Northants Sings Out, a choir who reached the BGT final last year, will be performing at the Flying Horse’s one-year anniversary on Saturday, September 20.

Alongside their performance, the choir will also be running a singing workshop earlier in the day that is stacked with live entertainment.

Sarah and Giulio Battistetti re-opened the Flying Horse in September 2024 (Image: Lucy Taylor) Pub co-landlord Sarah Battistetti: “We were absolutely ecstatic and over the moon when Northants Sings Out told us that they were going come back and not just perform but also offer a workshop – it’s going to be a really exciting day.”

The Flying Horse is celebrating its anniversary by hosting a day of live entertainment in their field after obtaining their license to have live music outside.

After a £120,000 refurbishment, Mrs Battistetti and her husband Giulio reopened the pub last September. 

Mrs Battistetti added: “I’m really excited that we just got through a first year, its been a rollercoaster. 

“It’s probably been one of the most stressful years of my life. You’ve got to be on it all of the time, with money, with planning, with staff – with everything.

BGT stars Northants Sings Out will be performing at The Flying Horse this monthBGT stars Northants Sings Out will be performing at The Flying Horse this month (Image: The Flying Horse) “I’m so proud of what we have achieved this year and we look forward to celebrating with the community.”

Ipswich mayor Stefan Long will be in attendance for a meet-and-greet and to open the pub’s new stage.

There will be a bouncy castle, a magic show, barbecue food, party games and karaoke in the evening.

Northants Sings Out will be hosting a workshop which would normally cost £90 for £15 before they take to the stage between 3pm and 7pm. 

They attended the opening of the Flying Horse last year and will be returning after appearing at events around the world.

Northants Sings Out reached the final of Britain's Got Talent last yearNorthants Sings Out reached the final of Britain’s Got Talent last year (Image: Matt Crossick/ PA Media Assignments)

Northants Sings Out performed at The Flying Horse last year to mark the re-opening after refurbishmentNorthants Sings Out performed at The Flying Horse last year to mark the re-opening after refurbishment (Image: The Flying Horse) Due to licensing obligations, the event has to be ticketed at £5 but the ticket includes a free drink which you can purchase online.