19 groups to compete in the 'friendly festival'
A record number of groups have signed up to perform at this year's Isle of Man Festival of Choirs.
Nineteen choral groups will compete in the 'friendly festival' - 14 from across and five from the Island.
The event is being held at the Villa Marina between the 13-15 October with performers competing in various classes.
Festival co-ordinator Gary Corkill and Director Geoff Corkish told Howard Caine more:
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