CHILDREN’S voices are set to wow audiences at the Voices for Life fifth anniversary concert.

The massed children’s choir of 250 pupils from seven primary schools including, St Mary’s C of E Primary School at Writhlington, is preparing to fill Bath Abbey with song on June 24, at local charity Voices for Life ‘Sing for Hope' concert.

The annual concert follows the charity’s five-year journey since it was founded during lockdown, and celebrates the power of music to uplift, inspire and create a brighter future.

In five years, the charity has helped more than 31,000 children across the South West and beyond to grow in confidence through singing and wellbeing projects, assemblies and choirs.

As one child in a previous project explained: “When I don’t know what to say, or how to talk to someone else there, the songs help me. It’s like the songs give me confidence.”

From uplifting favourites such as ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’, to musical director Kate Courage’s brand-new composition, it is a performance guaranteed to put smiles on faces.

With many children performing on stage for the first time in their lives, every effort has been made to make it a memorable moment for them and their families.

Aside from the chance to sing in such a stunning venue, they will be joined by former BBC presenter Ali Vowles as compere, professional musicians and VFL Young Ambassador Belinda Gifford-Guy (BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2023).

Proceeds from the concert will go to Voices for Life’s fifth anniversary ‘Raise the Roof’ appeal, giving 500 children from under-served areas the chance to take part in its projects.

The performance on Wednesday, June 24 begins at 6.30pm and is suitable for all ages. Tickets are available online from: www.voicesforlife.org.uk/events/.