The BIG Sing!
25th September 2024
We talked to S!NGS Director Brooke Peverell, who is part of the team organising a fabulous-sounding fund-raising day and evening of singing called ‘The Big Sing!’ in Stamford this October
Tell us what The Big Sing! is all about?
The aim is to create Stamford’s biggest ever community choir for the day, with a rehearsal during the daytime (10am–5pm), working towards a concert at 7pm that same evening. It’s all for a fabulous cause – we’ll be raising funds for MindSpace Stamford. No one involved in the event is taking a fee; 100% of the profits are going to charity.
Where is it taking place?
It’s going to be at Stamford School, in the Oswald Elliott Hall (the main hall), so there’ll be lots of space for a big choir and, of course, for our audience. (Family and friends very welcome!)
Are you looking for sponsorship?
Yes, definitely. We would love local businesses to support the event. We have a range of corporate sponsorship packages, so please do get in touch if you might be interested. We’d love to work with you.
What type of music will you be covering?
We will be singing a range of music, with something for everyone. There will be musical theatre, pop classics and some real anthems in there. What we can guarantee is a programme of feel-good songs designed to bring people together and spread a message of positivity and hope.
In terms of your singers, what ages are you aiming at?
The choir is for adults, so anyone over 18 is really welcome to sign up.
How many singers are you aiming to have in the choir?
We are hoping for a choir of 100!
And do those participating need singing experience or to audition?
All experiences and ability levels are welcome and encouraged. Definitely no scary auditions! All you need is enthusiasm, a big smile and to be ready to be part of something amazing. We really want to see adults of all ages and backgrounds come together to sing and raise money for a fantastic charity. Absolutely no experience needed – it doesn’t matter if you think you can’t sing. If you love music, we’d love to have you!
Does everyone have to perform at the evening concert or could someone just attend the daytime rehearsal?
Performing at the concert is an integral part of the experience. We will be spending the day working together to showcase everything that can be achieved. Nerves are normal and mean you are doing something worthwhile. The concert is going to be truly spectacular!
Who else is working with you on the project?
We are thrilled to have a number of local VIPs attending and some very special musical guests – though we are keeping our lips tightly sealed on this. You will have to wait until the weeks leading up to the event to find out! I will be leading the choir and I am so excited to take on this challenge and to have the opportunity to do what I love most on a huge scale.
It all sounds brilliant. How do we sign up?
Tickets to be part of the choir and for the concert are available in the ‘Shop’ on www.singschoirs.co.uk. Tickets to take part in the choir are £20, and concert tickets are £10, with every penny of profit going to MindSpace Stamford. All the information about the event, including answers to some FAQs, will be on the website. Keep an eye on our social media – Facebook and Instagram (see below) – for updates too.
The Big Sing! is on Saturday 12 October in Stamford.