The BBC has halted plans to axe its choir after a backlash from music fans. The 20-strong BBC Singers are at risk from budget cuts. But yesterday the Beeb said it had agreed with the Musicians Unio…
Singers are at risk from budget cuts.But yesterday the Beeb said it had agreed with the Musicians Union to pause the decision after several groups offered funding.
It also confirmed the Singers will appear at this year’sUp to 140,000 people had signed a petition, and amateur singers worldwide made a video calling for the Singers to be saved.
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