NORTH-EAST amateurs will sing alongside one of the country’s best known gospel choirs later this week (Friday, February 1).

Durham Scratch Choir has been chosen to support the London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC) as it brings its 30th Anniversary Tour to Durham City’s Gala Theatre on Friday night.

The Scratch Choir will perform some of its own numbers and join its more famed partner for the concert finale.

The group was formed in the 1990s and welcomes people of all backgrounds and levels of experience.

Rehearsals are held in North Road Methodist Church, North Road, Durham City, on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

For more information, visit durhamscratchchoir.org.uk The LCGC has performed with Madonna, James Brown and Elton John and at the FA Cup Final.

Friday’s show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £18 for adults, £16 for concessions and £15 for Friends of the Gala. To book, visit galadurham.co.uk or call 0191-332-4041.