Soul Choirs 15th Birthday Concert - East and Mid Kent

The performer capacity for this concert has now been reached - please fill in the form HERE to be added to the waiting list.

Thank you!

CONCERT - RUNNING ORDER

2pm - Choir Members Arrive

2:30pm - Full Rehearsal/Sound Check begins. There will be chairs so everyone will have a seat and we will have a short breaks throughout during area songs.

5pm - Tea break. There are a couple of local pubs - The Hare at Blean (15 min walk) and The Royal Oak (a short drive). You can drive into central Canterbury which takes about 10 mins with lots of parking available. There is not much space to remain on site so we suggest you make arrangements to pop out - the cafe at the Gulbenkian is a 5 minute drive away and serves hot and cold food and has lots of outside seating in the University grounds if you wanted to bring a picnic with you.

6:45pm - You will need to be back at the venue, promptly, please. There will room for minimal clothes change but the space will be open to all so please consider this. We recommend you come as 'ready' as possible so all you have to do is freshen up for the performance.

7:30pm - Showtime!

Approx 9:20pm - end of concert

9:45pm - After party starts (sold out)

11:30pm - Bar closes

Midnight - Event end

All belongings will be safe in these break out/green room space as it will be locked while we're performing.

Please remember to bring water with you.

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THERE WILL BE NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR FILMING ALLOWED DURING THE CONCERT - We will be having the concert professionally filmed and a download link will be available to buy in the coming weeks - all profits going to Action for Children.

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Smart (Cadbury) purple and/or black clothing. Silver or gold accessories. You can go as sparkly and sequinned as you wish - in fact, we encourage it!
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No choir hoodies, t shirts or blue jeans please.

No bold or colourful patterns but lace and subtle embossing in the colours mentioned above are fine.

RUNNING ORDER (Choir Songs):

Welcome to my world

Best of my love

Man in Mirror

True Colours - Canterbury and Thanet

Aretha - Mid Kent

Desperado - Whitstable Mon/Fri

INTERVAL

Chamber choir - Give it to the water

Halo

George Benson

I Wish with We3

Unwritten

Happy Birthday

Purple Rain

Key Participation Requirements:

• Attending the mass rehearsal is not compulsory but is highly recommended. It will be your only opportunity to practise fully with the band.
• On concert day, you must arrive at the venue by 2:00 PM.
• Important: If you cannot arrive by 2:00 PM, you will not be able to participate due to the complexity of staging and coordination.

If you cannot attend the concert, we will still offer at least one pop-up Easter performance as an alternative.

AFTER-PARTY

Celebrate the birthday concert with us at the 'Soul Choir's Birthday After Party!'

• Time: 9:45 PM – 11:30 PM (immediately after the concert).
• Where: Readmission at the venue
• Enjoy DJ Deano, the fantastic soul DJ, and celebrate with your fellow members!

AUDIENCE TICKETS

• Audience tickets for your supporters are now available via the Soul Choirs Events page.
• As tickets are expected to sell out quickly, please purchase as soon as possible.  

We really can't wait for you to celebrate this wonderful milestone with us - it's going to be such a special event!

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