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Cottontown

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About Cottontown

We are the current UK Men's Chorus Champions, with over 50 members, singing everything from the Beach Boys to Ballads to Barbershop music.
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Bolton
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For over 40 years, the Cottontown Chorus has worked incredibly hard to become the leading men's chorus in the UK. Our membership of over 50 singers has performed both nationally and internationally during that time and graced the stages of some incredible venues including the London Palladium, Eisteddfod in Wales and even winning BBC Adult Choir of the Year. During the pandemic, like many musical groups, our members were significantly affected and we had to rebuild, fighting back to win the gold medal again in 2023 at the British Association of Barbershop Singers (BABS) convention. Our mission is to bring our music and emotion to a wider audience and we have a varied repertoire to support that. From timeless classics to recent chart hits, we might surprise you with some of our songs and our current playlist includes songs from Kate Bush, Coldplay, Justin Timberlake and Billy Joel, as well as Jimmy Webb, the Beach Boys, and a bit of ELO. We can offer something for every event and budget - from a quartet, octet or even a full chorus if the event needs a major performance. Whatever you are looking for, we will entertain you in ways you may not have imagined. You never know, we may even throw in some dance moves!

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Cottontown's Reviews

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Cynthia H
9 months ago, for a Concert in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

Love these guys and this chorus. Very talented director in Neil Firth

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Robert E
11 months ago, for a Concert in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

Top notch singing and a really friendly bunch as well

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Cottontown's Song list

Mary Did You Know
Do They Know it's Christmas
Little Drummer Boy
The Lord's Prayer
Irish Blessing
Running up That Hill
Viva La Vida
Can't Stop the Feeling
God Only Knows
Mr Blue Sky
Lullabye (Goodbye my Angel)
Two out of Three Ain't Bad
Diamonds are Forever
Fat Bottomed Girls
Something's Coming
Somewhere
Tonight Tonight
I Got Love
I'll Be Seeing You
Softly As I Leave You
Heart of my Heart
Jimmy Webb Medley
They Didn't Believe Me
How Deep is the Ocean
I'm the Music Man
The Nearness of You

Cottontown's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

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Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

We can provide everything from a single quartet to multiple quartets then upwards to a full chorus of 50+ singers for a major event.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

It will depend on the number of singers - if we provide 50+ singers, late changes will likely be difficult to accommodate. Smaller numbers should be possible.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Not relevant in terms of the type of performance that we offer.

How much time do you need to set up?

We can set up relatively quickly as we sing a cappella. If you want something specific, we may need a warm up beforehand. We practice every week, so can accommodate most requests.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yes. we perform a cappella. This means we are able to move around - though clearly this would be more challenging with a larger number of performers.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Yes. We do have other songs in our archive, though these may need some additional rehearsing, so if it's a major event, this would be possible.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

We sing a cappella without the need for instrumental accompaniment or PA equipment. We dot provide lighting equipment at present.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

This is obviously a greater challenge with a large number of singers, though we may have a song in our archive that can be used. Contact us to find out more.
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Genres:
Barbershop, Christmas, Musical theatre, Film / TV music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1920s era music, Easy listening
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Private event, Corporate event, Wedding, Church service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Hotel / Restaurant event, Christmas party, Birthday party, Burns night, Charity event, Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding proposal, New Year's Eve
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