A BARNSLEY male voice choir has scooped two awards at a festival recently.
The Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir won first place in both the male choir and sea shanty sections at the Eskdale Festival of the Arts, which took place last weekend.
Around 40 members of the choir travelled to Whitby for the festival, accompanied by supporters and musical director Rachel Atkinson.
Paul Pearson, a member of the choir, said: “We’re over the moon with the result, it’s absolutely fantastic.
“We’ve worked very hard, and despite one or two grumbles from the choir about how hard our director has pushed us, it’s been worth it.”
The choir performed pieces chosen by both themselves and the festival and received a mark of 95.
The choir will next be performing their songs at the Penistone Paramount, alongside the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Band, on April 26.
Paul added: “I’ve been in the choir for three years now and the camaraderie is second to none.
“We just try to enjoy ourselves really and that’s all that matters.”
