Northern Spirit Singers was founded in 2000 and rapidly secured its reputation as one of the country’s leading chamber choirs. After the first fifteen years of touring and competition success — in 2014, we were named UK Adult Choir of the Year — we have focused our activities in the North East of England.
We perform several a cappella concerts a year in Durham or the surrounding area, as well as collaborations with local and touring artists and institutions, including Durham-born composer Will Todd, the Glasshouse Centre for Music, Gateshead and Radio 3’s Freethinking Festival.
Listen to some of our recordings
Upcoming events
Christmas Concert 2026
Our Christmas concert will take place on Friday 4 December. We’ll be announcing details shortly. Watch this space!
Songs of Praise Christmas special
BBC1, 20 December 2026, 1.15pm
We were recently privileged to join forces with Durham Choral Society to form the onstage choir for the BBC’s Songs of Praise Christmas special, recorded at the Glasshouse. Save the date in your diary to watch the show, with host Aled Jones and featured artists rising soul star James Emmanuel and soul legend Mica Paris.
More Events
See the Upcoming Events page for future concerts.
