Heathrow Surprises Passengers with Live Choir Performances and Multilingual Holiday Greetings
- A live choir surprised passengers in Heathrow Terminal 5 yesterday with festive carols and holiday greetings in the languages of Heathrow’s top travel destinations
- Northants Sings Out choir, finalists on Britain’s Got Talent this year, will be performing at Heathrow throughout December
- Passengers can request personalised songs and greetings to surprise loved ones arriving at Heathrow
- Heathrow is anticipating a record-breaking Christmas, with 7 million passengers expected to pass through its doors
(IN SHORT) This holiday season, Heathrow is spreading festive cheer with surprise live choir performances by Northants Sings Out, offering personalized songs and multilingual holiday greetings for passengers. As part of the airport’s efforts to enhance the travel experience, the choir will perform throughout December as Heathrow anticipates a record number of holiday travelers.
(PRESS RELEASE) London, UK, 2024-Dec-4 — /Travel PR News/ — This holiday season, Heathrow Airport has kicked off the festivities with a special surprise for passengers – a live choir performing festive carols and holiday greetings in various languages. Yesterday, the Northants Sings Out choir, finalists from this year’s Britain’s Got Talent, took to Terminal 5 to deliver a heartwarming musical surprise for travelers, welcoming them home with cheerful renditions of classic carols.
Throughout December, the choir will fill Heathrow’s terminals with the joyous sounds of the season, singing traditional Christmas favorites and multilingual holiday messages in the languages of Heathrow’s top travel destinations, such as Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, French, Turkish, and Gaelic. Passengers will also be able to request personalized performances and custom greetings for their loved ones arriving at the airport, adding a special touch to their holiday reunions.
As Heathrow prepares for its busiest holiday season yet, with over 7 million passengers expected to pass through its doors this December, the choir’s performances are part of the airport’s efforts to elevate the holiday experience for travelers. The airport also plans to utilize the services of its 500-strong “Here to Help” team and 70 volunteers, who will assist passengers throughout the season, ensuring smooth and festive journeys.
With Christmas Day projections showing a 21% increase in passenger numbers over last year, Heathrow expects to see approximately 170,000 passengers on December 25, with many heading to popular holiday destinations like New York, Madrid, Dublin, Dubai, and Delhi. For those seeking winter magic, the airport also offers flights to locations like Tromsø to witness the Northern Lights and Kittilä for a chance to meet Father Christmas.
Lee Boyle, Head of Services at Heathrow, expressed his excitement about the choir’s role in enhancing the holiday spirit, saying, “We’re thrilled to have Northants Sings Out adding a touch of festive magic to the arrivals experience, spreading joy and making the holiday season unforgettable for travelers.”
Gareth Fuller, Co-founder of Northants Sings Out, also shared his enthusiasm, saying, “Music brings people together, and performing at Heathrow allows us to connect with travelers from all over the world during such a special time of year. We’re excited to spread warmth and joy through our songs and greetings.”
The choir will continue performing throughout December, with upcoming dates including December 9th and 18th. Performances can also be enjoyed via Heathrow’s social media channels.
About Heathrow
Heathrow is the UK’s international gateway and the largest airport in Europe – connecting to 234 destinations in over 85 nations and regions. The airport welcomes over 200,000 passengers on roughly 1,300 flights each day, and serves as Britain’s hub for trade, tourism and investment. Approximately 90,000 colleagues work at Heathrow – the airport directly employs about 10% of them, with the rest working for Team Heathrow partners including airlines, ground handlers and retailers.
About Northants Sings Out choir
Northants Sings Out (NSO) is a vibrant and inclusive cross-genre community choir hailing from Northamptonshire, uniting voices aged 25 to 65 from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the transformative power of music. Founded and led by the accomplished Gareth Fuller—renowned for his work with Liam Gallagher at Knebworth and as a Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) finalist choir director—NSO has carved a unique space in the UK’s choral landscape. The choir’s repertoire spans from classic hymns to modern dance anthems, delivered with authenticity and heart.
Under Gareth’s visionary leadership, NSO has achieved milestones including a captivating BGT performance that earned them standing ovations and national acclaim, amassing over five million viewers live on ITV and hundreds of thousands more on digital platforms. Their innovative approach to choir music has been endorsed by global stars such as Chaka Khan plus Madonna, who spotlighted their rendition of her hit Music, as well as by broadcasters like Chris Evans and Zoe Ball.
Celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2024, NSO continues to embody community spirit through electrifying live performances at prominent UK venues, including a sell-out homecoming show at Northampton’s the Royal & Derngate Theatre and national stages such as British Grand Prix F1. The choir’s dedication to inclusivity, coupled with their ability to transform everyday voices into a harmonious powerhouse, has made them a beacon of inspiration across the UK and beyond.
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Source: Heathrow Airport
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