Access: Wheelchair accessible. Pay per hour parking outside on Brunswick Square. City Centre bus stops in Cabot Circus less than 5 minutes walk away.
How to join:You don’t have to contact us, you can just show up! But if you’d prefer to speak to someone first, please call us on 07593 259 257 or email us at creativecommunities@bdp.org.uk
Rising Voices is a weekly choir open to anyone affected by drugs and alcohol, as well as family members and those who work or volunteer in treatment services. We have been singing together for over 10 years, offering a great opportunity to build connections, feel part of a recovery community, and to be uplifted by the power of singing with others.
No singing experience is needed — we learn by ear and truly believe everyone can sing!
Performances are optional, but they can be a great way to build confidence and self-esteem. As well as our regular end of term concerts, we have performed at Bristol Beacon, The Recovery Festival,St. George’s, The Mount Without, Circomedia, St. Stephen’s, the SS Great Britain, TortworthArboretumand many manymore. We also regularly feature on radio and tv, including Songs of Praise, BBC Points West, ITV West, BBC Radio Bristol, BCFM and Ujima.
Who can join our groups?
Our groups are open to anyone with lived experience of drug or alcohol use—whether that’s recent or from 30 years ago. We also welcome people who work or volunteer in drug and alcohol services to join Bristol Recovery Orchestra or Rising Voices Choir, as we know it benefits staff mental health and working practice.
Past Events
Take a look at some of the past events that the Rising Voices has been part of
Rising Voices choir has been like a golden thread through my recovery. There have been bleak and miserable times when I’ve dragged myself to choir practice and forced myself to join in, but the magic of singing with people who understand always works, and I always feel comforted and uplifted when we check out.
Robin
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When: Tuesdays 17:00 – 19:00
Where: The Unitarian Hall, Brunswick Square, BS2 8PE
Access: Wheelchair accessible. Pay per hour parking outside on Brunswick Square. City Centre bus stops in Cabot Circus less than 5 minutes walk away.
