Choirs pull out of Principality Stadium gig over 'cheeky' individual singer fees

BBC Wales Thursday 24 September 2026, 12:38 UTC 1 min read

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Multiple choirs say they're pulling out of the Land of Song Festival due to the £42 per member charge.

Principality Stadium (LOCATION) the Land of Song Festival (ORG)

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