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Bradford Festival Choral Society
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Friendly, exciting Yorkshire choir, proud of our history. @RoyalPhilSoc award-shortlisted and @MakingMusic_UK award-winning. Sing with us or enjoy our concerts.
Feel the thrill of big‑chorus singing on Sat 28 Feb as we dive into Haydn’s Creation with our wonderful MD @thomasleech.com and Assistant MD @kurisup.bsky.social

Expect a relaxed, welcoming afternoon of vocal exploration, expert guidance and glorious music.

Sing something extraordinary with us.
February 6, 2026 at 9:27 PM
You don’t need to know a note to be swept up in the colour, drama and joy.

Sat 21 Mar, Haydn’s The Creation fills St George’s Hall with blazing choruses, shimmering orchestral colour and moments of real wonder.

🎟️ Secure your seats: www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/yor...
February 4, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Sharing our Q&A with @makingmusicuk.bsky.social, reflecting on our journey following receiving their Diverse Programming Award.
🙏 Huge thanks to our MD @thomasleech.com for his thoughtful insights
🎼 Let’s remain inclusive, curious and connected
📖 Full piece:
🔗 www.makingmusic.org.uk/news/bradfor...
From tradition to inclusion: how Bradford Festival Choral Society is reimagining its repertoire
www.makingmusic.org.uk
February 1, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Sat 28 Feb, 2-7pm
Be part of something truly uplifting — Come & Sing Haydn’s The Creation! 🎶

Expect excellent coaching from our inspirational musical team @thomasleech.com @kurisup.bsky.social and a warm welcome from our friendly members.

🎟️ ticketsource.co.uk/bfcs
📍 Venue: Titus Salt School
January 20, 2026 at 8:51 PM
🎶 Spotlight on our MD @thomasleech.com

🎶Tom’s calm, clear leadership shapes the BFCS sound every week — from first rehearsal to final performance.
🎶Our singers and audiences call him “inspiring”, and praise the “astonishing sound”.

Hear him lead Haydn’s The Creation on 21 Mar at St George’s Hall
January 11, 2026 at 12:42 PM
🎄🎺 2 WEEKS TO GO!
A Yorkshire Christmas is nearly here — and we can’t wait to welcome you for a magical evening of music, sparkle, and seasonal joy!

✨ Great group ticket offers and under 18s go free with accompanying adults
✨ Brilliant brass band + full choir

👉 ticketsource.co.uk/bfcs/t-eaoeqdm
December 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Still glowing from last Saturday’s Messiah at St George’s Hall. Nearly 1,000 joined us, and the Hallelujah chorus was unforgettable. Huge thanks to our singers, soloists, Baroque in the North, @thomasleech.com and everyone who made it so special. 💛🎶 @bradford2025.co.uk @visitbradford.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
✨ Saturday’s Messiah finale — pure joy! ✨
“Worthy is the Lamb – Amen” with Baroque In The North 🎶

📺 Watch, listen and subscribe here: youtu.be/BLUjV98A1cA

Driven by the unstoppable energy of our MD @thomasleech.com 🌟

❤️Handel’s masterpiece back in St George’s Hall during @bradford2025.co.uk
Worthy is the Lamb - Amen (from Messiah) LIVE recording
YouTube video by Bradford Festival Choral Society
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November 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
🎶 It’s concert day! Handel’s Messiah is tonight at
St George’s Hall, Bradford.
Music starts 7pm.
Venue bars open before and you can pre-order your interval drink!

If you’ve been meaning to come… today’s the day.
Tickets from £5–£36: bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/handels-messiah
November 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Concert day tomorrow and our Messiah programmes have arrived!!
🙏We’re so grateful to our programme sponsors — Bradford Grammar School, The Craft House in Bingley, and a supporter of Shipley Glen Tramway.
🎟️ Get your tickets for Sat 15 Nov 7pm from Bradford Theatres website.
We can’t wait 🎶🎵❤️
November 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
1 WEEK TO GO! Don’t miss this spectacular performance of Handel’s Messiah – live at St George’s Hall.
A night of spine-tingling choral power and timeless beauty.
✨ Sat 15 Nov, St George’s Hall, Bradford
🎟️ Tickets from £5–£36 → bradford-theatres.co.uk or call 01274 432000.
@bradford2025.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Handel’s Messiah has filled Bradford's historic hall with unforgettable music since 1856. Join 120+ voices, Baroque in the North and 4 world-class soloists for a night of drama, passion and joy.
Last tickets now booking – don’t miss it. www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/han...
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
What a super Sunday at Ilkley Real Markets! 💙 Tombola, flyers, and real conversations that turned interest into bookings. Proof that community spirit still sings. 🎶 Catch us next at Messiah, 15 Nov @ St George’s Hall!
@bradford2025.co.uk @visitbradford.bsky.social @ilkleychat.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
2 WEEKS TO GO! The countdown continues… join us for Handel’s Messiah – a work of hope, joy and glory.

🎶Choir, orchestra and soloists set to delight in Bradford’s St George’s Hall for the blockbuster before blockbusters!
🎟️ Book now → bradford-theatres.co.uk or call 01274 432000 @bradford2025.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We’re proud to be conducted by @thomasleech.com for Handel’s Messiah at St George’s Hall, Bradford on 15 Nov. Tom’s inspiring leadership has shaped BFCS since 2008 and we’re delighted to be back in our historic home for Handel’s masterpiece. 🎶 Book now via Bradford Theatres! @bradford2025.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Thrilled to welcome baritone Edmund Danon for Messiah at St George’s Hall, Bradford on 15 Nov. Rich tone, dramatic power, unforgettable bass arias. 🎶 Book now via Bradford Theatres or call 01274 432000. @bradford2025.co.uk @bradfordmusicscene.bsky.social @visitbradford.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The competition with @yorkshirepost.co.uk to win tickets for Handel’s Messiah on 15 November ends Thursday 30 October!

Enter for a chance to win 🎵🎶
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sponsored/wi...
Competition: Your chance to win tickets to a fabulous night of music in Yorkshire
Affordable tickets to a classical evening of entertainment, plus your chance to win one of two pairs of tickets, in an exclusive Yorkshire Post competition.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
🎶 Yorkshire tenor James Micklethwaite returns for Handel’s Messiah at St George’s Hall, Bradford, 15 Nov! Last heard with us in St Matthew Passion, expect elegance, clarity & heart. Book via Bradford Theatres or call 01274 432000. @visitbradford.bsky.social @bradfordmusicscene.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Yorkshire-born mezzo Beth Moxon home for Handel’s Messiah at St George’s Hall, Bradford on 15 Nov. Expect soaring arias and emotional power from this world-class artist. 🎶
🎟️ Book via Bradford Theatres or call 01274 432000.
@bethmoxon.bsky.social @bradford2025.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🌟 Thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed soprano Anna Devin to sing with us on 15 Nov for Handel’s Messiah
🎶Praised for her “impeccable Baroque style” and “sumptuous, expressive soprano” (The Times), Anna has appeared with the Royal Opera House, ENO, and La Scala, and performs worldwide.
October 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🎶 Only 3 weeks to go until Handel’s Messiah fills St George’s Hall with glorious sound!
Experience the power of live music – choir, orchestra, and world-class soloists in one unforgettable evening.

📅 15 Nov, 7pm
🎟️ Book now: www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/handels-messiah | 01274 432000
October 25, 2025 at 7:29 AM
✨ Handel’s Messiah — Bradford, 15 Nov ✨Just 3 weeks to go! Join BFCS for a soul-stirring night of drama, beauty & Hallelujahs.
🎟️ £8–£36 — stalls, circle, tier… choose your view!🎶 Seats filling fast: bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/handels-messiah @visitbradford.bsky.social @bradford2025.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Our Making Music UK award arrived just in time for the AGM! 🎉
❤️ We reviewed the accounts, re-elected trustees, welcomed new ones & celebrated 140+ members for our 169th season. Thanks to @thomasleech.com @kurisup.bsky.social & all who make BFCS sing.
Next up: Messiah, 15 Nov at St George’s Hall 🎶
October 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
✨ What a night! ✨
Still buzzing after performing at the regional premiere of Alan Bennett’s The Choral @picturevillecinema.bsky.social
Celebrating of music, community spirit and Yorkshire! @screenyorkshire.bsky.social

🎶 Next: Messiah, 15 Nov @ St George’s Hall
🎟️ Bradford Theatres, search 'Handel'
October 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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✨ Handel’s Messiah
🗓️ Sat 15 Nov, 7pm
📍 St George’s Hall, Bradford
🎟️ bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/handels-messiah
October 14, 2025 at 6:07 AM