Choir’s big day in aid of mental health

People across the northeast will be taking part in a 24-hour fundraising event in aid of the Mental Health Foundation.

The effort will be led by Rock Choir, whose members will stage energetic performances, day and night, on Tuesday.

As well as musical content, there will be pre-recorded footage and video messages from key workers, who will share their stories of working on the front line.

Messages from celebrities who have pledged their support, including Jess Glynne, Michael Ball and Sir Cliff Richard, will also be shown.

Rock Choir leader Rachel Watson looks

“We’ll be doing a lot of things like singing, dancing”

after the choirs in Stonehaven, Inverurie and Aberdeen, and will be leading some of the live sessions.

She said: “We’ll be doing a lot of things like singing, dancing, yoga and cocktail making to raise awareness of mental health and to raise money for Mental Health Foundation.

“It’s such a good cause and it’s so important to raise awareness, especially now with the uncertainty with lockdown.”

Mark Rowland, chief executive of the Mental Health Foundation, added: “By bringing people together and raising funds, the Rock Choir is not only an expression of kindness but one that uses singing, which is also great for our mental health.”