Rock Choir, the largest contemporary choir in the world, announce that they will be releasing a Christmas single to support the Mental Health Foundation.
Thousands of Rock Choir Members from across England, Wales and Scotland have come together virtually as one choir to record their vocals on a national Christmas single of a very special Rock Choir version of Keeping The Dream Alive.
This includes Rock Choir Members from Worcester, Great Malvern, Droitwich and Tewkesbury who are led by Jacob Ashworth as well as the team of Rock Choir leaders from more than 400 UK towns and communities along with Rock Choir’s vocalist, inspirational creator and founder Caroline Redman Lusher will all take part in the single which will be released on Friday, December 11. With the world experiencing an unprecedented health emergency, the mental health of millions has been impacted.
With a record speed turnaround, the Rock Choir Team quickly adapted and moved their membership to a virtual online experience.
They provided an essential routine in lockdown, ensuring communities stayed connected and could continue to sing.
The team also focused on and created a new platform to support and nurture the invaluable and special friendships in Rock Choir allowing them to continue and remain connected.
It was vital that the Rock Choir members, could feel supported and cared for reflecting the original ethos and family culture of Rock Choir.
During lockdown, the invitation to take part in their feel-good uplifting singing sessions was opened up to the wider public when Rock Choir pledged to run a free daily live singing session via their Facebook page throughout the entire period.
The whole of the UK was encouraged to join in. 106 consecutive days of their daily sessions reached over five million views.
Mark Rowland, CEO of the Mental Health Foundation said: “Music is great for our mental health; both listening to it and playing or singing which is why Rock Choir are such a great fit for us.
“We love knowing that people all around the country are taking part.”
Keeping the Dream Alive will be available on all major streaming platforms.
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