Medway Can Sing Community Choir CIC

19/06/2026

Medway has a new pre‑teen/teen singing organisation and we are ready to take the towns by storm!

MaSo Uplift! (Medway Adolescent Singing Organisation) made their debut performance launching the MKL (Medway & Kent Lens) Exhibition at the Halpern Gallery in Chatham.

Watched by parents and local officials, they were a little shy, but for a group who had never sung together before, and for some who were singing in a choir for the very first time, they excelled. We are VERY proud of them.

This is an unfunded charitable work of Karen Reeves-Toppin and Medway Can Sing Community Choir CIC, and we’re so grateful to everyone who has supported us so far:

• Southern Print Services for the beautiful uniform T‑shirts
• Choir members who sponsored shirts
• The Black Art Hub CIC for entrusting this important event to a new and emerging group
• Leigh Academy Strood Academy for giving us the time, unwavering support and space to tutor these students
• Parents for their support & cooperation

We’ve only just begun, and we’re excited to take MaSo Uplift! across Medway. If you believe in giving young people safe, joyful spaces to thrive, we’d love to partner with you, whether through financial support or by helping us build this youth movement.

Our singers are all under 16, and so all updates and performances will be shared on the Medway Can Sing social media pages. Follow along and cheer them on as they rise.

Here’s a snippet of their debut performance — enjoy!

DM me for bookings or email [email protected].

15/06/2026

Hey fans, friends and family! We hope your June has been going well!

July is shaping up beautifully so far and we've got a few things coming up that we’d love to share with you.

If you enjoy singing, live music, or a fun night out, here’s what’s happening:

Lifted: A Vocal Journey of Songs & Stories (MedFringe Event)
It's Karen Reeves-Toppin's first solo concert in the UK and she's sharing the experience right here with us in Medway! Expect an intimate setting for one hour of music and sharing stories that have helped to shape her musical journey so far.
Tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/LIFTEDconcert

Arts & Harmonies: The Games Edition (MedFringe Event)
A fun, music and arts themed games night, full of laughter, individual or team challenges and “I didn’t know I knew that!” moments. Create a team before hand or come on the day and pull one together. It will be brilliant and you don’t want to miss it!
Tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/GamesNight-ArtsandHarmonies

Choir Open Rehearsal: Bring a Friend Month!
This isn’t a MedFringe event, but it’s a perfect July moment to try choir life.
– Current choir members can bring a friend for FREE
– Non‑members coming for a taster? You AND your friend come FREE!
No pressure, no auditions - just harmonies, laughter and community.
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/MCS-choir-sessions

So now you know, get the dates in your diaries, secure your tickets today and join us for some beautiful July evenings! We look forward to meeting you there.

04/06/2026

We've been looking at some of our back catalogue and enjoying revisiting our favourites. Tonight Cheryl chose You Raise me Up

02/06/2026

You want to lose weight

BUT

Dancing isn't for you
Gym isn't for you
Zumba isn't for you
High impact exercises isn't for you

YOU'RE NOT ALONE!

Let's strip it back and go to the basics then build up from there.

Join us for the HealthyWay course. 12 weeks of understanding food choices, body mechanisms and changing mindsets.

Lay a great foundation with us, connect with others who feel the same, then together we can work it out!

https://tinyurl.com/HealthyWay-Register-here

31/05/2026

What an amazing night for community choirs everywhere! Hearty congratulations to The Hawkstone Farmers Choir on winning BGT 2026!

We are so proud of you and have been rooting for you from the first appearance. Your win has done so much for many sectors, but for community choirs, you've boosted our presence and highlighted how important we are to the health and wellbeing of the residents within catchment.

Here's what you've done:
- Increased the visibility of community choirs around the UK
- Put singing for mental health and well being int he spotlight
- Boosted the joy of MEN in singing - we can never have enough!!!
- Demonstrated the importance of community connection and mutual support
- Given a voice to 'ordinary' people and shown we can do extraordinary things when we support each other
- Shown the power of shared purpose

I am sure that the Royal Family will give a standing ovation when you perform at the Royal Variety Show. It will be a very fitting performance. Well done again! So, so proud of you!!

History has been established and a community choir has done it!

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28/05/2026

Happy Thursday! Whether you're Loving the weather or trying to hide from it, come join us for rehearsal this evening to open your lungs and lift your spirits! We are always pleased to see new faces. Everybody can sing! First session is free, just come along to St Lukes Church at 7pm https://medway-can-sing-cic.sumupstore.com/?fbclid=IwVERDUARNkmJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5PkG-uecZNbWxZ12eqDhf8TyrVvdPP2WGAkHP6xo4ZZ80HnS3HqJ3dNobwqQ_aem_jCx_EXqAOTKAPbOS5QPl-Q

25/05/2026

If you’re tired of diets, quick fixes and feeling like you’re starting over every Monday… this might be the programme you’ve been waiting for.

HealthyWay Community is a FREE 12‑week journey to better health, delivered by Medway Can Sing and funded by A Better Medway.

Across the 12 weeks, we’ll explore:
• Healthy living foundations
• Everyday habits that support healthy weight
• Understanding food and ultraprocessed choices
• Simple, safe movement you can do at home
• Tools for long‑term wellbeing

No diets. No fads.
Just real, practical change — in a supportive community space.

Spaces are limited and registration is essential.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/HealthyWay-Register-here

Starts Tuesday 21 July at Cleopatras Community Hub, Chatham.
We’d love to have you with us.

22/05/2026

The choir love runs deep and the harmonies are coming along 👌We're looking forward to our next performance and we have some very exciting new projects in the pipeline. for all the updates and if you would like to join, send us a DM for your free session