Press

If you’re a friendly journalist or broadcaster we’d love to hear from you. We’ve got plenty of members willing to share their stories and some lovely photos up our sleeves. Just call Hayley on 07979 445021 or email  hayley@choirwithnoname.org

To view some of the lovely things people have said about us so far, have a browse through the articles here.

Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards - full list of amazing winners

10 Jun, 2023

The amazing winners of this year's Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards with TSB have been officially announced. The Awards celebrate extraordinary achievements of people of all ages, from children of courage to lifesaving emergency workers, inspirational fundraisers and people who make the world a better place, in local communities and on a national or even global scale.

Winners were chosen by the Pride of Britain judging panel from a shortlist drawn up after tens of thousands of public nominations were received. Winners will be honoured at a star-studded awards dinner at Grosvenor House in London on October 8, hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo...

We are so proud of Marie, our founder, who amongst so many inspirational people, was named this year's TSB Community Hero, for her work with our choirs. Remember to tune in to ITV, Thursday 12th October at 8pm to see her accept the award, as well as a surprise performance from some familar faces alonside a major British singing legend! 

Read the full article here.  

BBC Wales: Cardiff choir for homeless people aims to sing away worries

20 Apr, 2023

Homeless people are turning to a traditional Welsh pastime to help deal with everyday pressures and rebuild their confidence - choir singing.

Cardiff is one of the newest UK cities to host a branch of The Choir With No Name, an organisation set up for people who have experienced homelessness.

It aims to provide them a safe environment to "sing away their worries".

"We're not just a choir, we are a family," said Richard Sprake.

He was one of the first members when the Cardiff choir launched at the end of 2021 and said singing with a group has been amazing for him...

Read the full story by Garry Owen below.

BBC Radio 3 Music Matters - International Women's Day special

4 Mar, 2023

Our Birmingham Choir member, Ruthie, talks to BBC Radio 3 about choir and changing lives with music, a part of their celebration of International Women's Day. An inspirational and powerful listen!

You can listen again here

BRIGHTON: 'It's become the family I lost'

22 Dec, 2022

A brilliant feature by ITV Meridian on our Brighton choir, including a wonderful full length performance of Mary Do You Know

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