Ben Chick in Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals this Saturday

Ben Chick, 27, from Dorset, is one of the youngest members in the Hawkstone Farmers Choir, a 32-strong group that moved the nation and earned the Golden Buzzer with their powerful performance.

Mr Chick, from Sixpenny Handley on the Dorset and Wiltshire border, said: "It was a real pinch yourself moment.

"Performing on national television in front of the judges was nerve racking, but knowing we were representing the wider agricultural community gave it so much more meaning."

Ben Chick, 27, is a third generation farmer at Thorneydown Farm near Sixpenny Handley and  the youngest member of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir, the Golden Buzzer act performing in the BGT semi-finals on May 23. (Image: Ben Chick)

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The Hawkstone Farmers Choir was formed to raise awareness and funds for rural mental health and suicide prevention.

The choir will perform at the London Apollo for the Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals on May 23.

Mr Chick, a third-generation farmer at Thorneydown Farm, said the choir has been a source of strength during a challenging year.

He said: "The choir has meant a huge amount to me personally.

"During what has been the most challenging period of my life health wise, it has helped me keep my head above water.

"It gave me a positive focus when things felt tough physically and mentally."

Battling chronic fatigue while managing the demands of the farm, Mr Chick said he finds comfort and release through music.

He has even been practising the choir’s harmonies during long hours in the tractor.

He said: "I’ve always got music on in the tractor.

"I used to be a DJ in the Alps, so I’m a big fan of house music.

"But lately, the house music has been replaced by our semi-final harmonies."

Ben Chick, 27, is a third generation farmer at Thorneydown Farm near Sixpenny Handley and  the youngest member of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir, the Golden Buzzer act performing in the BGT semi-finals on Saturday 23 May (Image: Ben Chick)

Mr Chick is also launching Chalk & Padel, which aims to become Dorset’s first rural indoor padel club.

He said: "What we're trying to do with the padel club is build somewhere people actually come together."

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir brings together members from 27 to their 70s, united in their message.

Mr Chick said: "We are singing for the greater good, and we believe this mission will save lives."