A Handbag of Harmonies
A Handbag of Harmonies is a choir of vivacious women from Chester who create a party wherever they go. With pink feather boas and glitzy handbags, we sing in four-part harmony with dazzling choreography and guarantee to leave audiences with smiles on their faces. More info
Coming events
Chester Christmas Lights Switch-on, Chester City Centre
Thursday 21 November, 7pm
Come and watch the colourful, festive 12 Days of Christmas parade as it moves through the streets of Chester, and listen to us sing as we pass by!
White Ribbon Day, Chester Women’s Aid, Chester City Centre
Sunday 24 November, 11am – 3pm
We will be singing in the afternoon in support of White Ribbon Day - an international day that takes place every year to raise awareness of domestic abuse and end male violence against women and girls.
Christmas Lunch, Rowton Hall Hotel, Rowton Lane, Chester CH3 6AD
Thursday 28 November, starts 12 noon
Join us for a delightful afternoon of festive music, food and merriment. Get your tickets soon as this sold out quickly last year. Book now at: https://rowtonhallhotel.co.uk/christmas/christmas-parties/handbag-harmonies
Garden Lane Christmas Lights Switch-on
Friday 29 November, time tbc
We love singing at this neighbourhood event, which features acts from Garden Quarter residents and friends, and joining in with the countdown to the switch-on.
Garden Quarter Christmas Market, St Thomas’ Church, Parkgate Rd, CH1 4AG
Saturday 30 November, time tbc
This is a fabulous opportunity to buy your Christmas cards and presents for all the family, while being entertained by local choirs and groups, including A Handbag of Harmonies, and enjoying delicious refreshments.
Previous events
2024 DevaFest
10/11 August
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What a truly magical weekend we had at DevaFest. Every moment was one to treasure! Thanks to everyone who watched us perform! Your support and enthusiasm made the experience even more special.
Vicars Cross Community Centre -
Summer Sensation Concert
13 July 2024
We loved being part of Vicars Cross Community Centre’s 10th anniversary celebrations. It was a marvellous evening with a wonderful audience!
Music in the Market
Friday 21 June
We had the pleasure of sharing the stage with the formidable Proud Marys to mark the start of Chester Heritage Festival. What an amazing way as well to celebrate World Music Day!
More pictures HERE
Book us
We can offer performances from 20 minutes to a full evening, indoors or outdoors with as few as 20 and as many as 60 singers. We perform at openings, parties, fund-raisers, concerts, private and corporate events.
Contact us
Sing like us
Be a Handbag for a Day and learn to sing in four part harmony as a member of a choir with the help of our director, Matt Baker. More info
What people say
Hearing the Handbags for the first time sent a tingle down my spine as soon as they started singing
Chester resident
I can't remember having so much fun watching a choir before
Russell Watson, tenor, judge, BBC Last Choir Standing
the entertainment was wonderful ... what a fantastic choir!
Suzi Digby, vocal coach, judge, BBC Last Choir Standing
the entertainment was wonderful ... what a fantastic choir!
Chester resident