Portsmouth Community Choir
Learn to sing, be part of a real community and make new friends at our Portsmouth community choir. Help us raise £1 million for charity as you sing your heart out with our group. There are lots of opportunities to take part in our fun and unique fundraising events where you can let your hair down and have fun. No audition required!
“Since joining the Buskerteers (Portsmouth) I have a lovely new set of friends. After every session you feel on a natural high. The session are uplifting and fun…You can go along to public busking events which raise money for charities and the Buskerteers social events are a good way of seeing different parts of the country. I would highly recommend going to the free taster session.”
-Charlotte Grant
Welcome to those without musical experience
Don’t worry if you don’t have previous singing or musical experience. All you need is a can-do attitude and we can teach you the rest - if you can talk, you can sing. Our professional, trained musicians will be with you every step of the way to help you improve every week.
We know it can be scary to sing in front of people so that’s why we’ll never make you sing on your own. You’ll always sing in groups, with friendly people supporting you.
Join our safe space to be yourself
With increasing loneliness and anxiety, the pressures of life can be hard on you. Our members understand hardships very well and you can find genuine support in the choir group. Find yourself again with help from our choir.
“It’s fantastic! I enjoy learning the harmonies and new songs, making new friends and leaving feeling totally uplifted. I really enjoyed singing at the festival with all the choirs, such a lovely day”
-Lynn Embleton
Total raised for charity:
£154,734.85
About the Portsmouth choir group
The Portsmouth Choir are very friendly and welcoming. We’re a lovely group of singers with a great sense of humour. It's a busy rehearsal room with a buzzing atmosphere so it's the perfect place to get into choir singing. You’ll be very well looked after, surrounded by kind people.
"I’d recommend everything... sharing our love of music with each other, making new friends and feeling part of something rather special. Raising money is always a great thing to do, too"
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- Barbara Holloway
A message from your choir leader
My name is Kurt Munro and I am the Buskerteers Choir Leader for New Forest, Bournemouth, Southampton and Portsmouth.
I've been a professional musician for many years. I've travelled all over the world performing at many different shows, corporate events and weddings.
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I'm very excited to welcome you into our choir and to take you on an amazing musical journey. We'll be learning songs and performing on stage together, and trying to raise as much money for charity as we can with our busking and performing.
I can't wait to meet you! Have a listen to my performance in the meantime.
Kurt Munro
Choir Leader
Why join our fantastic choir?
If you love to sing, you’ll love Buskerteers Choir!
Join in with the fun and begin your exciting journey of building new friendships, experiencing unique events and improving your general well-being by taking part in a healthy and active hobby.
Anyone can join our Portsmouth community choir. We’re an open and friendly space that welcomes everyone from all walks of life. When you come to our sessions you’ll:
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Have great fun
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Sing great songs
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Make new friends
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Build your confidence
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Raise money for charity
Pride of Britain awards
Founder and Director of the Buskerteers Choir, Andrew Small, was nominated for a Pride of Britain Award 2021 for fundraising.
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ITV News attended our local choir rehearsal to find out more about the Buskerteers.
“I have been a member of the Buskerteers Choir for 8 months now and thoroughly enjoy participating with a great group of people. The added bonus amongst the joy is that you get to help raise much-needed money for charity and improve your mental health! What's not to like!!!”
- Chrissy Nunn
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