Voicebeat is a world music community choir based in the West End of Glasgow. Why not sing with us?

We sing songs from around the world in easy unaccompanied harmony, often in foreign languages, in an informal, lively, supportive atmosphere.  Whatever your background and experience, you are welcome at Voicebeat.  There’s no audition and you don't need to be able to read music, as the songs are taught by ear. We meet in Kelvinbridge on Mondays at 7pm (see Rehearsals) and give regular performances. Anyone is welcome to just turn up at any point, but it's a good idea to check the rehearsal schedule first. Your first rehearsal is free. You can contact us at voicebeat@gmail.com.

What they said…

Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Nice folk to meet up with. Relaxed and non-intimidating environment. I felt welcomed and able to just do my best – a pressure-free choir with no audition is brilliant. Diverse, regular gigs. Interesting range of music. I feel more confident about my singing. Fun, informative and entertaining. Good variety of songs. Lots of social activities. Inclusive, fun, easy-going and challenging – a great balance. I love the openness and inclusivity of Voicebeat. Voicebeat made a very big difference in my life and helped me lots during a very hard time. Makes you happy, leave your worries behind! Friendship, fun and fine songs. Banana bread!
  

NEWS NEWS NEWS

On Monday 1 October we had our termly workshop: Bruce Ncube (right) on Zimbabwean singing. We aim to have a workshop from a visiting songleader in a specific style/tradition each term.
2017/18 was our 15th anniversary year. We started the celebrations with an ANNIVERSARY CONCERT on 25 November, launched our NEW CD and our FRIENDS OF VOICEBEAT scheme, and finished in high style with our summer concert at the Kibble Palace. Click here for a little sample track from the CD. Downloads are available on Bandcamp.
In April we held our (first ever?) ceilidh on 28 April at the Glasgow University Union. A huge turnout and a great time had by all, including singing contributions from our friends at Govanhill Voices and Voicemale.
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Photo: Bruno Ashley
17 February was One Day Without Us, celebrating the contribution of immigrants to British society. We contributed our version of the Scots chorus song "In Freenship's Name", with an extra verse written by one of our basses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhBIZFB9gv4
Here (below) is a message from Iran, after a member of Voicebeat appealed for much-needed earthquake relief in his native Kurdistan.
Why not join our email list to stay in touch with what's going on? We have a Facebook page at facebook.com/VoicebeatGlasgow.  Please "like" us and spread the word about our events. Follow us on Twitter (see panel right). For more about our performances, past and future, see the events page.  
OTHER SINGING OPPORTUNITIES:
On Wednesdays at 8pm, our songleader Harry runs an informal harmony singing group for men, called Voicemale, at Clincarthill Parish Church, 1220 Cathcart Rd G42 9EU.
On the South Side, Govanhill Voices meet on Thursday evenings in Daisy Street to sing unaccompanied harmony songs from all sorts of genres.
Every first Friday of the month, you can sing shapenote ("Sacred Harp") music in Glasgow at an informal gathering known as the First Friday Sing, run by Shapenote Scotland. There is also a Third Friday Sing in Edinburgh.
There are now regular singarounds on the South Side (Old Toll Bar, Wednesday) and in the West End (Snaffle Bit/Dram, Monday), run by Martin Graham and others. Check Facebook for times and details.
We have a promotional video! Watch it above, or full size on Vimeo. You can also watch this film of our participation in the project "Sing me a new song" (2014).
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