Among them is Rosie Jones, from Dolanog, who described the experience as “unexpected” and “a bit of a whirlwind” since the choir secured a Golden Buzzer at their very first audition.
“We had so much energy on stage and had so much fun up there – I think people felt that,” she said.
“It’s been overwhelming from the first audition. It’s not just about the farming community – people from all walks of life have supported us and really connected with what we’re doing.”
Rosie Jones, dressed in white, celebrating being named winners of Britain’s Got Talent 2026 (Image: Dymond/TalkbackThames/Shutterstock)
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir in the Britain’s Got Talent 2026 final. (Image: Dymond/TalkbackThames/Shuttershock)
She added that the semi-final vote reveal had been the most nerve-wracking moment, but by the time the final came around, the group were simply enjoying the experience.
“We were just having a blast,” she said. “It shows the power of coming together as a community.”
Will Rogers, originally from Presteigne and now living in Knighton, said the experience had been “surreal”.
“It’s gone from one thing to another – you have to pinch yourself. Getting the public vote in the semi-final was phenomenal. We felt the support, but didn’t know we’d get the votes.
“By the final we already felt we’d won – we’d shone a spotlight on farming and rural communities, and any money will go towards mental health charities. To then win was incredible.
“The feeling on stage with the judges, and seeing the result side stage with Aled, was amazing. Meeting the judges and celebrating afterwards was great too.
Presteigne and Knighton farmer and Hawkstone Farmers Choir member Will Rogers with Britain’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell. (Image: Will Rogers)
Aled Wyn Davies, Aled Griffiths, Jeremy Clarkson and Will Rogers after winning Britain’s Got Talent 2026 with the Hawkstone Farmers Choir. (Image: Will Rogers)
“I’m very happy to stay a farmer under the radar – keep the mud on our boots and not forget who we are.
“Getting to perform for the King in November is very exciting. We’ve been on cloud nine and we’ll never forget it.
“We’re so proud to represent rural communities, especially our own, and thank everyone for their support.”
Aled Wyn Davies, from Llanbrynmair, said the choir’s journey began in April last year when more than 600 farmers responded to a social media call for “strong voices” linked to Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone brand.
What started as a one-off recording session quickly grew into something much bigger, with the group eventually being invited to audition for the ITV talent show.
“We had a brilliant audition, but when Amanda Holden pressed the Golden Buzzer, we all went wild. That was the start of something big,” he said.
After months of secrecy before their audition aired, the choir went on to impress both judges and viewers, eventually winning the competition with their original song ‘This Is Home’.
Celestial, Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly and The Hawkstone Farmers Choir (Image: Dymond/TalkbackThames/Shutterstock)
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir (Image: The Hawkstone Farmers Choir)
The 33-strong group secured the £250,000 prize and a place at the Royal Variety Performance, becoming the first choir to win the show in its history.
“It still feels like a dream,” said Aled. “When Ant and Dec announced we’d won, we were in bits. It’s a feeling we’ll never forget.”
He also paid tribute to the families and farm workers who kept businesses running while members took part, as well as musical director Simon Gwilliam and conductor Lizzie Deane.
The choir’s winning performance struck a chord with the public, topping the final vote with a commanding share and earning praise from the judges, including Simon Cowell, who described the song as “absolutely stunning”.
Beyond the music, members say the group was formed to raise awareness of mental health challenges within the farming community, and they plan to donate a significant portion of their winnings to agricultural charities.
Looking ahead, the choir hopes to release their winning song and continue building on their success – all while returning to their day jobs on the farm.