Out Aloud, Sheffield’s LGBT+ choir, has teamed up with the city’s largest LGBTQ+ event Kelham Pride to offer a free opportunity to be part of the celebrations.

The inclusive community choir is hosting a “Big Sing”, an open workshop for all members of the queer community to join them on Wednesday 18 June, 19:30 to 21:30 at Yellow Arch Studios in Neepsend. 

No experience is required to attend, simply a love for music and a desire to get involved. By taking part in the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to join Out Aloud in launching this year’s Kelham Pride Parade on Saturday 21 June.

Anna Kent, choir administrator, Out Aloud said: “We are so excited to host this event in preparation for Kelham Pride 2025. 

“We are welcoming everyone to get involved, and we’re confident our amazing choir leader, Val Regan will have you singing in no time! 

“Out Aloud is a community choir which means there are no auditions and there’s no need to read music. You don’t need any experience and we are a friendly bunch so come along and add your voice. If you can talk you can sing!”

Tracey Marshall, parade organiser, Kelham Pride, said: “I can’t think of a better way to begin our parade than with the fantastic chorus of Out Aloud. 

“Their Big Sing is the perfect way to get people involved in Kelham Pride, engaging the community and entertaining our proud paraders!” 

Event details:

• Rehearsal: Wednesday 18th June, 7.30-9.30pm, Yellow Arch in Kelham Island
• Kelham Pride performance: Saturday 21st June, 12:30pm

To sign up to the Big Sing, please fill out the sign up form