BRAXTED PARK ESTATE OPEN DAY IN OCTOBER Braxted Park Estate offers a unique blend of serenity and sophistication that come together in one magnificent venue. Set amongst the picturesque Essex countryside, Braxted Park Estate is a carefully curated space that offers the perfect setting where forever memories are created and everything you could wish for is here in this one breathtaking location. And on 20th October, 2024 you’ll be able to experience this exquisite location for yourselves. Between 11am and 3pm, the team will be opening the gates of the 500acre estate and inviting you to experience the magic of Braxted Park Estate. Braxted Park Estate’s friendly and knowledgeable team will be on hand to guide you around the Estate and will be serving delicious refreshments throughout the day. They have also invited some of their most trusted suppliers to join the event, so you’ll have the opportunity to meet them and discuss your ideas and questions with them, too. Spaces are limited, so get in touch with the Braxted Park Estate team today on +44 (0)1621 770 855 to book your place. NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from the region SOUTHEND’S BEATBOXING CHOIR! Southend Vox Chamber Choir is well-known for its ability to perform a wide range of music including pop, choral and swing; and recently the choir’s members flexed their vocal talents even further to learn beatboxing! The award-winning Chamber Choir, set up in 2014, usually focuses on performing intricate pieces well suited to special events such as weddings, naming ceremonies and memorials. Always looking to bring a different element to their choral singing, they decided to expand their repertoire to include some beatboxing in some of their more contemporary pieces. Beatboxer Lee Gibling joined the all-female group at one of their regular rehearsals in Westcliff to share his skills and find out if anyone had been harbouring a secret talent! Musical Director of Southend Vox Chamber Choir, Jo Human, says: “We love performing at weddings because it’s always a privilege to be part of such a special moment in a couple’s life. We always hope to bring something magical to their day and now we have this extra skill in our box of tricks!” It was a sunny, hot day outside and inside the workshop as the group built up steam learning how to mimic drum machines and create vocal percussion with their mouths to hits such as Lady Marmalade by La Belle, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy by the Andrews Sisters and My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It) by En Vogue. Jo hopes this will help to create even more special moments for couples, “Some of my favourite memories of performing are when we’ve been a surprise to the guests and started singing from the back of a beautiful church for the bride’s processional, and everyone turns round.” Could a beatboxing choir be a new wedding trend for this season? If you’re interested in hiring Southend Vox Chamber Choir for your special event, prices start from £400 for a wedding or civil ceremony reception performance. To find out more or to request the Event Information Pack please contact: info@southendvox.com or visit www.southendvox.com Scan to view video 9 NEWS
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