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Hamilton Rock Choir hit high notes at Edinburgh festival
Members took to the stage for three performances at the busy arts festival
Songbirds from Hamilton Rock Choir joined the throng of performers taking part in this year's Edinburgh fesrival fringe – and even enjoyed an unexpected encore as they took to the stage on the same night as Oasis rocked nearby Murrayfield.
More than 70 members of the busy Hamilton group took to the stage at three different shows in the capital, including a sold-out performance at the Space Triplex venue, where they showcased their vocal talents by sharing a wide selection of their repertoire with appreciative audiences.
They also had the perfect song to serenade their bus driver en route home after a standout show, becoming rock 'n' roll stars as they celebrated their successful appearances with a rendition of Roll With It.
Members of the Hamilton group featured in popular performances entertaining crowds outside landmark Edinburgh restaurant The Dome, at the busy Brewhemia venue and on stage at Space Triplex, which is Rock Choir's main concert venue throughout the festival.
Led by choir conductor Jen Bonnar, they joined forces with members of her other groups based in Greenock, Helensburgh, Houston and Paisley to delight listeners with a 45-minute set featuring 10 of their favourite songs – Sweet Child of Mine, Unwritten, Learn to Fly, Two Hearts, Flashdance, I Don't Want to Miss a Thing, Haven't Met You Yet, Don't Stop Me Now, Roll With it and Call Me.
The local singers were among 40 Rock Choirs from across the UK who performed in turn across 23 nights at the festival, receiving an 'overwhelming reaction' from audiences.
Choir leader Jen praised her singers and told how they enjoyed their 'own little rock 'n' roll moment', saying: 'I couldn't be prouder of my choirs performing at three different venues at the Edinburgh fringe including a sold-out show, drawing huge crowds and soaking up the city's electric atmosphere.
'Our Fringe adventure ended with an unexpected encore! On the coach home, our driver casually mentioned he was a huge Oasis fan – so the whole choir burst into Roll With It just for him.
'He was grinning from ear to ear, filming the moment on his phone like it was his own private gig; it was the perfect end to an incredible day.'
Members 'returned home on a high' from their Edinburgh shows, with many taking part in their first major event and delivering 'confident, uplifting' performances of the Rock Choir repertoire of pop, rock and contemporary songs.
Free taster sessions are available for those interested in joining the choir, which is open to all with no audition or need to read music; see for more details.
