You’ll be rocking around the Christmas tree

Rock Choir, the largest contemporary choir in the world, including members from Hull, Beverley and Scunthorpe, will release a Christmas single to support the Mental Health Foundation and help raise awareness of mental health.

Thousands of Rock Choir singers from across England, Wales and Scotland will come together as one choir for the first time since lockdown began to record their vocals for a special version of keeping The Dream Alive.

The single will be released on Friday, December 11, and will be available on all major streaming platforms.

Caroline Redman Lusher, founder and creator of Rock Choir, said: “The lyrics in the song are extremely relevant to arts and entertainment at the moment; ‘The game will never be over, because we’re keeping the dream alive’.

“It’s been one of the hardest-hit industries this year and everyone is desperate to find a positive and successful way forward to allow music and singing to take its place in society again.”

During lockdown, the invitation to take part in Rock Choir’s feel-good sessions was opened up to the wider public.

It ran 106 consecutive days of free singing via its Facebook page that achieved more than five million views.

Mark Rowland, CEO of the Mental Health Foundation, said: “We are delighted that Rock Choir is releasing its own version of keeping The Dream Alive and supporting good mental health for all.

“We are very excited to hear the single and hope that, as it’s coming out at Christmas, it has a shot at becoming that elusive number one.

“Music is great for our mental health; both listening to it and playing or singing, which is why Rock Choir is such a great fit for us.”