MORE than 1,000 singers from Rock Choir, the world’s largest contemporary choir, came together for an ambitious 12-hour charity singathon in Derby and Redditch.
Together, the two events created 24 combined hours of live music, making it one of the largest singing charity events ever staged by Rock Choir in The Midlands and surrounding areas.
From 9am until 9pm, Rock Choir Members kept the music going continuously in support of two children’s charities – Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People in the East Midlands and Birmingham Children’s Hospital in the West Midlands.
The singathons took place at Redditch United Football Club and Spondon Cricket Club in Derby.
The challenge saw singers perform relay style throughout the day, ensuring there was always a song being sung.
Led by 11 Rock Choir leaders, the set-list featured crowd favourites including ‘Somewhere Only We Know’, ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ and ‘I’ll Be There For You’.
Rock Choir leader Sonia Eyre, who runs choirs in the West Midlands and Staffordshire, said: “It was the first time we’ve done the singathon and the members had a brilliant time at Redditch United FC.
“We were singing for 12 hours in the standing terraces.
“We had family and friends watching and people from the football club too.
“Everyone left with a smile on their face.
“A huge thank you to everyone who supported us – a 12-hour Rock Choir singathon isn’t something you do every day.
“Rock Choir Members and their family and friends have been so generous supporting our fundraiser.”
