Cathedral packed out to hear Andrew sing
Last updated 11:44, Monday, 21 April 2008
HUNDREDS of people flocked to Carlisle Cathedral to watch television singing sensation Andrew Johnston in action.
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Andrew was performing in a lunchtime concert at the cathedral and his appearance on ITVs Britain’s Got Talent had a massive effect on attendance.
Members of the national press, television stations and radio journalists turned up for Andrew’s performance – along with many people making their first visit to the cathedral.
The choir performed the music of FW Wadely and the climax was a solo by Andrew. The talented youngster earned a standing ovation from the audience by singing Pie Jesu, the song that impressed judges on the popular television talent show.
Two of Andrew’s biggest fans are Laura Johnson and Sophie Ritson.
Laura, 15, said: “This is the first time that we have come to the cathedral to see any kind of music and it was amazing.
“Andrew was wonderful and I think this is probably the only place you are going to be able to see him for free.
“ I think he will be very expensive to watch one day.”
Sophie, also 15, said: “I watched him on Britain’s Got Talent round at Laura’s and I was trying not to cry.
“It was the same today.
“He sang with a choir and then on his own and he was amazing.”
Margaret Graham, Pam Smith and Anne Ward, from Stanwix, and their friend Heather Kilpatrick, from Parlklands Village, all came to watch the latest singing sensation.
Heather said: “We came to support Andrew.
“It was very moving watching him on the television and it was just as moving today. He has the voice of an angel.”
Margaret said: “Some of us help out in the shop in the cathedral so we have heard Andrew sing before.
“To see him performing in a setting as beautiful as the cathedral is something special.”
The Very Rev Mark Boyling, Dean of Carlisle Cathedral, said: “We had far more people in today than we usually would have.
“It shows that this kind of publicity can generate interest in what we are doing all year round.
“We have a very talented choir and we perform all the time.
“It was nice to see so many people here today enjoying the music.”
Andrew’s mother, Morag Brannock, said: “Every time I see him sing it is amazing.
“To see so many people here watching him is just fantastic and the support he has had has been incredible.”
Andrew will have to wait until next month to find out whether or not he has made it through to the next round of the television talent show.
Congratulations Andrew. I drove up from Manchester again last Sunday to see and hear Andrew sing as his time at the Cathedral came to an end. Andrew's Ave Maria was stunning to hear in person.How true to yourself you are Andrew, you are a lovely, polite and charming young man who still has the ability to blush. I shall treasure the picture I had taken with you and your mum. And to Morag I say, well done, you have a son to be proud of, not just for his voice but for the lovely young man he is growing up to be. I know Andrew is proud of you and he is where he is now because of your love and devotion to support him, let us never forget that. GOOD LUCK with the CD Andrew, I already have mine on order. Never forget who you are as your fame grows Andrew, because who you are is a special talented lovely young man any mum would be proud of. Take care. Judy xxx
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WOW! ndrew has a gift from god. I saw him in britans got talant tour and he blew me away and gave me goose bummps. I met him afterwords and he is really nice. When does his cd come out i am gonna be first o buy it. love u andrew. Heather. x x x
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