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On 28th February, the Kingsmen competed in the Torbay Music Festival singing two songs -  a Gospel Medley followed by The Mamas and the Papas classic California Dreamin'.

Musical Director Gary Rowe introduced the second song by commenting on the long rainy and dreary winter we'd had and how much we all desperately needed some sunshine in our lives. Right on cue the Kingsmen delighted the audience by pulling out garlands and cool sun shades that had been concealed upon their person and proceeded to deliver an excellent performance to rapturous applause from the audience.

Adjudicator Stephen Roberts awarded the Kingsmen a score of 86 categorised as with "honours". He commented on the Kingsmen's controlled tone, engaged and expressive singing and lovely harmony between the chorus sections.  A great night!

On this occasion the Kingsmen were pipped by the magnificent ladies chorus "Yours in Harmony" from Torquay but rest assured we will be back next year!