Newton Mearns Rock Choir joins 24-hour musical fundraiser for Mental Health Awareness Week

On Tuesday, May 19, starting at 11am, through until 11am the following day, Rock Choir, the largest contemporary choir in the UK with 32,000 members, will be hosting #RockChoir24 via its Facebook page.

Throughout the day and night, the Rock Choir team will host an energetic schedule of dynamic singing sessions, themed musical events, songs from the decades and social musical events, as well as sessions aimed at teenagers and younger children meaning the whole family can join in.

It’ll be a virtual music Rock Choir Festival which can be experienced from the comfort of everyone’s own home.

Mixed up with the musical content will be both live and pre-recorded footage and video messages from key worker Rock Choir members who will share their stories from the front line in response to the pandemic.

Also highlighted will be stories about inspirational acts of kindness from across the UK to reinforce the theme of ‘Kindness’ which Mental Health Awareness Week has adopted for this year.

The Rock Choir Team has also been receiving video messages from their celebrity friends and fans including Jess Glynne, Michael Ball and Sir Cliff Richard. Each have sent in heartfelt messages of kindness, encouragement and support for Rock Choir’s fundraising mission and Mental Health Awareness Week.

These messages will also be shown throughout the 24-hour period.

Elaine Williamson, leader of the Newton Mearns Rock Choir, will be leading dome of the live sessions during the 24-hour fundraiser.

Caroline Redman Lusher, the founder, creator and creative director of Rock Choir, will host the event.

She said: “Over the years, we have developed a unique formula in order to integrate contemporary music and singing into the lives of the public and I am proud that we are continuing to do this through lockdown.

“Our 24-hour Rock Choir National fundraiser will not only bring back to back music, singing and entertainment to everyone, but will also lift spirits and engage everyone with feel-good and uplifting music.

“Most importantly, it will help raise awareness of and much needed funds for the Mental Health Foundation who host the national annual Mental Health Awareness Week.”

Mark Rowland, CEO of the Mental Health Foundation, added: “I am so delighted that Rock Choir are putting on a 24-hour fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation and to be taking part by singing in it myself too.

“By bringing people together and raising funds, the Rock Choir is not only an expression of kindness but one that uses singing which is also great for our mental health. I can’t wait to take part.”

The Rock Choir fundraiser is for everyone, not just Rock Choir members.

Donations can be made via the Facebook Donate option on Rock Choir’s Facebook page, or by texting SING5 to donate £5 or SING10 to donate £10 to 70500.