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ABOUT US

Over the past six years, Bristol Show Choir has become one of the largest and most active community choirs in the city.

Comprising over 250 members, we now have four groups meeting across Bristol on various nights of the week.

Bristol is Show Choir’s founder city, and our incredible singers have set the tone for our passionate and deeply welcoming vibe ever since.

Become a part of Bristol’s biggest musical theatre choir by signing up for your FREE taster session.

TIMES & LOCATIONS

To join any of our Bristol Show Choir groups, simply select your preferred rehearsal when signing up to join us.

🌟 Downend 🌟

When? Monday evenings, 7.30-9pm
Where? Downend Folk House, Overndale Road BS16 2RW
Parking? Large on-site car park
Disabled Access? Yes. 

🌟 Southville 🌟

When? Tuesday evenings, 7.30-9pm
Where? Factory 8, Upton Road BS3 1QZ
Parking? On-street parking, free after 5pm
Disabled Access? Yes. 

🌟 Clifton 🌟

When? Thursday evenings, 7.30-9pm
Where? Redland URC, Whiteladies Road BS6 6SA
Parking? On-street parking, free after 5pm
Disabled Access? Yes. 

🌟 Westbury-on-Trym 🌟

When? Tuesday evenings, 8-9.30pm
Where? Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall, Eastfield Road BS9 4AG
Parking? Free on-street parking & Westbury Hill carpark, just down the road
Disabled Access? Yes. 

TERM DATES

Join us for the start of a new Show Choir term! Your first session is absolutely FREE!

🌟 AUTUMN 2024 🌟

23rd September - 5th December
(no sessions w/b 28th October)

🌟 SPRING 2025 🌟

13th January - 27th March
(no sessions w/b 17th February)

HOW IT WORKS

When you sign up for a Show Choir taster, your first session is completely FREE, with no obligation to join.

If you decide to join, membership is £26.99 per month (£23.99 concessionary rate), paid monthly.

Discover the fabulous benefits of Show Choir membership on our FAQ’s below!

Each week throughout term, we meet for 90 minute rehearsals. In these rehearsals, we learn musical theatre songs in glorious a cappella - all exclusively arranged for Show Choir.

At the end of each term, we offer members the chance to perform in all kinds of incredible venues and spaces - from local community events to 2000 seater auditoriums.

Want to know more? How Show Choir Works

MEET OUR TEAM

Get to know the fabulous professionals that make Bristol Show Choir happen.

CHARLIE MORRIS

Clifton & Westbury-on-Trym Leader

A music graduate from the University of Bristol, Charlie is Artistic Director and co-founder of award-winning touring opera company, Opera in a Box, a Saturday morning broadcaster on the BCfm Radio ‘Saturday Edition’ and a Secondary Teacher of Music at Bristol Grammar School.

Charlie is heavily involved in music outreach in Bristol and is so happy to be a part of Show Choir.

JACK HAMILTON

Southville & Downend Leader

Originally a chorister at Worcester Cathedral, Jack later studied Music at Bristol University, graduating in 2013.

Since then, he has worked professionally as a vocalist and musician, touring the UK and Europe extensively in various bands, playing countless shows and festivals including Glastonbury and as a vocal coach.

Jack loves being a part of Show Choir, sharing his passion for singing with other musical theatre lovers!

SIÂN WILLIAMS

Show Choir
Administrator

Siân is the go-to woman for all Show Choir enquiries!

Whilst she has no music or singing background, she joined Bristol Show Choir in September 2017 and hasn’t looked back since!

Siân loves the sense of belonging that comes from being part of Show Choir and is well aware of the positive benefits to emotional well being that it brings.

JOIN BRISTOL SHOW CHOIR!

It couldn’t be easier to join Bristol Show Choir. Simply click on the ‘Join Us’ button below to sign up for your FREE taster session.

If you have any questions, check out our FAQ’s below.

BRISTOL SHOW CHOIR FAQ’s

Answers to all your most burning Bristol Show Choir questions can be found here!

Need to talk to somebody? No problem! Email us at bristol@ukshowchoir.com

    • 30 sessions per year, split into 3 x 10 week terms. We roughly follow school terms and you can see a list of our upcoming term dates under 'Term Dates' above. 

    • The option to go along to another group if you can’t make your usual session - we do the same material with all groups - and to double or triple up on performance weeks (to get a bit of extra practice in!).

    • Each term, you will learn fabulous new songs as well as rehearse some old favourites, from a variety of musical theatre shows, all in a cappella and all arranged exclusively for Show Choir.

    • Scores and practise MP3 tracks for all our songs, perfect for a singalong in the car!

    • Each term, there will be at least one performance opportunity, from concerts, to busks, to video shoots and festival performances. It’s never compulsory to perform, but we love our members to get as involved as much as possible.

    • Access to hundreds of hours of online video coaching content through Show Choir GOLD.

    • The opportunity to take part in a ‘big trip’! Past trips have included performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Derry Choral Festival, international choir exchanges and the Manchester Amateur Choral Competition (please note trips carry an extra cost).

    • A huge part of Show Choir is making friends! Each term, there will be a minimum of 2 social opportunities – everything from trips to the theatre, to meals out, to karaoke nights and more! 

    • Membership to our closed Facebook group and unofficial WhatsApp group – great social platforms for all things Show Choir!

  • Yes! Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to join Show Choir.

  • No, we don’t hold auditions. We believe strongly in the importance of group singing and know that auditions would be off-putting to lots of people.

  • Although we work from scores, you don’t need to be able to read music in order to join us.

    The score is there as a guide (you’ll be surprised how quickly you pick up following it!) and we still teach everything from scratch, by ear.

  • Following a FREE taster session, Show Choir membership is £26.99 per month (£23.99 concessionary rate) payable monthly via direct debit.

    On the date that you sign up you'll be charged for the remaining sessions in that month, if applicable, and then the normal monthly subscription on the 1st of every month thereafter.

  • We accept new members for the first THREE SESSIONS of each term.

    After that, new member requests are placed on the waiting list for the following term.

  • You are more than welcome to go along to one of the other Bristol Show Choir groups if you can’t make your usual rehearsal.

  • Show Choir GOLD is our incredible online learning resources platform, exclusive to Show Choir.

    As a Show Choir member, you get unlimited access to a library of videos, on everything from vocal technique to music theory, maintaining vocal health to performance technique.

    Explore hundreds of hours of tutorials from West End stars, internationally renowned vocal tutors, performance psychologists and more!

  • Yes. We aggregate the cost across a whole year, so monthly payments represent a year’s choir membership divided by twelve.

    But don’t worry! While rehearsals might pause in and around school holidays, we still offer performance opportunities and social activities throughout the year. There’s plenty of opportunities to get your Show Choir fix!

  • We don’t offer membership pauses - the monthly payments reflect your membership to Show Choir.

    However, if you find yourself experiencing special circumstances (illness/compassionate grounds) please do talk to us :-)

  • We hope you don’t! But if you would like to leave, we simply ask for one month’s notice.

  • We love it when old members return – our door is always open (as long as we have a space available in your group)!

    We just ask for a small £15 admin fee before re-starting your monthly direct debit.

  • Yes – as long as there are spaces available!

    Please get in touch if you'd like to swap to another group or another one of our choirs.