The Hawkstone Farmers Choir are heading out on a nationwide tour in 2027
Members of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir are set for a busy few months as they prepare to embark on a nationwide tour.
The 40-strong singing group shot to fame after winning this year's Britain's Got Talent (BGT) and following their continued success will visit 18 venues across the UK - including the iconic London Palladium - during March and April 2027.
Farmers on tour
Choir spokesperson and Chilterns-based farmer Ted Howard-Jones said members were thrilled to be hitting the road although he noted for some it may coincide with a busy lambing period.
"We are all very excited and I am sure if someone needs to get back to the farm we will manage," he told Farmers Guardian. "The most important thing is the journey of the choir continues which is just marvellous."
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Made up of farmers from all over the country, the group initially came together to promote Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Lager range. However after coming together for further performances, the group decided to take the plunge and enter ITV1 talent competition.
After securing judge Amanda Holden's Golden Buzzer, the choir went on to wow the British public with an emotional performance that saw them claim the title.
While appearing on the show, the farmers shared their stories of how important connection within an industry struggling to address mental health challenges. Since appearing on television, the group has raised £50,000 which is to be shared between various groups, including RABI, the Farming Community Network and DPJ Foundation.
Shining a light on farming
"Supporting groups that support farmers is something we very much want to keep being able to do," added Mr Howard-Jones.
It has already been a busy few months for the choir who have now recorded their first album and racked up performances at a series of events including the Royal Welsh Show in July.
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This week, they will take part in a special Harvest Festival at Mr Clarkson's Farmers' Dog pub near the famous Diddly Squat and they have also recorded the jingle to launch WildFarmed's new lager alongside the regen company's founder, farmer and DJ Andy Cato.
The group will also be at the National Television Awards on September 8 at the O2 in London where Clarkson's Farm and BGT are both nominated.
This will of course be followed by an appearance at the British Farming Awards in Birmingham before they move on to the Royal Variety Performance which they secured as part of their BGT win.
Speaking to FG earlier, choir member and Northumberland-based farmer Katryna Shell said the weeks following the BGT win had been ‘an absolute whirlwind'.
"We do not know if we are coming or going at the moment," she said. "There has been a lot of travelling. A lot of rehearsing. I cannot really believe it."
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