Barcelona English Choir
L'Auditori Lepant 150, 08013 Barcelona
Back in the city after a weekend in Montseny recording its upcoming music video, the Barcelona English Choir is keeping busy. This June, the choir will showcase its talents at L’Auditori in order to raise money for the charity ASSÍS Centre d’Acollida, a local shelter that focuses on empowering the homeless. Choir director Ed Aldcroft explained his decision to support this particular charity: “Homelessness is a big problem in Barcelona, one that we see every day when walking through the streets of the city. I think often people aren’t sure of the best way to help, so I wanted to choose a charity that provided support on every level to those without a home—from front line assistance such as clothes and food, to housing, employment and counselling to help people make a fresh start.” With tickets priced at only €10, its show on the 18th is a great way to escape the July heat whilst helping those who can’t. The venue seats an impressive 1,500 spectators, which the choir is hoping to fill. “We’ve already sold nearly 1,000 tickets, but I’d love for us to sell out this year, as we have in the past.” Performing in a bigger space will not only give the 202-person choir more elbow room on stage, but it will also allow for more money to be raised. The international mix of vocalists will take on an eclectic range of music from artists including Annie Lennox, Radiohead, Beyoncé, Joy Division, Nina Simone, Queen, Michael Jackson and Björk, ensuring all tastes are catered to.
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