The Great Chamber Sing-Off brought East Lancashire’s business leaders into the spotlight on Friday, 7th February 2025, at Burnley Mechanics Theatre. Hosted by the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce and delivered in harmony with Bigtank Productions, this spectacular event showcased incredible musical talent while raising an impressive £10,734 for charity.

The evening kicked off with an uplifting performance by Burnley College students, setting the stage for an unforgettable night. Thirteen contestants, representing local businesses and charities, gave it their all, delivering breathtaking performances that captivated the audience.

And the Winners Are… 

After a series of incredible performances, the live audience cast their votes, and the winners were crowned: 

First Place – Katy Barsby-Walton (Burnley FC in the Community) 

Second Place – Roberto Garcia Lopez (Nelson and Colne College) 

Third Place – Pauline Wild (Forbes Solicitors) 

Here is a sneak peek at the winning performance!

The £10,734 raised was divided among the winners, ensuring vital funds went directly to the charities they support: 

• Burnley FC in the Community – Supporting education, health, and inclusion initiatives 
• Relay for Life – Funding cancer research and supporting survivors 
• Forbes Foundation – Providing community support and development initiatives

A Night to Remember 

Attendees were treated to a mix of powerhouse vocals, show-stopping performances, and plenty of surprises along the way. The event not only showcased hidden musical talents from the region’s business community but also highlighted the generosity and community spirit that define East Lancashire. 

Meet the Contestants 

A massive shoutout to everyone who took to the stage, who each represented their companies and chosen charities, giving it their all and making this event such a huge success. 

Rachel Kay – LoveLocalSolutions (Nightsafe & Positive Action in the Community) 

Oli McCann – Napthens (Napthens Foundation) 

Anna King – Lancashire Business View (Derian House Children’s Hospice) 

Darren Neill – Sales Geek (Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust) 

Sophie Clark – Boohoo (Pendleside Hospice) 

Katy Barsby-Walton – Burnley FC in the Community (Burnley FC in the Community) 

Roberto Garcia Lopez – Nelson and Colne College (Relay for Life) 

Phil Johnson – Pierce (Wish Centre) 

Pauline Wild – Forbes Solicitors (Fobes Foundation) 

Nicole Burgess – Rectella (Lancashire Women) 

Dave Lord – Burnley College (Royal Blackburn Hospital, Ward B2) 

Rebecca Cowell – PM&M (Lancashire Mind) 

Andy Henderson – SUMMIT (Mountain Rescue UK) 

Prof Miranda Barker OBE – East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce (Dogs4Rescue) 

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Event Photos Now Live 

Check out the full event gallery here, courtesy of Jon Thompson: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC1Vxz 

The Great Chamber Sing-Off is Back in 2026!  

Following the overwhelming success of this year’s event, we’re thrilled to confirm that The Great Chamber Sing-Off will return on Friday 30th January 2026.

Want to be a contestant next year? Email our Membership team for all the details: membership@chamberelancs.co.uk 

Missed Out? There’s Always Next Year! 

For those who couldn’t attend but want to be part of future Chamber events, follow East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce on social media for upcoming opportunities. Or sign up for our Upcoming Events Newsletter here. 

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