Well its only 2 months away now!! On the 30th of June, 85 Sunshine Coasters comprising 63 singers and their family members will rendezvous at our hotel in London. It seems a lifetime ago that the vision was first conceived to tour Europe and to compete at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. And now everyone has their tickets, their passports are ready and they’re writing lists about what to pack!
We have a massive tour itinerary planned…here’s a little peek…
During our four days in London we will perform at St Martin in the Fields, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Palace of Westminster. We might be able to attend a West End show and there will be some time for sightseeing!
On the 4th of July we’ll head to Brighton where we will meet up with our host and friend of Oriana, Dr Roy Wales. We’ll present a concert at St Margaret’s Church, Rottingdean.
The next day we’ll head to Llangollen, Wales to compete at the International Eisteddfod. We’ll be at the Eisteddfod for two days and three nights. We’ll compete in three different sections and if we’re really clever, may score ourselves entry into the ‘Choir of World’ competition. Whilst there, we will have the opportunity to see and listen to other world class choirs and attend a variety of concerts.
Next, on July 8th, it’s off to Belgium. During our four days there, we’ll stay in Bruges, known as ‘The Venice of the North’. We will enjoy a full day excursion to Brussels, a guided tour of Bruges, a visit to Ypres and attend the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate. We will perform at St Pieterskerk, Ypres and at the Menin Gate.
Four days in France are next. We’ll enjoy lunch in champagne region on the way to Paris. After a guided tour of Paris, we’ll present a concert at the Eglise de la Madeleine. We have a full day in Paris to enjoy Bastille Day festivities and we will travel to the Palace of Versailles. Our final concert will be Eglise St Merri.
We will farewell Europe with dinner at local restaurant on July 15. After the tour, many members are taking the opportunity to travel further, no doubt savouring the memories of Oriana’s trip of a lifetime. Go the O’s!!
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