Rural Hakwstone choir rehearses for secret concert debut

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Rural Hakwstone choir rehearses for secret concert debut

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A vocal ensemble comprising farmers is preparing for a secret appearance after securing victory on the television talent competition earlier this year.

The group hinted at an upcoming show by sharing footage of their practice sessions and inviting followers to guess what they were preparing for.

It is understood the performers are getting ready for the Royal Welsh Show, hosted by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, which would mark their inaugural performance in Wales.

Abbie Condon, an assurance specialist for Red Tracto farm based in Witney, performs with The Hawkstone Farmers Choir

The 34-member ensemble, which counts ten Welsh residents among its ranks, will take to the stage at the event on Monday, July 20.

The collective was first assembled by the former Top Gear presenter and declared the competition champion on Saturday, May 30.

Their triumph earned them £250,000 and a place on this year’s Royal Variety Performance bill, scheduled for November.

The ensemble, comprised entirely of individuals working in agriculture, emerged victorious after a closely contested final against the aerial performance group Celestial.

Clarkson was present at the decisive episode and was visibly emotional when the choir, which features multiple Oxfordshire residents, was confirmed as the winner during the tense announcement.

James Florey, from Northmoor, is among the members of The Hawkstone Farmers Choir

The group was originally put together for a promotional campaign for his Hawkstone beer and cider range.

The brand takes its name from a location close to his 1,000-acre Diddly Squat Farm near Chadlington, with its development documented on the popular Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm, whose fifth season launched last month.

The initiative aims to promote awareness of mental health and suicide prevention within an industry frequently characterised by loneliness and significant financial pressures.

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