Tuesday 23 and Friday 26 June Sofa Singers – the worldwide online choir created in Lockdown are learning and delivering the James Sills arrangement of “Days”, composed by Ray Davies. Enrol for the free session at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-sofa-singers-
Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July A very special and unusual workshop and outdoor performance that will involve many many local singers from across West Berkshire and Oxfordshire. This may be of interest to singers you know. The event is created by a company of French artists called Rara Woulib that have presented the show as part of major arts festivals across the world. The piece – Deblozay is a wild, nocturnal Haitian inspired parade through town for Newbury Corn Exchange. There will be a free weekend of workshops on 11 & 12 July 10.30-2.30pm in Newbury and then the event itself will take place through the town starting at 8pm on Sat 5 September. There will be some lift sharing opportunities from Oxford and surrounding area. See red flyer.
Sun 12 Jul 2026 Songs of Hope and Resilience 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM The Nest, Oxford OX1 2HU Further information and booking: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/singingresistanceoxford/2227615 Join us for a moving and uplifting day of harmony singing in community! We’ll sing social songs that connect us to each other in these challenging times, and remind us that we can choose to feel and speak our truth. When we do this together we are more powerful than we realise and can affect the world around us positively! We’ll sing songs from the current Singing Resistance movement, and other social justice songs as well as some of our own.
Saturday 18 July Rosie Sleightholme A Cappella Harmony Singing Day at Lopemede Farm, Thame Rd, Long Crendon, Thame OX9 3SH. (what3words ref ///verb.elders.angel) Join us for a joyful day of harmony singing with Bristol based choir leader, composer and singer RosieSleightholme. Rosie will share a selection of her own original a cappella songs, full of rich, “scrunchy” harmonies and a wide range of moods, from gentle and reflective to playful and energising. Her songs are specially written for community singers and are all taught by ear, so there’s no need to read music. Alongside the songs, expect a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere and plenty of chances to connect through voice. Rosie is a highly experienced choir leader and member of the Natural Voice Network (NVN), who runs community choirs in Bristol and has been bringing people together through song for many years. She is passionate about making harmony singing accessible, joyful and deeply rewarding, whether you’re a confident singer or completely new to group singing.
Hosted by Feral Voices Community Choir in the beautifully renovated Tythe Barn at Lopemead Farm, this is a wonderful opportunity to spend a day singing lush, uplifting songs in a friendly and supportive space.
This day is open to everyone, no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to sing. You’ll leave feeling uplifted, connected, and full of beautiful harmonies to carry with you long after the final note. Tickets (Sliding Scale): £20 – £55. Pay what you can within this range. Your contribution supports fair payment for artists and helps us support those on lower wages who otherwise would not be able to attend.
Hot drinks and light refreshments provided. Please bring a water bottle and your own packed lunch. We also have a lovely café on site, Fallow & Fields Kitchen, offering sandwiches and burgers (including vegetarian and vegan options). Alternatively, you’re welcome to drive 5 minutes into Thame for local shops or cafés. Questions or concessions?
Email us at: feralvoicescommunitychoir@gmail.com Booking Fees & Why We Use Humanitix: A small booking fee will be added at checkout. This fee helps cover platform costs and supports education projects for disadvantaged children around the world. Humanitix is a registered not-for-profit — 100% of its profits go to charity, making your booking part of a wider impact.
Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September SingFest 2026 A weekend of singing workshops in the Surrey countryside with top tutors Nancy Kerr, James Fagin, Anna Tabbush, Dom Stichbury, Rosie Sleightholme and Lucky Moyo. Tickets £165 – see flyer for details.
Saturday 17 October Chiltern Big Sing will take place this year in a new venue (due to renovations at Mill Lane School). It will comprise the same organiser, same fabulous voice leaders, same tried and tested format, same standard of cakes and hopefully the same volunteers. This year the Big Sing moves to the top of the Chilterns and takes over the Stokenchurch Primary School for the day. More details will follow.
Time to Sing – Ongoing. A free, informal singalong on the 1st or 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10 – 11.15am. No expertise or commitment needed. Long Crendon Baptist Church, High Street, Long Crendon. HP18 9AF.
First Wednesday of each month. Ongoing. Singing for Fun – One hour of singing together with Ian English at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road, Thame OX9 3AJ. £2; no need to book, just turn up.
Fourth Monday of each month. Ongoing. Singing for Fun in Lane End Village Hall. We sing to pre recorded backing tracks. It happens on the 4th Monday of each month from 10 -11:45am. Ring Sylvia on 01494 482085 for details, leaving a message if not answered.
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