Barnsley Youth Choir
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CIO Charity 650+members 0-24 yrs | European & Grand Prix Champions @INTERKULTUR Euro Games 2017 | World Ranked 5th | Queens Award | Director @matwrightMBE
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Joined December 2012
Join BYC in 2024-25. An extraordinary opportunity for children and young people aged 0-24 years old. 10 choirs to choose from, including choirs in Penistone, Dearne and Hoyland. Apply here
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Incredibly proud to announce that founder and Artistic Director @MatWright5 has been awarded an MBE for his services to young people and music.
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Thank you for watching and for all of your kind comments. We had a great time. We’re so proud of all 500 of our young people, and we’re just grateful for the opportunity to take part. Thank you @BGT
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Guitar signed by @edsheeran goes on sale on @eBay_UK r10.30pm Tues 9th. 99p with no reserve- wow!!! @DearneFM @wearebarnsley #barnsleyhour
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A short clip of Barnsley’s own Arthur Godfrey’s ‘Christmas Eve’ - a carol unearthed by @BarnsleyMuseums Rehearsal footage from this morning - the first time the group had ever sung the piece. Looking forward to @BBCRadio4 broadcast at 9am tomorrow (Xmas Eve)
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Half of the @bycsenior (the ones allowed who were under 18) sing together for the first time in 14 months. A huge organisational task but worth every second of preparation. We’re so proud of their resilience, positivity and character.
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We've won! BYC, winners Category C7 Gospel, Spiritual, Music of Spirit & Faith Champions Category European Choir Games 2017. #bycriga17
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We've done it again! Grand Prix Champions Category GP7 Gospel, Spiritual, Music of Spirit & Faith European Choir Games 2017. #bycriga17
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Here’s a clip from the final soundcheck for the @BBCRadio4 broadcast this morning. A 7.15am meet on Christmas Eve and only 1 day to learn the Carol. We’re really proud of these 30 members from the 130 strong @bycsenior Happy Christmas everyone!
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For those that missed it, here’s the clip where BYC featured on @BGT last night. We’re so grateful to have had this opportunity and also grateful for the kindness and support people have shown our young people. Thank you!
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Welcome! @TuksCamerata sing to us as we arrive. This choir is simply breathtaking. It’s such an honour to work with them and their incredible conductor Dr. Michael Barrett. A fantastic rehearsal together tonight. #bestfriends #reunited
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Amazing results! 4 Gold Medals | 4 Category Winners | Double Euro Champs | Double Grand Prix champs @DanJarvisMP
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Last night over 200 young people took part in our annual Singathon! 13 hours of singing non-stop through the night. A HUGE challenge and they worked so hard. Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers and those that kindly sponsored. £17,000 raised which was incredible!!
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A letter from a parent that was so moving to read. We wouldn’t usually share a letter of thanks, but this captures the essence of our mission and our work. Thank you so much. @TheSixteen @INTERKULTUR @UK_Music @MatWright5 @lukemather1993 @EleanorWright2 @KarenDavis107
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Fantastic to perform to 2000 people in ten main tent at @festunderstars with @katerusby 300 young people singing their hearts out. We had every audience member on their feet singing with us too. An electric atmosphere. The best festival ever!
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We’re thrilled to have been successful in securing finance for the NAVE through an application by @BarnsleyCouncil via the Levelling Up Fund. We’re so grateful to colleagues that have supported us, and had faith in this exciting project.
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The team that received the special @Mayor_Barnsley award tonight at the #ProudOfBarnsley2022 awards on behalf of all 500+ members, 60 volunteers, trustees, patrons and the music team. We are so honoured and grateful to everyone that supports BYC.
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BYC move up to 4th in the World Rankings- a community choir of children run by volunteers- wow! @DanJarvisMP
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And we're now the highest ranked choir in the world from GB in the @INTERKULTUR World Rankings in all categories
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Barnsley Youth Choir to receive £56,000 from 2nd Round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund: . @ace_thenorth @DCMS #HereForCulture .@BarnsleyCouncil @Barnsleymushub @DanJarvisMP
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We are thrilled to share with you plans for a new Northern Academy of Vocal Excellence. This is a hugely exciting project and we hope that you will support us by completing a simple survey.
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The Childrens Choir hit the @edfringe and they were superb in their first concert yesterday. A huge international audience watched (our biggest ever in the Fringe), including Leader of @BarnsleyCouncil Sir Stephen Houghton. Shows at 2pm and 5pm today at @greyfriars_kirk
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Wish our amazing young people luck for tomorrow. Qualified to compete at Grand Prix level - Gospel category #grandprixofnations @singinriga
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BYC receives the MBE Queens Award awarded by the Lord Lieutenant at @horizon_cc Thank you to our fantastic volunteers, parents, 400 members and fabulous supporters. #Barnsleyisbrill #barnsleyhour @DanJarvisMP @Steph_Peacock @RachelDicknson1 @abcdtweets
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We are SO excited to launch a special collaboration project with our close friends Tuks Camerata from South Africa. It’s live NOW! . Pls RT! . @ace_national @ace_thenorth @abcdtweets @MakingMusic_UK @choralhour @DanJarvisMP @barnsleycollege.
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The @bycjuniorchoir singing their ‘Goodbye Song’ at the end of their rehearsal tonight. Wonderful to see so many new members, many are only 4 years old.
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The hardest night. 13 hours non-stop singing. They all worked so hard! I’m so proud of all of the singers, volunteers and everyone who has donated. We are incredibly grateful and it will make such a difference.
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We are thrilled that Ann Wroe, BYC President and Trustee, has been selected from over 3000 nominations as a Queen’s Platinum Award winners by the @RoyalVolService She will attend the Queens Jubilee Party today. Congratulations Ann - we’re so proud of you!
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It’s crazy to reflect on the fact that BYC, an inclusive community choir from Barnsley, is ranked 3rd in the world in its category and 13th in the world overall (the highest from GB).
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Our amazing Crowdfunder Project is now LIVE! There are some amazing rewards available and all money raised goes to an amazing cause. Please RT!. CLICK BELOW TO SEE THE PROJECT 👇.
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224 audience members in @greyfriars_kirk yesterday at 5.00pm at the @edfringe Word has really spread! Thank you for your amazing support. Concerts at 2.00pm and 5.00pm today with @bycintermediate and @bycsenior - 125 singers and a top class band. It’s going to be fantastic!
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The first ever BYC Junior Choir rehearsal was amazing!!! Well done @EleanorWright2 and everyone who made it such a success. @DearneFM @ChronOnline #Barnsleyisbrill #barnsleyhour @NatAssocofChoir @abcdtweets @nycgb @EnRich_Charity @Barnsleymushub
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We’re totally overwhelmed by the response to the short clip we posted - half of the @bycsenior singing the first piece together after 14 months apart (under 18s only). Thank you for your support. Here’s the full length clip that we’ve been asked to post.
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It’s the most magical thing, to watch young people lose themselves in music.
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Wonderful to welcome the @bycsenior for a day of recording today for the @VOCES8 Festival. This is the first time in 2 years that they have worn their concert uniforms. A glorious day!!! #barnsley #barnsleyisbrill #teambyc
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@INTERKULTUR has reassessed the World Rankings to take into account success during the last 5 years. Barnsley Youth Choir has been moved from 5th in its category, to 3rd in the world.
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Such a privilege to perform at the @ChronOnline #ProudOfBarnsley Awards last night, recognising the exceptional achievements of so many in our community. Congratulations to @Andrewharrod and the team that orchestrated this superb event. A humbling and moving experience.
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🏴AND WE’RE OFF!🏴. Team 1 of 3 set off for Edinburgh Festival Fringe this beautiful morning. Edinburgh, here we come!. #edinspirit22 .#edfringe .#edinburghfringe .#edinburghfestivalfringe
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The #byc family has managed to assemble 100 rucksacks filled with essential items (flasks,gloves,food,toiletries,sleeping bags etc.) for the homeless in Barnsley. Also 3 big food hampers and £1500 from our Unplugged Concert to feed the homeless. Thank you! #barnsleyisbrill
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The most fantastic night. We feel so honoured to sing with the extraordinary @TuksCamerata and work with @JakeRunestad and Michael Barrett. 🇿🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧
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An amazing tour to Stockholm. Adolf Fredriks School was amazing! Thank you Tony Margeta! @ChronOnline @DearneFM
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Fantastic to have @katerusby rehearse with our Children's Choir tonight ahead of their debut in the amazing @festunderstars THANK YOU!
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Such a privilege to be involved in such a special evening at the 2023 @ProudofBarnsley . Thank you to members of the @bycsenior and @bycintermediate that took part, the band, technicians and our fabulous volunteers. A really special performance.
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So good to hear children singing again. Together.
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A fantastic weekend rehearsing with the @edfringe team. Lots of @JakeRunestad @PaulMealor , Moses Hogan and pop, gospel and spiritual classics. They sounded great!
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of @SarahLucyP to the role of Assistant Musical Director. As a former member of the @nycgb and @nycgbfellowship she brings outstanding skills to the team and will really inspire our young people. Welcome!
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4 concerts | 450 children | 6 choirs | 1500 audience members | 9 piece professional band | 16 accompanists and MDs | 50 fantastic volunteers | 2 technicians | 100 snowballs! . Christmas Concerts at @EMCBarnsley were simply stunning! 📷 @iwallacephoto of @bycsenior . 1/4
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We’re so proud of @hannahr0we - she was amazing last night!.
Hannah brought her unique vocal range to the blind auditions! Congrats on joining #TeamAnneMarie 💫 We're not going to be forgetting her cover of Mark Ronson's 'Don't Leave Me Lonely' anytime soon #TheVoiceUK @AnneMarie
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Amazing times! Wow! @DearneFM @ChronOnline #barnsleyhour @choralhour @nycgb @benparrymusic @suzidigby @BBCLookNorth @RachelStaunton
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And we're off! @INTERKULTUR #Riga2017 @horizon_cc #barnsleyisbrill #barnsleyhour @ChronOnline @DearneFM @choralhour @NatAssocofChoir
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THANK YOU!!!! Wow!!!! Such hard work- all the children were exhausted. 14 hours non-stop through the night 🙈. There's still time to pledge- please spare a few pounds for these amazing kids. Singathon!
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Whilst the under 18s in the @bycsenior rehearsed indoors, a group of the over 18s started to get to grips with the epic new piece by @PaulMealor - a commission entitled ‘A Curving Flower of Gold’. After 15 months apart it was a great moment! #biycf21
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Our brilliant Musical Director @EleanorWright2 nominated for a #proudofbarnsley award. We’re so grateful for the incredible work she does with our younger choirs - she is an incredible teacher, musician and communicator. @ChronOnline
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Today we started to deliver over 400 packages to BYC members and 180 Patrons packages. all individually packed and delivered to people’s homes. Cards, t-shirts (right colours and sizes!) and other goodies - all free of charge. Lovely to see some smiles- it’s a special family.
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Congratulations to our Musical Director @MatWright5 who has been called up to represent GB on the International Jury again in the @INTERKULTUR @WorldChoirGames 2018 in @CityTshwane South Africa. What an honour!
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5am start. its Grand Prix day!!!! They are sounding incredible in the warm-up! @DearneFM @ChronOnline #barnsleyisbrill #barnsleyhour
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A blessing for #Ukraine written by the superb @PaulMealor , recorded at the end of our special @BritishRedCross appeal fundraiser that raised over £3000. Thank you for the support from @VortexUniform and so many that donated for t-shirts. Thank you.
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Trustees, Louise Korobka and @KarenDavis107 have represented BYC today at Buckingham Palace at a special garden party to celebrate the Kings Coronation. Both work tirelessly to support BYC as volunteers. Thank you for all that you do, and have a great day!
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We’re so grateful to hear that we’ve been successful in an application to the #ArnoldClarkCommunityFund and have been awarded £1000 towards the cost of this years visit to the @edfringe Thank you so much!
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800 Singers | 12 Choirs | Guest International World Famous Choirs | World Famous Conductors & Soloists | 3 Concerts | 1 Party . An amazing weekend in store! Pls RT @HonleyMVC @BarnsleySingers @BBCLookNorth @DearneFM @PenistoneFM @nycgbfellowship @VoicesYorkshire @yorkshirepost
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A new song from scratch. Lots of fun in the first rehearsal back for 14 months! Well done to our Children’s Choirs!!
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A stunning first concert with @bycsenior and @bycintermediate last night! Outstanding quality. Today 3 more concerts- @bycchildrens 1pm, @BarnsleySingers 4.00pm and @bycsenior & @bycintermediate 7pm. Over 500 singers! . Well done BYC team!
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The @INTERKULTUR World Rankings are out and BYC remain the highest ranked choir from Great Britain. We’re really proud of the achievements of our young people.
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A great weekend rehearsing with the 170 selected members who will be performing in the @edfringe in August. Over 40 pieces are nearly ready - it’s a really exciting sound.
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Such an honour to be presented with this award. The @ChronOnline #ProudOfBarnsley2022 has been such a stunning evening, celebrating amazing people who make such a difference. Thank you to all of those that have worked tirelessly to organise this.
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@DanJarvisMP with heartfelt words of encouragement and support for our young people. Thank you for all you do to support Barnsley children.
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Our younger choirs love working with our special guests. Here’s some rehearsal footage of the brilliant Dr. Michael Barrett and the fantastic @TuksCamerata from South Africa singing Shosholoza in July 2022 when they visited. 💙#joinbycin23
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Here is the link to the #BIYCF21 Festival Concert that premieres on Sunday 1st August at 7.00pm BST. It features fantastic performances from some wonderful choirs. and it’s FREE! Please RT! @realpaulphoenix @simonhalsey @ScunthorpeChoir
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Here’s a great resource we’ve made for Primary Schools / Childrens Choirs. It includes a full PDF, guidance notes, warm-ups, rehearsal and backing tracks…perfect for non-specialists too. Send us a DM and we’ll forward on the password
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100 of the finest souls you’d ever wish to meet. Goodbye Barnsley, hello Dublin! . An early start but we can’t wait to get started.
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Auction LIVE for @edsheeran signed guitar raising money for amazing kids. @DearneFM @ChronOnline #barnsleyisbrill
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Congratulations to all of the young people who have been selected for the @edfringe tour this summer following auditions! It’s going to be a fantastic trip!
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A great night with @dycireland All 80 singers having a fantastic evening! (And plenty of the adults too….)
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BYC awarded MBE today. @DanJarvisMP @DearneFM @ChronOnline @choralhour @nycgb @NatAssocofChoir @PenistoneFM @EnRich_Charity @VABarnsley
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We’re so excited that @hannahr0we will be appearing on @thevoiceuk on Saturday night at 8.00pm. Your BYC friends will be cheering you on!!!
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It’s great to see members graduating up our choirs. Emmanuel and Destiny are so talented and have worked their way through our @bycchildrens and @bycintermediate and will now go to the @edfringe with the @bycsenior They work so hard and are just amazing!
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‘Both Sides Now’ by Joni Mitchell . @edfringe 2022 in @greyfriars_kirk .Soloists - @gorgeymusic @hannahr0we and @tommastersmusic .Conducted by @MatWright5 .
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Rehearsals with 180 young people today, preparing for the @edfringe for n August. Excellent teams selected - 3 choirs in total will take part. They all sounded wonderful and worked so hard.
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We’re so grateful to our wonderful auctioneer and honorary patron @DanJarvisMP . He was brilliant last night at our Gala Dinner. Sincere thanks Dan, for everything you do to support children in our town - much of it goes unseen.
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After an amazing evening, the Aurin Choir from the Kodaly School in Hungary sing to us. Such amazing chemistry between the choirs, and a special sound when they sang together. Don’t miss concerts this weekend - they will be extraordinary events.
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After a great concert last night with @bycintermediate and @bycsenior our amazing @bycjuniorchoir @bycchildrens @BYCChildrenWEST @BYCChildrenEAST perform their first ever concert together at @horizon_cc at 2.30pm. It's going to be fantastic! #barnsleyisbrill #barnsleyhour
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Members will wear a special t-shirt in rehearsals and donate to the @BritishRedCross appeal supporting families who, through no fault of their own, face such stark hardship in Ukraine. @VortexUniform have donated all t-shirts so every penny donated will be sent.
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So good to hear children sing together. after 14 months!! A huge team effort to make this happen but it was so worth it. Well done @bycchildrens @BYCChildrenWEST @BYCChildrenEAST - you were fantastic!
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Dinner for 150! Outstanding service from the team at @LorettoHead The food is simply brilliant, and the chef and his team couldn’t be more helpful. Thank you @ChefReidie - all 200 of our group owe you and the school a debt of gratitude.
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Our first concerts at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe yesterday were incredible! .If you don’t believe us, check out a few audience reviews here and on our Facebook. Another exciting day ahead of us with the World Premiere of @PaulMealor’s commission for BYC at 5pm WOW!.#edfringe
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