Tribute to event's founder, Geoff Corkish
The Festival of Choirs returns to the Villa Marina this weekend (10-12 October).
Starting tonight, the annual choral competition sees groups from the Island and further afield take part to try and win the title "Choir of the Festival".
One choir - travel depending - is expected to arrive from Sierra Leone.
The idea for the annual event - which started in 2010 - came from the late Geoff Corkish, a former MHK and director of the festival who died last month.
Organiser Gary Corkhill says Geoff wanted to give the Island's tourism sector a late 'boost' in the season:
You can find out more HERE.
Listen to the full interview with Mr Corkhill via the Spotlight podcast below:
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