Sunday 9 April 2017

And that was that.

The end of the road.

The end of the tour.

A big thank you to Andrea and the tour team, awesome job.

Also a big thank you to Chris and Nic, for thinking a choir might be a good idea, and for 6+ years of an amazing community.

And also a big thank you to anyone who has helped lug gear, run cables, and in any way helped me with sound this weekend, you are legends.

And to Ashford Sings! The biggest stars on the Disney stage this weekend.

We've nearly reached the end.

It's been fun, talk has already begun on the next one, let's see where we end up.

We're back!!!!!

Hello Folkestone.

Good to see you again.

Well, we're on the train.

But by the time you see this we will be back in Folkestone....

See you soon.

This looks like Calais....

We're almost home, have you missed us Blighty?

Rest stop

More services, ice cream time.

It's been amazingly hot, a far cry from rainy Haarlem :-)

So sad it ends...

We are leaving Paris. Beginning the long journey home.

Much has been said, and much more will be said, about our adventures.

Ashford Sings! is a choir with many achievements, but singing on the stage at Disneyland Paris will take some beating.

Bring on the next one...

A pleasant boat trip.

Saw a lot of landmarks, took a ton of photos, very enjoyable.

I will be creating a full album of photos once i get on a computer. The blogger app crashes every time i try to add pictures....

Bateau Mouche

A flashmob of "Dance with me tonight" before we boarded the boat.

Now waiting to depart for a cruise up the Seine.

On our way to the centre of Paris.

A much more tired bunch than we were yesterday...

The final few hours

A boat trip and some sightseeing in Paris today.

Oh, and maybe a flashmob.....

And then home.

Saturday 8 April 2017

K.n.ackered

Post gig shenanigans at Disneyland Paris, fun rides, good food, an amazing day.

We did it.

Main stage, Disneyland Paris.

There were some monitor issues to start with that threw us off a bit, but we recovered well and nailed the finale.

We did it.

Main stage, Disneyland Paris.

There were some monitor issues to start with that threw us off a bit, but we recovered well and nailed the finale.

It's nearly showtime

We're waiting in the wings preparing to hit the stage....

We're soundchecked

Nervous excitement is building...

We're in!!!!

After a stroll through the park, and a meander through the auditorium, we are now backstage, waiting to be called for soundcheck....

A brief pause

Before the excitement of the day.

4 years ago today, Ashford Sings! performed on the steps of the D Day museum at Arromanche.

Disney here we come!!!!

There's a lot of excitement on the coaches....

Oh wow.

Disneyland Paris.
DISNEYLAND PARIS.
DISNEYLAND PARIS.

Today is going to be AWESOME!!!!!!

Friday 7 April 2017

Apologies for the splurge of posts.

WiFi has been pretty much non existent all day.

Hotel WiFi is awesome though :-)

There will be photos later, and maybe a video.

We have arrived.

The hotel looks awesome.

Something tells me we're in Paris....

The only place with traffic worse than London....

And the committee edition of "who wants to be a millionaire" is currently ongoing....

So long Amiens

Next stop. Paris...

And now...

A well earned ice cream :-)

Cracking gig

Absolutely nailed it, drew a large crowd, and entertained.



The choir are here.

And we have an audience, they look a little perplexed at the moment....


The stage is set

We just await the choir....




We have arrived in Amiens

Awesome work on some dodgy roads by the drivers.





Breakfast stop

On the road to Amiens.



Hello Calais.

Ashford Sings! are back in France.

And we're on the train.

Soon to depart for foreign soil :-)

Watch out Calais, Ashford Sings! are coming.

A short pit stop in the terminal

Everywhere you look, Ashford Sings! logo's.....

Everyone is in good spirits.

Memories of school trips....

And we're at the tunnel....

The coaches are loading fast!!!!

Almost like we are eager for the off....



And.. WE'RE OFF!!!!!

Bye bye Ashford, we'll do you proud....

Wow, this is early...

It will soon be time to depart.

I hope no-one forgets their toothbrush.

"My bags are packed, I'm on my way"....

Thursday 6 April 2017

Less than 24 hours to go....

I get the impression that there are a few excited people out there, if the interwebs are anything to go by.

Not that I'm surprised, this is going to be an epic tour.

Did I mention....

DISNEYLAND PARIS!!!!!

OK, I'm excited too :-)

Wednesday 5 April 2017

So, 2017 tour...

It's back!!! 


The tour blog is back!!!



You may notice a gap where 2016 should be, unfortunately I missed the bus for the tour to Belgium.

Anyway, I'm definitely not missing the bus this time.



Ashford Sings! is off to Paris!!!!


And not just Paris, but singing on the big stage at...


Disneyland Paris!!!!



We're in the big leagues now....