Burnley choirmaster's bid to get entire town singing live tomorrow night

Chris Bridges wants to get as many people as possible to take part in the doorstep challenge when he leads his neighbours in a performance of five songs.. all from their front doors.

It will be followed on a live feed so anyone can join in with the performance which starts at 7pm.

All you need to do is find the words for the five songs Chris has chosen which are Ticket to Ride, Peace Like a River, Wonderwall, Highway to Hell and Dancing Queen, and join in Burnley's very own virtual choir.

Chris, who is a composer and music teacher at Ridgewood Community High School in Burnley, is the inspiration behind The Impossible Choir which aims to bring together people who love to sing, whatever their ability.

Rehearsals and performances will take place at The Gallery at Creative Arts in Burnley. The first rehearsal, due to take place last week, was postponed due to the lockdown, so Chris and his wife Helen, who is also a fellow musician performed their own duet instead.

If you would like to join in the challenge, dubbed The Impossible Choir meets the Front Door choir tomorrow night, go to The Gallery at Creative Arts Burnley facebook page and, once it has gone live, you should see it happening and you will be able to tag Chris in your own films.

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