Warwick – A Singing Town www.warwicksingingtown.co.uk is a unique, philanthropically-funded project that promotes singing as part of the artistic and cultural post-pandemic renewal of Warwick. Our goal is for singing to be better understood, promoted and available to our residents through free, high-quality singing and choral opportunities in schools, bespoke partnerships with groups who may benefit from the therapeutic rewards of singing, and sharing information about local singing and choral opportunities for all Warwick residents.
Tickets have recently been released for the ever-popular Carols at the Castle charity event and are expected to sell out like hot cakes.
There will be no change to the traditional warmth and atmosphere of the tradition outdoor evening event with compere Annie Othen and seasonal treats of mulled wine and a range of food and other hot drinks. Another lively evening of carols is eagerly anticipated with the choirs of St Mary’s leading the singing with musical support from the irrepressible Leamington’s Royal Spa Brass.
There is plenty of parking and the gates will open at 6,30pm. Tickets are priced at £9:00 for everyone over 12 and £3.00 for children under 12. The event this year takes place on Saturday 18th of December and is the perfect start to Christmas festivities. There is a direct link to the ticket office on www.carolswarwick.com/tickets/ .
As well as being a great night out, the Carols event raises a five-figure sum for local charities every year.
To help maximise the money for the charities, Warwick Castle provides the facilities and support while sponsors also dig deep to contribute. Sponsors this year include lead sponsor Warwick Independent Schools Foundation with supporting sponsors Warwick University and Warwick Glass. The event also enjoys the longstanding support of Leamington Mazda, Warwick Printing, T3 Creative Agency, Warwick Castle and marketing and PR company, LMMC.
The money raised goes to support local good causes and is distributed by Warwick Lions, Merlin’s Magic Wand, Rotary Club of Warwick, Royal Spa Brass and The Friends of St Mary’s Choir.
For more media information contact Selwyn Rowley at LMMC on 01926611700 or email selwyn@lmmc.co.uk. Journalists or photographers please contact for entry details.
The Warwick Castle courtyard was packed with the full house crown on Saturday night as the event returned to its original venue.
Even a little rain during the evening failed to dampen spirits and the walls of the Castle echoed to the sound of 3,000 people singing along to carols led by the choirs of St Mary’s, Warwick and dancing around to Christmas tunes from Royal Spa Brass.
Guest presenter Annie Othen, an award-winning broadcaster, told Christmas stories and encouraged the crowd in singing competitions culminating in a rousing ‘The twelve days of Christmas’ with appropriate actions for each day.
There was no shortage of refreshment for the occasion with Mulled wine and other beverages and a good selection of hot food.
The concert raises a five-figure sum for local charities and good causes every year.
The money is distributed to support local good causes by Warwick Lions, Merlin’s Magic Wand, Rotary Club of Warwick, Royal Spa Brass and the Friends of St Mary’s Choir.
Warwick Castle provides the facilities and sponsors dig deep to contribute to maximise the money raised for the charities.
Warwick Independent Schools were again lead sponsors this year with projections on the Castle walls, additional supporting sponsors comprised The University of Warwick, Leamington Mazda, Warwick Printing, Warwick Castle and marketing and PR company LMMC.
For more media information contact Selwyn Rowley at LMMC on 01926611700 or email selwyn@lmmc.co.uk
Tickets are selling like hotcakes as word spreads of the new courtyard venue for Carols at Warwick Castle this year with a last five hundred tickets remaining.
For many years now the event has been held in the East Front of the Castle, but with the Ice Rink now in that location, for the first time in decades, the Carols returns to where it started in the Castle courtyard.
As well as being a great night out, it is a great way to get into the true spirit of Christmas as the event raises a five-figure sum for local charities and good causes every year.
The event this year is set to be another lively evening of singing with the Choirs of St Mary’s led by a lively director of music working in partnership with the great team of musicians from Leamington’s Royal Spa Brass.
There will be no change to the traditional warmth and atmosphere of the evening with our great compère Annie Othen and seasonal treats of mulled wine and a range of food and other hot drinks. There is plenty of parking and the gates open at 6.30. Tickets are priced at £8.00 for anyone over age 12 and £3 for children under12. The event this year takes place on Saturday 21st of December and is the perfect start to your Christmas festivities. There is a direct link to the ticket office on http://www.carolswarwick.com/tickets/.
To maximise the money for charity, Warwick Castle provides the facilities, support and sponsors dig deep to contribute. Sponsors this year include lead sponsor Warwick Independent Schools Foundation and supporting sponsor Warwick University. The event is also enjoying the longstanding support of Leamington Mazda, Warwick Printing, Warwick Castle and marketing and PR company LMMC.
The money raised goes to support local good causes and is distributed by Warwick Lions; Merlin’s Magic Wand, Rotary Club of Warwick, Royal Spa Brass and the Friends of St Mary’s Choir.
For more media information contact Selwyn Rowley at LMMC on 01926611700 or email selwyn@lmmc.co.uk – Please advise me if journalists or photographers would like a complimentary ticket to attend on the evening.
The spirit of Christmas was in on display on the 22nd of December as 3,000 people joined together for Carols at Warwick Castle, one of the most popular community events in the Warwickshire calendar and in the process raised money for local charities.
The Choirs of St Mary’s were led by Oliver Hancock, the new director of Music, who is also Choral Director at King’s High School. The choirs worked in partnership with the great team of musicians from Leamington’s Royal Spa Brass.
The event was led by compère, local celebrity Annie Othen, who entertained the crowd with anecdotes and challenges.
On a seasonally chilly evening visitors were warmed with seasonal treats of mulled wine and chestnuts, hot food and drinks.
To maximise the money for the charities Warwick Castle provides the facilities and support and sponsors dig deep to contribute. New sponsors this year include lead sponsor Warwick Independent Schools – Warwick School, Kings High and Warwick Prep, Warwick University and Rybrook BMW. The event also enjoys the longstanding support of Leamington Mazda, Warwick Printing, Warwick Castle and marketing and PR company LMMC.
The money raised goes to support local good causes and is distributed by: Warwick Lions; Merlin’s Magic Wand, Rotary Club of Warwick and the Friends of St Mary’s Choir.
For more media information contact Selwyn Rowley at LMMC on 01926 611700 or email selwyn@lmmc.co.uk
The enduring popularity of this charity Christmas event has once again been outlined by the rapid “sell out” of tickets.
Online tickets sold out early in December and walk up sales at the castle ticket office have accounted for the majority of the last few hundred tickets.
It is now looking highly unlikely that there will be any tickets remaining by the night of the event so to avoid disappointment please don’t arrive on the night expecting to be able to purchase a ticket.
Everyone attending can expect a fabulous evening of music and will of course be singing along to seasonal favourites led by the choirs of St Mary’s and Royal Spa Brass. An additional treat this year will be provided by the Phillips 66 choir who will be performing some seasonal songs while the crowd gathers. Once again the Castle will be lit up in vibrant colours, courtesy of main sponsor Phillips 66 and the Jet petrol stations. There will also be warming food and drink including: mince pies and sausage rolls, mulled wine, beers, alcohol infused hot chocolate and coffee and regular tea and coffee.
The event raises funds which are distributed to local good causes by Rotary Club of Warwick. Warwick Lions, Merlin’s Magic Wand and the Friends of St Mary’s Choirs.
Other contributors to the success of the event this year are Warwick Printing, Leamington Mazda, Warwick Castle, LMMC (Marketing and PR), and the Giggling Squid Restaurant
Early bird discounted tickets are now available for the annual Carols at the Castle charity event to be held at Warwick Castle on December 17th.
Tickets can be bought from the Castle booking office or online https://www.warwick-castle.com/events/carols-at-warwick-castle.aspx and are £6 on or before 1st December and £7.50 after 1st December. Children under 12 have a special ticket for £1. All proceeds go to local charities and good causes.
The popular event is organised by volunteers from local charities: The Warwick Lions, Rotary Club and Friends of St Mary’s Choir and Merlin’s Magic Wand, who raise money for many local good causes. The facilities at Warwick Castle are provided free of charge as part of the attraction’s community involvement, maximising the funds raised.
Set against the East Front the Castle grounds make a magical setting and once again, courtesy of sponsors Phillips 66 and Jet, the event will feature colourful projections against the Castle walls enhancing the drama of the event. Other sponsors include Leamington Mazda, Warwick Printing and marketing services company LMMC.
The event will once again be led by popular local presenter Annie Othen and the Choirs of St Mary’s, and accompanied by the Royal Spa Brass Band. With hot food including mince pies and mulled wine and a sing along just part of the offer, it’s an evening not to be missed for families and friends alike.
Selwyn Rowley of the event’s organising committee said: “Carols at the Castle is the start of Christmas festivities for many people and the event is normally a sell out so it is advisable to book tickets early.”
Early bird discounted tickets will be available until the end of November, for the annual Carols at the Castle charity event held at Warwick Castle on December 19th.
Grab some friends and family and sing some of your favourite carols on a merry winter’s night all for the discounted price of just £6. Make sure you, friends and family don’t miss out on one of Warwick’s finest nights of the winter.
With all the revenue going towards local charities – Carols at Warwick Castle is a magical annual event for friends and families alike.
Early bird discounted tickets are now available for the annual Carols at the Castle charity event to be held at Warwick Castle on December 19th.
The popular event is organised by volunteers from three local charities: The Warwick Lions, Rotary Club and Friends of St Mary’s Choir who raise money for many local good causes. The facilities at Warwick Castle are provided free of charge as part of the attraction’s community involvement, maximising the funds raised.
Lead by the Choirs of St Mary’s, and accompanied by the Royal Spa Brass Band, the evening is set against the magical backdrop of the Castle’s East Gate. With hot food including mince pies and mulled wine and a sing along just part of the offer, it’s an evening not to be missed for families and friends alike.
Selwyn Rowley of the event’s organising committee said: “Carols at the Castle is the start of Christmas festivities for many people and the event is normally a sell out so it is advisable to book tickets early.”
The Christmas spirit was alive in Warwick on Saturday evening for the annual Carols celebration. With over 2000 tickets sold and the pleasant winter weather drawing a large walk-up crowd, ticket sales once again raised funds for local charitable and community causes.
The spectacular annual event held every December in the dramatic surroundings of Warwick Castle was again a highlight of the festive calendar. The evening was enjoyed by around 2,500 people who were entertained by the outstanding Choirs of St Mary’s Church and the Royal Spa Brass Band. The event was compered by local celebrity and radio presenter Annie Othen and comprised of eighteen favourite carols, including ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’, selected by competition winner Zoe Allen to close the event on the Carols at Warwick Castle Facebook page, and a rendition of ‘Let It Go’ from Disney’s hit movie, Frozen.
Light projections against the East Gate
Event compere and local celebrity Annie Othen
The event is organised in part by Warwick Lions and Rotary Club
The pipers leading the procession to the stage
A member of St Mary’s Choir
Event is a spectacle for younger members of the audience
Thomas Corns leading the choirs
The young choristers of St Mary’s
Students from Warwickshire College were invited to photograph the event as part of a social media initiative to engage young talent, organised by Jane Murray, the Lead for Photography at the institution. Photography from the event can also be viewed on the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/carolswarwick, alongside images from local photographer, Rachel Spivey.
This year’s main sponsors saw their logos projected on to the side of Warwick Castle in a fantastic light display. Several Midlands based businesses support the Carols event to make it a spectacular and memorable event for all – these include Philips 66, marketing agency LMMC, JET, Warwick Printing, Leamington Mazda and the venue Warwick Castle.
Selwyn Rowley, member of the organising Committee, commented: ‘This was a fantastic evening and a memorable start to Christmas. Everyone seemed to have a really good time. We are indebted to the many volunteers for their help, and to Warwick Castle and the other sponsors for their considerable support. The evening raised funds that will go to worthy local causes, which is marvellous.’
