Black Voices

30/07/2026

It was so much fun performing at Coal Drops Yard back in 2023. A beautiful space & such good vibes. 😊

29/07/2026

Some great moments from Sunday’s Community Spirit 2026 at B:Music captured by Kate Green. What a wonderful evening of singing & community! 😊

29/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to support us on Sunday for the grand premiere of Gospel Reels, composed by kenburtonmusic. It’s always an honour to work with Ken, he absolutely exceeded our expectations with the Gospel Reels commission. Months of preparation & anticipation leading to one huge moment on the Symphony Hall stage with over 400 voices. Special thanks to the phenomenal vocalists in the lead choir who joined Black Voices, the amazingly talented instrumentalists from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire who accompanied us, the John Feeney Charitable Trust for funding this commission & all the staff & team bmusic_ltd. Last but not least thanks to all the Community Spirit choirs for an outstanding evening of singing & togetherness.

15/07/2026

Don't miss Community Spirit 2026! Join us next Sunday 26th July, 4pm for the 13th year of this amazing community project. Tickets are still available via the link below:

https://bmusic.co.uk/book/instance/2393736

02/05/2026

We’ve had a wonderful time in Cork performing . It’s was great to meet some of the choirs from across the globe participating in this year’s festival. Thank you for coming to our concert, for taking the time to say hello & thank us in person. We hope this will be the first of many more trips to Cork… 😊

22/03/2026

15/03/2026

08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day.! Wishing every phenomenal woman across the globe a wonderful day, filled with love and peace. Our strength, beauty and courage continues to bring hope in these uncertain times.

20/02/2026

Applications are now open for Talent in the Ranks 2026.

🔗 https://thenma.org.uk/learn/our-work/talent-in-the-ranks

You can read Laura's story in this post from the National Memorial Arboretum...

‘You’ve not only transformed my voice but also every aspect of my life and I will always be so grateful.’

In 2024, Laura Kelly took part in Talent in the Ranks, the Arboretum's free artist development programme for serving personnel, veterans and military family members.

With guidance and encouragement from the Arboretum team and our Associate Partners Black Voices, Talent in the Ranks artists develop their skills and creative practice, build confidence and have the opportunity to share their unique lived experiences in a safe and reflective place.

Of her experience, Laura shared, ‘This programme provided the safest space to be vulnerable, to express ourselves authentically, and to create art from the things we once carried in silence. It found me at a pivotal moment in my life—when I was struggling with my past and unable to see a clear future.

‘Through Talent in the Ranks, I found confidence, empowerment, and healing. It gave me the courage to speak, embrace my story, and to reconnect with the little girl who loved singing with her dad.

‘By the end, I stood proudly in front of thousands at a remembrance service, singing with confidence I never knew I had.’

Applications are now open for Talent in the Ranks 2026.

Now in its third year, the programme offers a welcoming and supportive environment to everyone, whether you’re already an experienced performer or completely new to music or spoken word.

Alongside in-person workshops held at the Arboretum, during the programme participants will professionally record their pieces at the iconic Grosvenor Road Studios in Birmingham and perform during events at the Arboretum.

You can find out more about the programme and how to apply on our website.

https://thenma.org.uk/learn/our-work/talent-in-the-ranks