Farnham Youth Choir Named Highest Ranked UK Choir with Interkultur
Farnham, 2nd August 2025 — It’s official! Farnham Youth Choir, has been recognised as the highest ranked UK choir with Interkultur (interkultur.com). This incredible achievement places the choir among the best in the world, according to Interkultur’s official World Rankings, which can be viewed here.
This milestone is a huge accomplishment for our tiny charity and a testament to the dedication, talent, and hard work of our singers, both past and present. Their commitment has helped us earn medals at numerous international competitions including two golds at the World Choir Games in 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand, double golds at the European Choir Games in Gothenburg in 2019, and twice winning First Prize in the Sainsbury Youth Choir of the Year competition.
Quotes from the Leadership: “Achieving the highest UK ranking with Interkultur is a momentous milestone for Farnham Youth Choir,” said Patrick Barrett, Artistic Director. “It reflects the extraordinary talent and commitment of our singers and our team’s passion for excellence in choral music.”
Melanie Hancox, Chair of Trustees, added, “We are incredibly proud of our choir’s achievement. This recognition inspires us to continue fostering a love of singing and developing young talent.”
Quotes from Singers: 14-year-old Sakura said, “Being part of Farnham Youth Choir and achieving this ranking makes me so proud. It’s amazing to see our hard work pay off!”
15-year-old Ruby shared, “This achievement motivates me to keep improving and inspires me to pursue my passion for music even further.”
Another singer, 15-year-old Dandan, remarked, “I love singing with the choir, and it's fantastic to see us recognized on such a big stage. It’s a real team effort!”
We are immensely proud of this achievement and grateful for the support of our community and supporters. It is a proud moment for Farnham Youth Choir and reflects our ongoing passion for excellence in choral music.
Farnham Youth Choir are on tour with the National Youth Orchestra, performing at Birmingham Symphony Hall on 6th August, Snape Maltings on 8th August and will appear in the BBC Proms on Saturday 9th August.