Where From? Where Now?

The Choir with No Name

Last Saturday reminded me how full London is with things going on. This city is bursting but I find weeks disappear and they pass me by. Luckily this time I caught some of it with Hazel, the voice of the last post, up on the roof gardens on the South Bank.

The Choir with No Name sing their heart out amongst the flowers on The Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden

I’m handing over to Hazel to tell you some more:

At the South Bank the past weeks have seen so many inspirational events happening as part of the ‘London Fringe Festival’, some still going. Young people performing dance, music and poetry coming together and showing what wonderful talent and commitment there is in London’s communities.

On Saturday I went to the Queen Elizabeth Hall and ascended to the top in the open, (even though I sell the Big Issue just around the corner near Waterloo Station I’d never been aware that this venue existed!). A choir was singing. The performance was by ‘The Choir with No Name’. This is a group of people who are, or have been, homeless as well as men and women who have hit rock bottom with nowhere to turn. It was wonderful. To me it gave a sense of pride. Homelessness is not a choice and to see people coming together and working as a team with such a sense of joy and togetherness was truly inspirational for everyone.

Inspirational, energetic Marie Benton in full swing - founder and director of The Choir with No Name

and here's Hazel loving it

I definitely recommend keeping an eye out for the choir’s next gig.

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