A Feast for Freedom: Celebrating 10 Years of the Sing for Freedom Choir

An evening of food, music and cultural connection celebrating 10 years of the Sing for Freedom Choir, with Sheila Dillon and special guests. Join us for a special evening celebrating ten years of Sing for Freedom Choir, hosted by Sheila Dillon, presenter of BBC Radio 4's The Food Programme. Bringing together exceptional food, live music and inspiring stories, A Feast for Freedom is a celebration of the creative community that has grown through ten years of singing together. Celebrated chefs and food writers Romy Gill and Alissa Timoshkina will collaborate with Lupa and E5 Bakehouse, alongside Sing for Freedom choir members to prepare a delicious feast inspired by flavours and food traditions from around the world. Hosted in the grand and atmospheric setting of Christ Church Highbury, guests will enjoy a generous selection of dishes, served as a shared feast around communal, candle lit tables. Food, music and conversation will bring us together to acknowledge 10 years of this ambitious project, whilst raising funds to make the next 10 years possible. The event begins with a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink on arrival, with a selection of wines and beers available to purchase throughout the evening, courtesy of a local independent wine shop. Come hungry and curious, ready for a uniquely entertaining evening in support of the Sing for Freedom Choir! What to expect • An international feast created by acclaimed chefs alongside choir members • Live performances from Sing for Freedom Choir • Stories and conversations hosted by Sheila Dillon • A celebration of ten years of music, friendship and community • A silent auction and opportunities to support the choir's future Ten years of Sing for Freedom Founded in 2016 by survivors of torture, Sing for Freedom brings refugees, people seeking sanctuary and local residents together through the joy of singing. More than a choir, it is a community built on friendship, mutual support and solidarity, where people from different backgrounds come together as equals, sharing their voices, creativity, experiences and strengths. Its impact reaches far beyond its singers. Through performances, collaborations and sharing its expertise with other choirs, Sing for Freedom inspires audiences and communities, demonstrating how music can overcome differences, build understanding and spread hope and joy. Sing for Freedom is a programme of Together Productions, a community arts organisation bringing people together through the arts to build connection and inspire positive social change. Help make the next ten years possible This special evening is a fundraiser to help secure Sing for Freedom's precarious future. It costs around £40,000 a year to sustain the choir, providing professional musical leadership, regular rehearsals, performances and practical support for singers who might otherwise be unable to participate. We hope guests will consider making an additional donation during the evening, or supporting our silent auction. Can't join us? You can still be part of our tenth birthday celebrations by supporting our Sing for Freedom: The Next Ten Years appeal: https://localgiving.org/Sing-for-Freedom10 Thank you for helping us make the next ten years possible!