A joyful, community celebration of local amateur choirs.
10:00 AM – 6:30PM, Saturday, May 15, 2027
St. John’s Church, Newbury
St. John’s Church, Newbury
About
Big Sing Saturday is a vibrant one-day festival that honors the power of group singing and showcases the diversity of local amateur choirs from Newbury and its surrounding areas.
Part of the esteemed Newbury Spring Festival, this unique event unites community voices for a day filled with music, connection, and shared joy.
The atmosphere is friendly and inviting—it's not a formal concert, but rather a true festival experience where attendees can freely come and go, savor refreshments, and enjoy an array of choral styles and genres throughout the day.
Part of the esteemed Newbury Spring Festival, this unique event unites community voices for a day filled with music, connection, and shared joy.
The atmosphere is friendly and inviting—it's not a formal concert, but rather a true festival experience where attendees can freely come and go, savor refreshments, and enjoy an array of choral styles and genres throughout the day.
What To Expect
Big Sing Saturday is split into three performance sessions, each offering a cross-section of choirs and musical styles
Morning Blend
10am-12:30pm
Uplifting choir performances to start the day, showcasing a variety of local voices and styles.
Midday Mix
1pm-3:30pm
A vibrant mix of choirs and genres, perfect for a lunchtime visit and a taste of Newbury’s choral diversity.
Sundowner Session
4pm-6:30pm
Golden-hour singing to close the day in celebration, with feel-good performances to end the festival on a high.
At the start of each session, there will be a fun, uplifting group warm-up, giving choirs and audiences alike the opportunity to sing together and share in the joy of collective music-making.
Free Community Event
Big Sing Saturday is a free for all audience members, open and accessible to all ages.
Donations are welcome throughout the day, with all proceeds going to a chosen charity (to be confirmed).
Refreshments will be available to purchase throughout the day.
Donations are welcome throughout the day, with all proceeds going to a chosen charity (to be confirmed).
Refreshments will be available to purchase throughout the day.
Choir Participation
We invite amateur choirs from Newbury and the surrounding area to take part in Big Sing Saturday, each presenting 25 minute set as part of the programme.
This is an opportunity to perform, connect with other choirs, and be part of a meaningful celebration of community singing as part of the Newbury Spring Festival.
Apply to perform: bit.ly/BSSignUp2027
Early applications are encouraged to support programming and scheduling.
Deadline 31st March 2027
“Big Sing Saturday is part of the Newbury Spring Festival 2027, celebrating music in all its diversity – and shining a spotlight on the incredible local choirs that make our community sing.”
Previous Choirs
We are proud to showcase a diverse programme of local choirs. Last year's festival included these fabulous choirs!
VoxFresh is a professional and exciting singing group where young vocalists can discover their full potential through contemporary music.
Sing For Fun is exactly what it sounds like! We sing a joyful mix of pop, rock and musical theatre.
Cromwell Singers are a choir with approximately 50 members that have been performing a wide repertoire since 1976.
The choir, formally called ‘The Kingsclere Choral Society’, was formed in the 1922. They perform a wide range of music: from Bach to Beatles!
VoxSonix is all about community singing with each group defining its own journey with song choices, opportunities, and teaching pace.
Harmony InSpires is an award-winning women’s a cappella chorus singing four-part harmony in a sparkling mix of musical theatre, pop favourites, and heartfelt ballads.
Sing Louder began January 2022 and has flourished into a wonderful choir. Performing all kinds of music from modern pop, musical theatre to old classics. Working on two part and SAB pieces.
Reading Male Voice Choir has celebrated its 55th year.
Singing nationally & Internationally, in the spring of 2025, RMVC were announced as winners of a What’s on Reading Cultural Award – Champion of Reading. This was to celebrate our rich history of support of local and national charities and representing Reading on the national and international stage for over the last 50 years.
Soul Reason is choir with groove and heart!
Our mission is to bring people together through the power of music, fostering a sense of community and joy. We believe in the transformative power of singing, not only for individual wellbeing but also for creating a collective spirit that resonates beyond our rehearsals and performances.
Our mission is to bring people together through the power of music, fostering a sense of community and joy. We believe in the transformative power of singing, not only for individual wellbeing but also for creating a collective spirit that resonates beyond our rehearsals and performances.