Double-dates for York Minster Carol Concert

7 & 14 December 2012

Twice as many people will be able to start their Festive season off in musical style this year, as it was announced today that two York Minster Christmas Carol Concerts will take place in 2012, to meet the exceptionally high demand for tickets to this annual event.

Tickets go on sale at 9.30am on 12 September for the two concerts, which will take place on the evenings of 7 and 14 December. Both concerts feature the world-renowned York Minster Choir, accompanied by the Yorkshire Volunteers Band. Concert goers are invited to join in some of the carols, and to sit back and enjoy others performed by the professional musicians. Each concert will have guest readers, which this year will include TV presenter John Craven, novelist Kate Fenton and actress, Cherie Lunghi.

“Our Christmas Carol Concert has been a sell-out event for many years, with tickets often selling out before the end of October – meaning that anyone who does not really want to start thinking about Christmas until November at the earliest misses out. This year, we are hoping that by staging the concert twice, no-one will be disappointed – although we are still expecting a large queue at the box office and with on-line purchasers when the tickets are released on Wednesday,” comments the Reverend Canon Peter Moger, Precentor at York Minster.

Tickets range in price from £12 to £25, with tickets towards the front of the Nave usually selling out within the first couple of hours of their being released. Proceeds from the concert go towards the restoration and conservation of York Minster.

Each concert begins at 7.00pm and lasts approximately an hour and a quarter.

For more information, or to book tickets online, please visit www.yorkminster.org/whats-on.html. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased from the Box Office in the Minster (Monday – Saturday, 9.30am – 4.30pm) or by telephone 0844 939 0015 (Monday - Friday, 9am-4.30pm).

The Christmas Carol Concert is one of many in a packed daily programme of services, carol concerts and events. Additionally over the Advent and Christmas seasons, you can explore the changing traditions of York Minster, including the Giant Advent Wreath, adult education classes, family activities, free guided tours and trails. Visitors can also to climb the Central Tower steps to view the wintery views across Yorkshire and wander through the Minster’s three shops to discover that perfect gift. Plus children under the age of 16 travelling with an adult are always free. Details on all Christmas events at York Minster can be found at www.yorkminster.org/whats-on.html.

 All Christmas Services taking place in York Minster are listed online at www.yorkminster.org/worship-and-choir.html. There is no charge to attend services that take place in York Minster.

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Notes to editors: 

For further information, contact Lisa Sinclair: 0844 939 0014 ext. 2480, 07843 339979. A dedicated microsite on York Minster’s Christmas season is available at www.yorkminster.org/christmas.