Summer 2024 at Love Pop Choir

Our Summer 2024 feature includes the Flashmob Wedding Event, Ralph Thoresby Summer Festival, Yeadon Carnival, Addingham Gala, lkley Half Marathon, Charity Fundraiser for Alopeica UK, Roundhay Summer Concert, Race For Life Harrogate and the Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show.

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Monday, 29 July 2024 13:00

Love Pop Choirs Harrogate,Cookridge & Ilkley
Wedding Flash Mob
16th June 2024

Congratulations to Olivia and Will, the Bride and Groom, on their wedding! 👰🤵 

What a fabulous time ladies from our Harrogate, Cookridge, and Ilkley groups had at the surprise flash mob we performed for the wedding guests at Ilkley Golf Club on a beautiful sunny day. 

After weeks of planning and secret meetings, Choir Director Lauren, working alongside Lucy from Lucy Wright Events and the happy couple's parents, arranged the surprise—and it worked perfectly. 

Dressed in walking gear, including cagoules, rucksacks, and walking boots, a group of ten choir members entered the wedding marquee, pretending to be lost hikers in need of directions and water. As the backing track to "Shallow" began to play, the group of ten started singing, swiftly joined by the remaining choir members, who had been hiding in the catering tent after a real hike through the woods behind the marquee. 

As our ladies serenaded the happy couple, the looks of surprise and joy on the faces of the bride, groom, and their guests made all the effort worthwhile, so romantic! 💘💘 💘

Then came the big reveal. The choir members removed their walking gear, retrieved choir folders from their rucksacks, and performed a selection of songs chosen by the couple's parents, including  I'm Yours Be My Baby and Dancing in the Street.

Lauren then presented the Bride and Groom with the score to Shallow, specially arranged for them, along with a note wishing them every happiness from the Choir. We then had the pleasure of taking photos with the happy couple before the steel band took over the entertainment and the guests enjoyed a delicious-smelling barbecue. 

This was a day to remember, adding to the list of wonderful events and experiences enjoyed at Love Pop Choir. 

Enjoy the Flash Mob video and a selection photos from this special day. ❤

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Love Pop Choirs Cookridge, Farsley & Harrogate
Ralph Thoresby Summer Festival 
13th July 2024

The first of two exciting events for Love Pop Choir on a busy summer day, our talented ladies delivered a fabulous 45-minute performance at the Ralph Thoresby Summer Festival.

Wonderful aromas of candy floss, hot dogs, and burgers filled the air, creating a festival holiday atmosphere, Despite the typical British summer weather, families flocked to the event, undeterred by the threat of rain. Luckily, the weather co-operated and the rain held off, allowing our ladies to perform outside and entertain the crowd with a selection of summer favourites. 

From the dreamy Something Just Like This to the upbeat Shotgun and the classic Dancing In The Street, our ladies had the audience dancing and singing along. Even the teenage audience members enjoyed the show, singing and dancing along and joining in the fun. 

With the Ralph Thoresby Summer Festival performance wrapped up, it was time to move on to our next performance at Yeadon Carnival. Busy, busy, busy! 

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Love Pop Choirs Cookridge, Farsley & Harrogate 
Yeadon Carnival  
13th July 2024

Despite the stormy looking skies, the weather continued to hold off for the second event of the day at Yeadon Carnival.

A busy community event, filled with stalls, fair rides, classic cars, and various attractions, the lively setting provided the perfect backdrop for our fabulous  performance, 

With so many enthusiastic singers our choir couldn't fit on the stage, so everyone moved onto the grass area, nearer the audience.  Performing  a 30 minute set of classic summer hits featuring favourites Wonder, Stitches, and I'm Yours, our fabulous ladies created a great atmosphere that perfectly captured the summer carnival vibe.

With such great feedback, we're already looking forward to returning next year. 

Another fantastic day for Love Pop Choir!

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Love Pop Choirs Ilkley, Otley & Roundhay
Addingham Gala
13th July 2024

Love Pop Choir continued their busy weekend with ladies from Otley, Ilkley & Roundhay performing at the Addingham Gala.

Despite the rainy weather, the event drew large crowds, creating a spectacular weekend filled with fun, food, and festivities.

A fabulous set list including summer favourites Three Little Birds, One Day Like This and Human entertained the audience and brought the sunshine to the event ☀

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Love Pop Choirs Ilkley, Otley & Roundhay
Ilkley Half Marathon
14th July 2024

Our Otley, Ilkley, and Roundhay groups continued their busy schedule with a lively performance at the Ilkley Half Marathon. 

Though the drizzly weather favoured the competitors, it didn't dampen the spirits of the spectators. Over 2000 runners were cheered on by large, enthusiastic crowds who braved the rain to enjoy the event's wonderful atmosphere. 

Our ladies did a fabulous job, singing in the rain and entertaining both runners and spectators along the course. Their wonderful performance added a special touch to an already memorable day.

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Love Pop Choir Saltaire
Alopecia UK Charity Gig
14th July 2024

Congratulations to our amazing ladies from Love Pop Choir Saltaire and their Choir Director, Shane, for raising an incredible £710 for Alopecia UK at their charity fundraising gig, smashing their initial target of £500.  What an incredible achievement! 

Due to the rainy weather the event, held at Esholt Sports & Leisure Club, moved indoors creating a fantastic atmosphere in the crowded room.

Our fabulous choir kicked off the event, treating the crowd to a wonderful mix of summer sounds including Wonder, Only You and the ironically named Here Comes The Sun. Adding to the fun, Shane then led a hilarious Singo Bingo session, keeping the crowd guessing and laughing throughout the afternoon. 

Great job everyone, we are so proud of all of you. ❤ 

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Love Pop Choir Roundhay
Summer Concert
15th July 2024

Ladies from our fabulous Roundhay Choir performed a wonderful summer concert for friends and family, marking not just the summer season, but also a fond farewell to Choir Director, Georgia, as she embarks on new adventures.

Highlights of the evening included powerful renditions of Human, the iconic Sweet Dreams Are Made of This/Seven Nations Army Mash Up, the retro Be My Baby and many more crowd-pleasers.  

A lovely evening and a great memory for our wonderful Roundhay group to treasure.

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Love Pop Choirs Harrogate & Cookridge
Harrogate Race For Life
21st July 2024

What a wonderfully heart warming morning our ladies had, singing at the Harrogate Race for Life ! 

Over a thousand runners and walkers participated in the 3K, 5K, and 10K races, raising over £10,000 for Cancer Research UK. Love Pop Choir was there to sing, support, clap, and cheer, encouraging participants as they made their way around the course. 

As the event kicked off, our choir's uplifting songs filled the air, creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere. So many runners passed by that our ladies just couldn't stop singing!  More and more participants arrived in fancy dress and charity T-Shirts all waving and clapping our choir who performed for an incredible 1.5 hours, our longest performance yet!  The setlist included songs with strong beats and meaningful lyrics, including new summer favourite, The Tide Is High, alongside Blinding Lights and I'm Still Standing. . 

The sense of community and the shared goal of supporting Cancer Research UK made this event truly special. 

Many thanks ladies for making this such a memorable experience. ❤

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Love Pop Choirs Harrogate & Cookridge
Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show
28th July 2024

Love Pop Choir's final event of the year was bathed in glorious sunshine, bringing the crowds out at the Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show. 

Despite battling a very noisy generator, our talented ladies performed two summer set lists for their delighted audience. Favourites included  popular wedding song Shallow, hot hit Shotgun and new this half term The Tide is High.  A perfect summery selection of songs for a hot and sunny day.☀ 

As a thank you from the event organizers, our ladies received discounted tickets for the show, giving our ladies and their families a well-deserved end-of-term treat  This wonderful family day, set in the picturesque grounds of the beautiful Newby Hall, was the perfect end to a busy, fun-filled summer term.

Time now to enjoy a summer break and look forward to many more happy times with Love Pop Choir in September. ❤

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