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Gareth Malone reflects on how his formative years in Bournemouth shaped his music career
Overview
Choirmaster Gareth Malone has been reflecting on his upbringing in Dorset and the numerous musical opportunities in Bournemouth that helped shape his career. Ahead of bringing his new interactive tour, Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies, to the Bournemouth Pavilion, Malone recalled performing in his first professional gig there as a child, working in the venue's bar, and singing with the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus.
Key points
- Choirmaster Gareth Malone described his youth in Dorset and Bournemouth as an amazing time filled with musical opportunities.
- He is returning to Bournemouth as part of a 15-date tour for his interactive show, Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies.
- The Bournemouth Pavilion holds special significance for Malone as the location of his first professional gig in Evita as a child.
- He previously worked in the bar at the Bournemouth Pavilion and sang with the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus during his formative years.
- His new live show features popular film songs with on-screen lyrics designed for audience participation.