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Hawkstone Farmers Choir

PR Campaign
Thursday 21st May, 2026

Jeremy Clarkson assembled the Hawkstone Farmers Choir (originally to appear in an advert for his Hawkstone beer range) and the group’s non-commercial, feel‑good journey to Britain’s Got Talent—raising awareness of farming mental health and earning national coverage—became a media story as they reached the 2026 final.

Why it worked: It hijacked a live national moment with a celebrity-origin story plus a public-vote metric, reframing a beer promo as a mental-health cause.

The lesson: Consider tying your brand-born group to a televised competition or public vote, then quantify momentum and pivot messaging to a social good.

Hawkstone (Jeremy Clarkson/Hawkstone beer)
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Coverage over time

How this story spread across the media

Publication Headline Date
farmersguide.co.uk Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals: How to vote for Hawkstone Farmers Choir - Farmers Guide Thursday 21st May, 2026
farmersguardian.com Hawkstone Farmers' Choir set for an emotional performance at this Saturday's Britain's Got Talent semi-final | Farm News | Farmers Guardian Thursday 21st May, 2026
fwi.co.uk Farming in the spotlight as Hawkstone choir heads to BGT semis - Farmers Weekly Thursday 21st May, 2026
itv.com The Hawkstone Farmers Choir perform Bastille's 'Pompeii'! | Britain's Got Talent Saturday 23rd May, 2026
herefordtimes.com Choir featuring two local farmers voted through to Britain's Got Talent finals Saturday 23rd May, 2026
walesonline.co.uk Welsh farmers reach Britain's Got Talent final as Hawkstone choir get rave reviews | Wales Online Saturday 23rd May, 2026
indiatimes.com Britain'S Got Talent: 'Britain's Got Talent': TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson celebrates Hawkstone Farmers Choir's semi-final win; cheers with crowd at farm fest | - The Times of India Sunday 24th May, 2026
metro.co.uk Jeremy Clarkson celebrates after Hawkstone Farmers Choir makes Britain's Got Talent final | Metro News Sunday 24th May, 2026
herefordtimes.com Hawkstone choir's powerful message as they reach BGT finals | Hereford Times Sunday 24th May, 2026
herefordtimes.com Hawkstone Choir through to the final of Britain's Got Talent | Ledbury Reporter Sunday 24th May, 2026
bbc.com Farmers' choir celebrate Britain's Got Talent semi-final success Sunday 24th May, 2026
fwi.co.uk Hawkstone Farmers Choir prepare for big final - Farmers Weekly Tuesday 26th May, 2026
oxfordmail.co.uk Jeremy Clarkson's Farmer's Choir through to BGT final after 'incredible' show Tuesday 26th May, 2026
redtractor.org.uk From farm life to the final: Backing Abbie and the Hawkstone Farmers' Choir - Red Tractor Thursday 28th May, 2026
salisburyjournal.co.uk Local farmer set to perform in Hawkstone Farmers Choir in Britain's Got Talent final - Yahoo News UK Thursday 28th May, 2026
bbc.com Herefordshire BGT final farmers 'blown away' by support Saturday 30th May, 2026
manchestereveningnews.co.uk Britain's Got Talent viewers brand live final a 'fix' as Jeremy Clarkson in tears over farmers' choir - Manchester Evening News Saturday 30th May, 2026
oxfordmail.co.uk Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Farmers Choir win Britain's Got Talent 2026 - Yahoo News UK Saturday 30th May, 2026
farmersguardian.com Farmers' Choir wins Britain's Got Talent | Farm News | Farmers Guardian Saturday 30th May, 2026
metro.co.uk Jeremy Clarkson in tears as Hawkstone Farmers Choir is declared Britain’s Got Talent winner Saturday 30th May, 2026
manchestereveningnews.co.uk Britain's Got Talent viewers say act was 'robbed' after Hawkstone Farmers Choir crowned winner - Manchester Evening News Saturday 30th May, 2026
mirror.co.uk Britain's Got Talent LIVE: Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Farmers Choir wins BGT amid audience boos - The Mirror Sunday 31st May, 2026
telegraph.co.uk Clarkson's farmer choir wins Britain's Got Talent Sunday 31st May, 2026
bbc.com Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Choir win Britain's Got Talent Sunday 31st May, 2026
aol.com Choir put together by Jeremy Clarkson makes history with Britain’s Got Talent win - AOL Sunday 31st May, 2026
independent.co.uk Choir put together by Jeremy Clarkson makes history with Britain’s Got Talent win - AOL Sunday 31st May, 2026
standard.co.uk Jeremy Clarkson says his choir’s Britain’s Got Talent win is ‘best thing ever’ Sunday 31st May, 2026
bbc.com 'It's a whirlwind' as Herefordshire farmers plough path to BGT win Sunday 31st May, 2026
manchestereveningnews.co.uk Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence after his farmers choir win Britain’s Got Talent following 'fix' claims - Manchester Evening News Sunday 31st May, 2026
bbc.com West Bilney singing farmer says choir's BGT win 'so surreal' Monday 1st June, 2026
bbc.co.uk Hawkstone Farmers Choir say mental health message 'most important' - BBC News Monday 1st June, 2026
talentrecap.com 'BGT' Recap: Hawkstone Farms Choir Is Series 19 Winner Monday 1st June, 2026
herefordtimes.com Jeremy Clarkson reaction to Hawkstone Farmers' Choir BGT win | Hereford Times Tuesday 2nd June, 2026
oxfordmail.co.uk Local farmers call BGT-winning 'therapy' choir 'lifesavers' after victory Tuesday 2nd June, 2026
farmersguide.co.uk The Hawkstone Choir: From an advert shoot to the Royal Variety - Farmers Guide Thursday 4th June, 2026

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