Local Vocals Choir - Preston and Across the North West

Local Vocals Choir - Preston and Across the North West

Feb, 15 2026


Like all good choir groups there is an origin story and for Laura Bennett-Gornall – founder and choir leader of Local Vocals and her story is a personal one.

Right from the word go, Laura’s whole life has centred around music. She studied at the prestigious Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, receiving the Beatles Story Prize from Sir Paul McCartney and has worked with various choirs & singing ensembles for 14 years.

In 2021, she decided to create her own, truly authentic local singing community, with a real emphasis on supporting local charities in need across the North, championing our local communities.

Laura now leads three thriving Local Vocals choirs in Preston, Chorley & Wigan, as well as supporting the rest of the Local Vocals’ teams across the North of the UK.

Local Vocals has grown into a wonderful community of hundreds of local voices, raising tens of thousands of pounds for local causes in need and she truly feels as though she is living the dream.

The Creative Communities Group  was delighted to welcome her local vocals choir (which doesn’t just perform in Preston but across the North West) and incorporate them into performing on the same day as the One Billion Rising event.They performed a medley of classic songs. One of them was the well -chosen James cover – Sit Down – for your delectation ……

They are always delighted to welcome new members -

If you love music and love to sing along to the radio, you will love Local Vocals - one of the biggest singing communities in Lancashire & Greater Manchester! There are no auditions, so their rehearsals are a safe space for you to simply experience the joy of singing together. You will never have to sing alone and you will be surrounded by like-minded people who are there to give you the confidence you need.

At Local Vocals, they believe that everybody can and SHOULD sing. Their choirs are a safe, inclusive space to find your voice and change your life through the joy of singing together!

What makes Local Vocals different to all the rest?

  • Build your confidence
  • Sing bespoke choir arrangements produced by local musicians
  • Support local charities
  • Do something for YOU
  • Access the Local Vocals magic!
  • Community, togetherness & one of a kind experiences
  • Conquer new challenges
  • Download all of your harmony parts and extra resources in our online Members’ Area
  • Take part in unique, life-affirming performance opportunities

The ethos of the choir centres around supporting local communities through the joy of singing! They have already raised tens of thousands of pounds for local charities including Derian House, Lancashire Mind and Rosemere and they regularly perform & collaborate with local charities to fundraise in a fun and unique way.

Here is some positive feedback from one of its members  -

‘Local Vocals is a fantastic community choir. I looked for a long time to find a choir that suited me and tried other choirs that weren't half as fun or enriching as my experience with Local Vocals - I’m so glad I found Local Vocals! Amazing song choices and beautiful harmonies all within a supportive, fun and friendly environment.’

The website is available to view here -

https://www.localvocalschoir.com/

Try something different today.

^Alex Ashworth CCG Content Creator