Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir releases debut vinyl single

Formed by a shared love of music, lager, and a good grumble about the weather, the Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir delivers the authentic sound of rural life.  

The single is set to capture the sound of muddy fields, broken fences, and the quiet satisfaction of a golden pint after a working day that starts and ends in the dark, offering listeners a tangible piece of agricultural artistry.  

The choir members emphasised their desire to create “something permanent, something you could look at and think, yes, I own a record of some farmers singing. In an emergency you could also use it as a coaster.”

Beyond the music, the choir’s debut serves a critical purpose. Farming is widely recognised as one of the toughest professions, characterised by long hours, brutal conditions, and frequent setbacks. These pressures can lead to feelings of depression, desperation, and isolation among those in the agricultural community. 

In response to this urgent need, The Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir is supporting longstanding partner Shout, ensuring all profits from the seven-inch single directly fund the vital service. Through their partnership, Shout and Hawkstone are working together to ensure every farmer knows that mental health support is readily available.  

‘Talking can make a huge difference’

A spokesperson for the choir said: “Talking might seem like a big step, but it can make a huge difference. We know that farming is hard, but you should never have to suffer alone.” 

All profits from the vinyl will go directly to Shout, the UK’s free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging crisis support service, specifically aimed at helping farmers’ mental wellbeing. 

Farmers, or anyone concerned about a farmer, can text HAWKSTONE to 85258 to start a confidential conversation and access the support they need. 

The Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir’s debut seven-inch single is available here. 

‘The Banned One’

The single’s name, ‘The Banned One’, refers to a Hawkstone advert, which was banned from broadcasting earlier this year.

Mr Clarkson described the video as ‘the best thing I’ve ever made, apart from a shepherd’s pie in 1988’.

However, his version of the classic opera The Flower Duet by Leo Delibes has been banned from TV and radio as it is ‘not compliant’ with broadcasting regulations.

The TV presenter and Diddly Squat Farm owner told The Sun: “I’ve made my biggest, most heartfelt, and frankly, most expensive advert ever, and it’s been banned.

“The fun police in their beige offices have decided that the public can’t be trusted to watch it.

“It’s been kicked off the telly, silenced on the radio, and barred from the cinema. Apparently, it’s ‘not compliant’. With what, I have no idea. Common sense?”

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