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James Morrison to 'return favour' to BGT choir

Alex PopeNorthamptonshire
James Morrison James Morrison, standing, wearing a black jacket, white shirt, with green and black on it, he is looking off to the right, he has a beard and short hair. James Morrison
James Morrison has just finished his latest tour

James Morrison has said he will "return the favour" to Britain's Got Talent finalists Northants Sings Out and perform with them for a second time at a special hometown show.

Morrison will join the choir at their annual Christmas Party at the Royal & Derngate in the town on 29 November.

They last sang with the You Give Me Something star at his London Palladium gig in September.

The Brit Award winner said he was looking forward to "jumping up" for a few songs at the special gig.

Jake Haseldine James Morrison, playing a gig, holding a guitar and singing, with a crowd in front of him and a choir around him, all dressed in black. Other musicians are on the stage. The stage is mostly black. Jake Haseldine
Northants Sings Out joined James Morrison at the last night of his tour in London in September

This year's show will be the 200-strong community choir's 11th end-of-year get together.

The group is made up of non-professional singers, aged between 25 and 75.

They set off on their first national headline tour, titled Club Classics, in September, and are due to end in Manchester on 19 December.

Gareth Fuller, choir leader, said: "Working with James Morrison was an unforgettable experience for our singers.

"His warmth, musicianship, and generosity made it a truly special collaboration.

"To reunite with him on our home stage at Royal & Derngate is not only exciting for the choir, but a real celebration of how far this community group has come.

"It's coming home."

Northants Sings Out Gareth Fuller, in the middle, with his right arm help up, mid song, he is wearing a white T-shirt and pink jacket. He has a bald Northants Sings Out
Gareth Fuller (centre) said "choir-a-ising" club classics had been "amazing"

Morrison said having them join him onstage at the London Palladium was a "very special moment".

"I am now returning the favour and jumping up for a few songs with them at their own headline show.

"I'm really looking forward to it, it's gonna be a great night."

Northants Sings Out A large choir, made up of mostly women, all wearing white, smiling and laughing and looking at the camera. Some are sitting on the floor, some kneeling, and the rest standing up. The floor is white and the back drop is white. Northants Sings Out
The Club Classics tour includes songs by artists including Fatboy Slim, Black Box, Chic and Queen

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