300 singers from Big Sing Choir took over three iconic Windsor locations, filling the air with heart-warming and emotional songs.

Organiser of the event and co-founder of the choir, Gemma Francis reflected on the choir's performances at the Long Walk, the Bandstand, and finally in front of the renowned Windsor Castle on Saturday, August 10.

The choir comprised of individuals from across the UK, including choirs in the Midlands, Kent, Essex, and London.

After receiving a standing ovation on Britain’s Got Talent in 2023, they have gone from strength to strength, touring with performers including Leona Lewis and Ellie Boulding.

While people knew about the performance and came to watch, many spectators discovered the choir by chance.

Big Sing Choir’s organiser said: "It was absolutely fantastic. We had a massive choir and we went to three locations.

“It was just great to be able to sing there and have the Windsor Castle in the background."

She added that each performance saw between 70 to 150 audience members, despite people merely walking past and stopping to listen.

The organiser commented: "People spoke to us afterwards [..] they just felt really emotional and overwhelmed by hearing the songs because the songs that we sing are really uplifting."

The singers regaled their audiences with a medley of Stevie Wonder's songs, a rendition of 'Higher Love,' a couple of original songs, and a few other classics, such as 'Bridge Over Troubled Water.'

The organiser shared: "We've got like a medley of old Stevie Wonder songs [...]people were singing and dancing to that one."

The choir members came to Windsor from across the country via five coaches, travelling hundreds of miles to reach the historic Berkshire town.

Despite the logistical challenges, the members managed to synchronise without a single collective rehearsal.

The singers learn their songs in weekly rehearsals led by local tutors.

These are ordinary people who love to sing, and when they come together, the result is extraordinary.

The organiser shared, "I am from a gospel music background so we've all got a gospel style of teaching, which is fantastic."

Big Sing Choir started as a small community project meant to last six weeks 13 years ago.

Today, it boasts over 600 members in 26 choirs and has a branch dedicated to community outreach, taking music to schools, hospitals, and care homes.

With a mission to spread joy through music, the choir members feel a sense of connection and joy as they perform.

As one of the organisers said, "We were benefiting from it so much so we decided to start a charity and get into schools, hospitals, care homes, work with the disabled and the vulnerable.

"Work with the little tiny babies in nurseries and just get everybody of all ages singing.