Friends of the Vox presents a festive Come and Sing Carols event with Orchestra, at the fabulous Colyer-Fergusson Hall at the Gulbenkian Arts Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury!

This unique event brings together keen singers to rehearse and perform standard, well-loved favourites alongside fresh, new settings of beloved carols arranged for choir and orchestra. This creative Come and Sing, led by Friends of the Vox's artistic advisor, James Meaders, and accompanist, Michael Higgins, will begin at 1:30 p.m. and will include rehearsal of a cappella carols, carols with piano, and carols with full orchestra. The day culminates with a 6:00 p.m. concert of all music rehearsed during the day.

Participant cost for the Come and Sing is £25 per person, £15 for under 18s, and free for carers, and should be booked via the link below.

The Concert - Enjoy the culmination of our Come and Sing Carols with Orchestra event!

Join us for a concert of Christmas Carols accompanied by FULL orchestra, led by Kent-based charity Friends of the Vox' Artistic Advisor, James Meaders.

Get ready to feel the Christmas spirit live and in person! This awesome event features choir and 30 piece orchestra playing your favourite Christmas carols including arrangements by local composer Jacob Bride. It’s the perfect way to launch into the last few days’ preparation for the festive season with friends and family. Come enjoy the magical sounds, sing along to some, and soak up the seasonal goodwill. Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration!

Featuring arrangements of popular carols by Vaughan Williams, Taylor Scott Davies and Jonathan Crutchfield.

Performances by Vox Anima Chamber Choir, Vox Populi, the Bradstow Singers, and our Come and Sing choir!

Concert tickets £15 (free for under 18s)