Sea at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir performed 'Calm is the Sea at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!' at the 'Remembering Local Heroes' Concert at St. Bartholomew's Church in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea on Sunday, 20th October 2024. This beautiful song, which was written by John Guard, was performed by the Choir as part of their opening set to the second half of the concert. The quality of the sound was affected by the howling wind outside, which was battering the coastline from Storm Ashley. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir would like to thank a member of the public for capturing and sharing this video.


If I Were A Rich Man at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir performed 'If I Were A Rich Man at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!' at the 'Remembering Local Heroes' Concert at St. Bartholomew's Church in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea on Sunday, 20th October 2024. This popular song, which was written by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick for the musical, 'Fiddler on the Roof', was performed by the Choir as part of their opening set to the second half of the concert. The song was arranged for male voices by Stephen Duro. The quality of the sound was affected by the howling wind outside, which was battering the coastline from Storm Ashley. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir would like to thank a member of the public for capturing and sharing this video.


Stout Hearted Men at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir performed 'Stout Hearted Men at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!' at the 'Remembering Local Heroes' Concert at St. Bartholomew's Church in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea on Sunday, 20th October 2024. This traditional male voice song, which was written by Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein II for the musical, 'The New Moon', was performed by the Choir as part of their opening set to the second half of the concert. The song was arranged for male voices by Walter Scotson. The quality of the sound was affected by the howling wind outside, which was battering the coastline from Storm Ashley. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir would like to thank a member of the public for capturing and sharing this video.


Bobby Shafto at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir performed 'Bobby Shafto at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!' at the 'Remembering Local Heroes' Concert at St. Bartholomew's Church in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea on Sunday, 20th October 2024. This popular Northumbrian song, which was arranged by Edmund Walters for male voices, was performed by the Choir as part of their 'Northeast Folk Music' set. The quality of the sound was affected by the howling wind outside, which was battering the coastline from Storm Ashley. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir would like to thank a member of the public for capturing and sharing this video. We hope that you enjoy the music!


The Water of Tyne at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir performed 'The Water of Tyne at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!' at the 'Remembering Local Heroes' Concert at St. Bartholomew's Church in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea on Sunday, 20th October 2024. This popular Northumbrian song, which was arranged by Michael Neaum for male voices, was performed by the Choir as part of their 'Northeast Folk Music' set. The quality of the sound was affected by the howling wind outside, which was battering the coastline from Storm Ashley. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir would like to thank a member of the public for capturing and sharing this video. We hope that you enjoy the music!


Yard Seam, Bothal High at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir performed 'Yard Seam, Bothal High at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!' at the 'Remembering Local Heroes' Concert at St. Bartholomew's Church in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea on Sunday, 20th October 2024. This powerful song, which was written by Derek Hobbs and Mike Kirkup for the musical, 'Fell 'Em Doon', was performed by the Choir as part of their opening 'Coal Mining' set. The quality of the sound was affected by the howling wind outside, which was battering the coastline from Storm Ashley. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir would like to thank a member of the public for capturing and sharing this video. We hope that you enjoy the music!


The Colliers' Requiem at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir performed 'The Colliers' Requiem at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea' at the 'Remembering Local Heroes' Concert at St. Bartholomew's Church in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea on Sunday, 20th October 2024. This famous song, which was written by Derek Hobbs and Mike Kirkup, was performed by the Choir as part of their opening 'Coal Mining' set. The quality of the sound was affected by the howling wind outside, which was battering the coastline from Storm Ashley. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir would like to thank a member of the public for capturing and sharing this video. We hope that you enjoy the music!


Forthcoming Events

Saturday 3 May 25 2:00 pm
VE Day - Quayside Festival
Provisional (Details to follow)
Venue: Blyth Harbour
More details...

Saturday 17 May 25 7:00 pm
Annual Concert
Details to be confirmed
Venue: St. John's Church, North Seaton
More details...

Saturday 7 Jun 25 7:00 pm
The 80 VEP Concert
Charity Concert (Details to be confirmed)
Venue: St. Nicholas Church, Blagdon Terrace, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6QQ
More details...

Saturday 5 Jul 25 11:00 am
Summer Concerts at Beamish Museum
The Choir will allso be singing between 2 and 3pm
Venue: Hetton Silver Band Hall

Saturday 13 Dec 25
Christmas Concert
(To be confirmed)
Venue: St. Cuthbert's Church, Church Lane, Bedlington, NE22 5EL

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Ashington & District Male Voice Choir - A friendly male voice choir based in the North East of England

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