Portobello, Edinburgh

We are an open community choir – everyone is welcome and all songs are taught by ear. We sing a wide variety of songs that help us joyfully connect with ourselves, each other and both the natural and social world around us. We organise a wassail each January at the Donkeyfield Community Orchard where we sing to the trees. We sing songs that bring us joy, celebrate life events, the natural world and the turning of the seasons. We have also sung at funerals and celebrations of choir members. We are aware of the deep inequalities in the world and of the climate challenges we face – we connect with these issues through song and aim to make a difference.

The choir often takes part in a few events or performances each year, chosen with choir members’ agreement. There is no pressure on individuals to take part in any event. Any money made from events is donated to a charity/charities chosen by choir members and used to subsidise places at choir for those on a low income.

Wednesday evenings in term time 7.30 - 9.30pm

Unit 108A, Cascades Shopping Centre, Cascades Approach, Portsmouth PO1 4RP

Part of the climate choir movement, Portsmouth Climate Choir meets monthly on the last Monday of every month to come together in solidarity and learn songs on the theme of the climate crisis. We also take part in local and national events to peacefully protest and raise awareness of the destruction of our environment.

No singing experience or expertise is needed. Songs are taught by ear by charismatic and friendly leader Ruth Routledge.

Suggested donation £5-10 or pay what you can.

Monday 7:30-9pm - last Monday of the month. Check Facebook page for details.

UCLAN Media Centre, Kirkham Street, Preston, PR1 2HE

Preston People’s Choir is an open community choir welcoming everyone who wants to sing. We often sing at community events, such as for Mental Health Week and City of Sanctuary.

Tuesday from 7.00 to 8.30pm

Broughton St. Mary’s Church, 12 Bellevue Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 6NE

Protest in Harmony is an Edinburgh-based radical singing group. We meet one Sat­urday each month to learn songs of free­dom, struggle and environmental justice from around the world. We sing on demos and marches, at vigils, solidarity events, memorials and arts events to campaign for a better world for people and planet. All are welcome. No need to read music, no singing exper­­ience neces­sary — just come along with your enthu­si­asm and your voice! No book­ing is required — just turn up prompt on the day — and bring your friends.

One Saturday morning per month 10 - 1pm. All dates are on our website.