Reggae Choir is an amateur non-audition, non-religious, community choir open to anyone who enjoys singing Reggae Music. Started in September 2012 Reggae Choir runs workshops throughout the year singing different styles of Reggae music that include Pop Reggae, Two Tone, Rock Steady, Ska, Classic Reggae, Lovers Rock. We even tackle 'Reggified' songs. That is well known pop songs given a reggae twist.

We’ve had the pleasure of performing at many indoor and outdoor events and festivals such as The UK’s largest Reggae and Dub Festival, One Love Festival, Citadel Festival, Royal Festival Hall, Fairfield Concert Hall, Hackney Empire, Royal Academy of Arts to name but a few. For more information see: http://www.reggaechoir.com/

Why Mental Health?

Mental Health issues affects millions and is no discriminator of age. Many suffer in silence. It is wonderful to see a shifting in the social climate’s perception to having a more open discussion on this subject.

Reggae Choir is no different, with some of our members directly or indirectly affected. We wanted to raise awareness and funding in a joyful way befitting who we are as a community choir.

Why Young Minds?

Many of our members are associated with the educational sector, the NHS or have worked within mental health for many years and have witnessed first hand how mental health issues affect young people.

Young Minds based in Southwark is a committed charity working tirelessly championing the wellbeing and mental health of young people.

All the money raised from Reggae Beat Walk will go to Young Minds.

How Does this work?

Reggae Choir is partnering with registered charityYoung Minds Charity to do a Reggae Themed Walkathon – helping to raise money for children and young people affected by mental health issues. 

The walk is open to all. We will be walking through East London, starting in Stratford at Stratford Circus through to Hackney’s Victoria Park.

The difference with this walk is that we’ll be walking, singing, bopping, skanking to an array of different Reggae songs from a selection you’ll have access to once registered. Please note under 16’s can walk for free provided they are accompanied by a paying adult.

All participants will only formally be registered once they pay the joining fee of £5 via donation to this 'Just Giving' page. 

Further Details                                                               

• Meeting Point: Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, E15 1BX.                                                                  
• Date: Sunday 24th September                             
• Walk: Stratford Circus to Victoria Park via Roman  Road, E9.                                                                     
• Distance:  Approx 3.5 miles                                          
• Time: Approx 2 hour walk                                              
• Meeting Time: 10:30am at Stratford Circus, walk time starts at 11:00am.

After your donation, please send an email to thereggaechoir@yahoo.com to gain access to over 50 song lyrics we will be singing on our sponsored walk. This walk is open to everyone. Please encourage your friends and family to join us. You will receive a fundraising pack (soft copies are available) which includes a sponsorship form, some guidelines/more information on the walk, a map and a disclaimer form.

We look forward to walking and singing with you!