Songs of Praise looking for congregation for Salisbury Cathedral filming

TV programme filming in Cathedral this weekend

Author: Henrietta CreaseyPublished 18th Oct 2021

The longest running religious TV show in the world is looking for enthusiastic singers to fill the congregation at a special hymn recording at Salisbury Cathedral.

Songs of Praise are filming on Saturday (23rd October) between 1030am and 1.30pm

Anyone wanting to take part must pre book a space and should send their details including contact phone number to SOPcongregations@avantimedia.tv

You will need to include ‘Songs of Praise Salisbury’ in the subject header.

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STRICT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Those attending the filming must adhere to strict Covid-19 entry requirements with Covid Status Certification checked on arrival.

In order to enter the building, those over 18 years old will be required to demonstrate one of the following:

  • evidence of a negative lateral flow test, either taken at home or at a test centre, within 48 hours of the performance
  • evidence of double vaccination, where the second vaccine was administered at least 14 days before the event, provided via the NHS App (England, Scotland, NI and Wales Apps are all accepted), vaccination card, or letter provided by the NHS
  • proof of natural immunity based upon a positive PCR test taken within 180 days of the performance
  • double vaccination, negative test or proof of natural immunity via an EU Digital Covid Certificate

Those aged 18 years will be treated as adults and will need to show proof of their Covid Status on entry as above.

Under 18s should take a lateral flow test within 48 hours of the recording. Parents or guardians may be asked to show proof of the negative result on their behalf. All unaccompanied 16 to 18s will be required to show proof of their negative lateral flow test to enter the recording.

More details can also be found on the Songs of Praise website.

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