Rise in Song fundraising concert

11 October 2024: Rise in Song fundraising concert in Bristol drew an audience of over two hundred at All Saints Clifton coordinated by Kai Honey, musical director of the climate choir, and compered by activist musician Kimwei and choir member Kay. Singers from Bristol, London, Exeter, Portsmouth, Stroud and other parts of the UK assembled to sing songs from actions including powerful favourites Let Us Stand, Eradicate Ecocide and The Climate’s Changing. A vocal ensemble sang four songs from the balcony including Love is Stronger than Fear and This Ancient Land, and the jazz fusion band Plant with Legs entertained with multiple instruments played with panache. The interval included homemade cakes and a silent auction for donated prizes which supplemented ticket income and donations to raise funds, half of which go to the movement’s choir in Zimbabwe and to a bore hole in the drought-stricken country. Singer Ali Orbaum took the solo of People Have the Power with John Woodhouse on guitar, backed by the choir and audience – a truly rousing finale to a heartfelt motivating evening. Thanks to all who generously donated – and who continue to donate via the button on this website.