Cliftonville Carols
Sunday December 22nd at Ark in Cliftonville - Late Afternoon Concert (Doors at 5pm)
Arrive 15:00
Rehearse 15:15-16:15
Performance 18:30
Dresscode: Christmassy
Setlist
Carol Of The Bells
Just Like Christmas
White Winter Hymnal
River
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Last Christmas
Step Into Christmas
Margate Old Town - Carolling Crawl
This year we will will Carolling around the Old Town to raise funds for our chosen Christmas charity. Arts Education Exchange
Here are the details for their crowdfunder: https://www.spacehive.com/save-our-creative-space-for-young-people
I am still waiting on details from WHEREELSE, however here are the details that are confirmed:
Meet at Little Swift at 6pm
A very informal and optional run through) + drinks in the upstairs room. If planning on singing, please arrive by 7pm
Little Swift Performance - 7:15pm
The Old Town Square - 7:45pm
Performance followed by a short Christmas Choir quiz - 8:30pm
More details to follow…
Margate Mercury Launch @ The Shakespeare
Margate Mercury Launch - December 5th
Details on timings TBC
Note: Due to the limited space in the pub, we are limited to 30 performers. This will be decided on a first come/ first served basis sectionally. A poll will be sent out the week before to organise numbers
Social Singing Choir Live @ Olby’s Soul Cafe
We will be doing our own show on Wednesday 30th of October at Olby's Soul Cafe. This will be a chance for us to do a longer set. enjoy some great local musical talent and have a nice 'extra social singing' finish to the term.
Proposed Format:
Arrival and soundcheck 6pm
Doors 7pm
Support 7:20pm
Singing 8:00 - 8.30pm
DJs till close
Dresscode: Whatever you like
Setlist: TBC
Social Singing Choir - Margate Pride Fundraiser / End Of Term Concert
End Of Term Concert
Address:
66 Edgar Rd, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2EQ
Concert Timings
5:30pm - Choir Arrives at Margate Leisure Centre
6:00pm - Soundcheck
7:30pm - DOORS
7:45pm - Support Act
8:15pm - Choir Performance
8:45pm - Raffle
9:15pm - DJs till Close
Brigitte Aphrodite's Big Canterbury Opa
This event is a variety show called Brigitte Aphrodite’s Big Canterbury Opa, co-produced with, and commissioned by 1Degree East.
The Opa is a show full of love, warmth, Kent queer joy, laughing and boogie-ing wonder! I lovingly ask people I adore the work of to play. It’s a lot of fun, and it has accessibility at its core! The venue is Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury, and this event is part of South by South East Festival 2024.
The date is Thurs 2nd May, and the Opa will be the big closing finale extravaganza in the evening, time TBC. (Last year this was 7.30pm so may be a similar time.)
There will probably be a quick sound / line check before the event, timing TBC. (Last year this was from 6.15pm.)
There will be an interval (roughly 15 minutes).
The night should be all wrapped up by 10pm.
Choir End Of Term Concert
We will be doing our own show on Tuesday 12th March at Margate Leisure Centre. This will be a chance for us to do a longer set, hopefully try some band stuff out and have a nice 'extra social singing' finish to the term. We'll have the bowls/Klak area after the show until close.
Proposed Format:
Arrival and soundcheck 6pm
Singing 7.45 -8.15pm
DJs, Pizza and Klak
66 Edgar Rd, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2EQ
POW Fundraiser
https://stgeorgechurchramsgate.uk/2024/02/01/see-what-love/
E WHAT LOVE: A concert with exhibition performing on Saturday 24th February 2024 with the legendary @starlingsworld @keziah_ziah and @socialsingingchoir with an exhibition from @jemimasara at St George’s Church in Ramsgate. The doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30pm.
The event will be raising funds for The Power of Women Festival 2024. By attending SEE WHAT LOVE, you’ll not only experience an unforgettable concert but contribute to empowering women in Thanet.
St George's Church, Church Hill, Ramsgate
CT11 8RA
Cliftonville Charity Carolling Crawl
Tuesday 19th December
Cliftonville Charity Caroling Crawl
19:00 - Meet at The Taproom
19:15 - First Performance (2 songs)
20:00 - Arrive at Ark
20:15 - Perform at Ark (4-5 songs)
21:15 Finish
Christmas Term
Our Shorter 5 week ‘Christmas Term’ will start on Tuesday Nov 20th. We will be learning Christmas material from now until the end of the current term as we have shows quite early on in the term.
Shows are listed in the choir calendar.
Social Singing Choir Concert
Friday 15th December
WhereElse?
17:30 - Meet & Soundcheck
18:30 - Free Choir Pizzas @ Palms
19:30 - Doors
19:45 - Support Act
20:15 - Choir Performance
21:00 - Raffle Results
DJs till Close
Oval Bandstand + POW Christmas Concert
Christmas Choir - Double- header
Headlining the Oval Bandstand Christmas Festival. Then Supporting at the POW Christmas Concert in St Lukes.
Saturday December 2nd
Christmas Festival - Oval Bandstand - Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2HL
15:30pm Meet @ Tidal Pool Bandstand (where we rehearse in summer)
16:00pm Performance
POW Christmas Concert - St Luke Church Hollicondane Rd, Ramsgate CT11 7JX
18:00pm - Soundcheck
19:30pm - Performance
19:45 - Finish
Unfortunately and disappointingly, tickets are needed to stay to watch the show. This is as the church has had its capacity cut and it would mean the fundraiser would end up losing money for POW. There is a reduced price for Social Singing Choir members (£9 tickets).
Then enter this code into the promo code box: 'socialchoirtix'
There is an option called ' Social Singing Choir Reduced Price Ticket'
Switch On - Old Town Lights
The Social Singing Choir will be singing at the switch on of the Old Town Lights at 5pm on Saturday 25th November
As it’s so early in the Christmas season, we’ll just be doing 1/2 songs from last year.
No dress code
Arrival: 4:30pm
Performance: 5pm
Social Singing Choir Concert @ The Cliftonville Cultural Space
Venue: Cliftonville Cultural Space - Albion Rd, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2HP
Arrive 5:45pm
Soundcheck @ 6pm
Doors 7:30pm
Setlist: TBC
Dresscode: Usual Choir Fabulousness
Margate Pride - Dreamland Scenic Stage Performance
Full details and timings are yet to be confirmed, however we have been asked to sing on the main stage at Dreamland. We will be singing two of our own songs as well as performing the song Joy with Tom Rasmussen.
We will also be singing in the parade. But this is not part of the performance. So those wanting to come after the parade for a shorter period are welcome to do so.
Choir Quiz - Pride Fundraiser
In addition to our choir concert last month, we will be having a quiz night held at CAMP on Northdown Road to raise funds for Margate Pride. Big thank you to choir member Clare for organising it! There’s no need for people say they want to come, just turn up. It's all for a bit of fun. £5 entry and camp have said £2 of each ticket of that they will put in prize pot for winning team and rest will go to Pride.
Arrival for 7pm
7.30pm The quiz starts.
Summer Term Dates
The summer term of The Social Singing Choir begins on June 13th
The choir has been at capacity for the last few terms, but there are a limited number of places for the upcoming term, so these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The sign up details are included below. Once you have made payment, please send an email to me (Harri) at studio@institutestudios.com, then you'll be added to the membership list. When all the places are filled another email will be sent out to avoid any confusion.
We'll be working towards performances for Margate Pride. It would be great to get some joyful choir song suggestions for the summer term.
The sign-up details are included below. As always, the membership subs include all the additional shows and socials.
Membership Details
Reference - 'SSC Choir'
Amount: £60.00
Hugh E Gavin
Sort Code: 20 24 64
Account number: 63033287
Barclays Bank
Once transferred, please send an email to Harri at studio@institutestudios.com confirming your payment. I will then add you to the membership list.
Rehearsals are with Hughie, and they take place on Tuesdays 7:45-8:45pm (doors open at 7.30pm) at Union Church (Union Crescent, Margate CT9 1NR).
Pride Fundraiser - Choir-oke
Elsewhere Saturday 27th May
Dress Code: Colourful
Meeting time at the venue: 5pm
Rehearsal & Soundcheck 5-6pm
Doors at 7:30pm - We sing at 8pm
Setlist
Dancing On My Own
Joy
Like A Prayer
Can't Get You Out Of My Head (Singalong)
Good Times
True Colours (Singalong)
Free parking is available at weekends in The Mill Lane Car Park at the top of the high street.
Gulbenkian Theatre - OPA
Gulbenkian - Thursday May 18th
Dress Code: Colourful
Meeting time at the venue: 6pm
Concert Starts at 7:30pm
Each choir member will get a +1 ticket for the event.
Free parking is available to Gulbenkian customers after 5pm on weekdays and all day at weekends in any University car park
Setlist
Like A Prayer
Can't Get You Out Of My Head
Joy
(Depending on Rehearsal)