Developed specifically for this year’s festivities, Sing-Sational is a new initiative that will see four choirs from the Hunter Region combine in a day of joyful singing.

The concert will feature up to 60 singers on stage with a program that will boast 24 all-time favourite songs that have been specially chosen to delight all – especially seniors.

The choristers are being drawn from four well-established choirs from around the Hunter region, namely the Cessnock Seniors Choir, the Maitland City Choir, Sing Australia - Maitland and the Walka Grange Choir.

The opening and closing brackets of the program will be presented with all participants on stage at one which is certainly a feat in itself.

The individual choirs will also present their own selections during the show.

With a choir performance of this scale never before attempted at the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre, organisers are confident of a full house.

Coordinator Michael Griggs said a great deal of effort had gone into staging the show, including programming the songs, organising practice sessions and figuring out just how to fit 60 choristers on a stage.

The Cessnock Seniors Chior will be looking to back up with another fine show after their well-received Christmas concert in December.

Best of all, it’s free and, following the performance, there will be light refreshments provided in the foyer.

Sing-Sational will be on at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday 19 February from 10.30am-11.30am.

For more information contact project co-ordinator Michael Griggs on 0415 890 784.

While ‘Sing-Sational’ is a free event, entry tickets will be issued. Phone CPAC Booking Office at 02 4993 4266 to book your preferred seats.

‘The Cessnock City Seniors Festival is on from Wednesday 13 February to Tuesday 26 February. For more information on the Seniors Festival, and for a full program, visit www.cesnock.nsw.gov.au/seniorsfestival.

Programs can also be picked up at Council’s administration building and at Cessnock and Kurri Libraries.