Award-winning co-director of Falkirk choir announces Fringe event
The award-winning co-musical director of Falkirk’s Freedom of Mind community choir has announced she is to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Singer-songwriter Kim Edgar, will host a “Songs of Unity” day workshop on Saturday, August 29, then an evening concert at Stockbridge Parish Church in the capital city.
The scratch choir workshop will allow people to learn pop and folk harmonies directly from Kim, and will take place between 11.30am and 5pm, ahead of the live gig at 7pm.
Alongside her own songs, Kim will deliver a selection of tracks from the "Songs of Unity" collection originally created by other songwriters.
On the night, she will perform on a Steinway baby grand, acoustic guitar and vocals, and for some songs will be joined by the scratch choir.
Following 13 years of touring globally as a member of award-winning band, CARA, and more than ten years as co-director of the Falkirk-based community choir, the Edinburgh songwriter appreciates the home crowd energy.
Kim said: “I’ve been privileged, since joining CARA, which is based in Germany, to be able to share my songs at festivals and venues in America, Ireland, and all over Europe.
“But it’s really special to perform a home gig, and I’ve loved performing “Songs Of Hope” and “Songs Of Peace” over the last couple of years at the Edinburgh Fringe, with a singing workshop beforehand, so now I’m completing the trilogy.”
Having previously been compared to Tori Amos, and as a mixture of Carole King and Regina Spektor, Kim’s live performances have been noted for their intimacy and energy.
For more information on the workshop or ticket prices visit the Edinburgh Fringe website.