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World's Largest Contemporary Choir!
Rock Choir Launch Ambitious Video Recording Project for Mental Health Awareness Week
The world's largest contemporary choir,Rock Choiropens up its doors to the general public for the very first time and offers an open invitation to participate in a unique video recording project forMental Health Awareness Week. The theme for this year'sMental Health AwarenessWeekis‘Anxiety'.
Rock Choir will embark on an ambitious video recording project, inviting the general public to record their vocals for a very specialfundraising videoto raise vital funds forThe Mental Health Foundation.
Rock Choir will be creating a stunning version ofColdplay's smash hit record'Fix You', which has been given a very special Rock Choir arrangement. No musical or singing experience is necessary and Rock Choir are appealing for as many voices to take part as possible. In just under 12 hours of launching the campaign, 4000 people have already signed up!
The song ‘Fix You', was aptly chosen as its message is about overcoming sadness with the help of others, which of course, Rock Choir, with its strong sense of community and friendship, is all about. Participants can access a tutorial on YouTubeto learnthe song here -https://rockchoir.com/fix-you-recording-resources/
The session is led by experienced and talented Rock Choir Leader Josie Black. Participants will then follow guide lines to enable them to record their vocals to their mobile device and send them back to Rock Choir HQ to be mixed! No one should feel worried about singing on their own as their voices like the Rock Choir Members will be blended into a final mix with thousands of others.
Mark Rowland, CEO of the Mental Health Foundation, said:
"We're very grateful to Rock Choir, their brilliant Recording Project helps us raise the profile of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 (May 15-21th) and highlights the positive impact activities like arts and music can have on our mental health.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Rock Choir and all of their members for their ongoing support. I can't wait to hear the final version of ‘Fix You'"
Rock Choiris the world's largest contemporary choir, created by award winning musicianCaroline Redman Lusher, who is recognised as the pioneer of the contemporary choir movement in the UK. Caroline's Rock Choir has attracted thousands of members over the last 18 years and since its creation, it's been turned into a much-loved household name. Recognised for its uplifting and joyful song repertoire, proven to increase confidence and self-esteem and release natural feel good hormones (endocannabinoids), which leaves the participant on a natural high. Rock Choir has changed lives for the better and it continues to be a lifeline for many.
Caroline Redman Lusher, Creator and Creative Director of Rock Choircomments:
"I would love for the wider general public, regardless of singing experience, to consider being part of this unique project. Anxiety can be, at times, debilitating and we know that there are individuals who might struggle to even step foot into a choir rehearsal room, afraid to join in with new groups or take part in hobbies that they once loved particularly difficult for them since the pandemic. By taking part in this recording project, we hope that everyone, regardless of circumstances, can feel safe and comfortable, engaging with us from their own homes and ultimately, be proud that they have made a vital contribution to this project.
We know that singing is a great stress buster, can improve confidence and self-esteem and create happiness! Not only that, singing in a group has enormous health and well-being benefits and the list of positives is endless. This is a unique and fun way to make a difference and raise awareness about anxiety and I am delighted that by creating this project, we are able to support the Mental Health Foundation with the vital work they do."
All donations from the fundraising video will go straight to the charity via a Just Giving Link -https://www.justgiving.com/page/mental-health-awareness-week-2023
To gain access to the Rock Choir YouTube tutorial, please click the following link -https://rockchoir.com/fix-you-recording-resources/.All vocal recordings must be submitted by 7thApril.
For any other information please contact Louise Harris, Head of PR for Rock Choir onlouise.harris@rockchoir.com/ 07980 996318
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Notes to Editor:
Rock Choir was established in 2005 by award-winning musician, Caroline Redman Lusher and is the pioneering contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 33,000 members participating in approximately 400 local communities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern
Ireland. It offers all ages an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir introducing members to feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs.
The Rock Choir Team consists of over 120 individuals including 80 professional musicians and performers, The Rock Choir Leaders, who each deliver weekly Rock Choir rehearsals in their own local communities.
Rock Choir has appeared on many TV and Radio shows including The One Show, Britain's Got Talent, Good Morning Britain, This Morning, BBC Breakfast, Sky News, Radio 2's Michael Ball Show, Clare Balding's Good Morning Sunday, ITV News, Channel 5 News, Steph's Packed Lunch and many more.
Rock Choir is the winner of the Red Ribbon ‘Big Heart' Award and recognised as being intrinsically generous and passionate about fundraising.