South Manchester choir, The Didsbury Singers, are set to perform at the Buxton International Festival to celebrate 75 years of the Peak District National Park.

The UK’s first ever national park – which paved the way for 14 others across the country – the area now attracts 13 million visitors a year, with many of them being walkers.

As part of the park’s birthday celebrations, a special morning choral concert will be performed at St John’s Church in Buxton on July 11th, which will feature members of The Didsbury Singers. Called Voices of the Peaks, the event will see the debut performance of a new choral suite – written by award-winning composers Hannah Brine and Jenni Watson – which has been inspired by the landscape, history, and communities, of the Peak District.

Commenting on the piece, co-composer Hannah Brine, said: “The project is about more than just music; it’s about the connection between people and the land, nature, and the world around us.

“Rooted in the geography and heritage of the Peaks, the work draws on local folklore, environmental themes, and historical narratives. It will invite both singers and audiences into a shared experience of awe, connection, and belonging.”

To help bring this ambitious project to life, and to raise awareness for both the project and the national park’s 75^th anniversary, Hannah has also committed to climbing all 95 of the Peak District’s hill summits (known locally as the “Ethells”) in the months leading up to the Buxton concert.

You can out more about the Voices of the Peaks concert, and book tickets, here.

For more information about The Didsbury Singers, go here.

And to find out more about the Peak District National Park’s 75th birthday celebrations, go here.