FOR the first time ever two renowned and award winning male choirs will share the same stage at Swindon’s MECA, Regent Circus on March 25 where Swindon Male Voice Choir and The Wessex Male Choir will host an evening of music and entertainment.

The two choirs will be joined by The Cirencester Kingshill Advanced Singers led by Jon Driver, the Head of Music at Kingshill school and principal accompanist for the Wessex.

The concert promises a programme of classic male choir pieces along with popular songs from the world of musical theatre and opera.

Wessex Male Choir’s chairman Guy Edwards said: "We are thrilled to share the stage with one of Swindon’s longest established and much respected choirs.

"This will be an exciting evening of music with a few surprises and we look forward to singing some rousing joint numbers with over 100 voices – it will a sound to stir the soul.’

  • Doors open at 7pm. Tickets £12.50 and from Swindon Central Library, Regent circus. From the Wessex on 01285 869955 and Swindon MVC on 01793 822495 or tickets@wessexmalechoir.co.uk or Swindonmalevoicechoir@msn.com.