World Singing Day 2026

World Singing Day comes to Newark this October with a series of events.

World Singing Day Workshops and Singalong Concert
09:30am - 12:00pm

Choirs and individuals are invited to take part in one of two singing workshops at St Mary Magdalene Church and London Road Congregational Church and led by Rhona McGregor and Anna Tabbush.

Following the workshops will be a lunchtime concert at St Mary Magdalene from 12:30-13:30 where members of the public can come and join the singing or be in the audience.

Rhona’s distinguished West End performing career includes productions such as Billy Elliot, Legally Blonde and 42nd Street and she is now Singing Lead for Musical Theatre at Trinity Laban Conservatoire for Music and Dance. Anna is an award-winning composer, choir leader and educator and is Artist Director of Community Vox and co-founder of SingFest. 

Choirs or individuals wishing to take part in the morning workshops and lunchtime performance should contact Nathan Bray, Music Co-Ordinator at Newark and Sherwood District Council on Nathan.Bray@newarksherwooddc.gov.uk.

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Performances around Newark

Jeanie Barton
12:30-14:00
Not My Monkey

Jeanie is a jazz singer, performing a mixture of well loved classics, pop songs in a jazz style and her own compositions.
 

Amanda Jayne
13:00-14:30
Oscars

Amanda’s repertoire draws inspiration from legends like Gladys Knight, Ella Fitzgerald, Bonnie Raitt, Madonna and even ACDC!
 

The Amalfi Coasters
13:00-14:30
The Fox and Crown

Expect the timeless sounds of Sinatra and the Great American Songbook from The Amalfi Coasters, a stylish vocal-and-piano duo who serve up classic songs with a jazz-lounge twist. 

Come and Sing with Bingham Community Big Band
14:00-15:00
Café Nineteen20 at the Palace Theatre

Bingham Community Big Band are an intergenerational community big band that brings together musicians to enjoy making and performing great music. Grab your chance to sing with their incredible backing!

Jacqui McShee & Spen
16:00-17:30
Oscars

Jacqui is best known as the distinctive voice of folk-rock group Pentangle alongside Spen – Spencer Cozens – her long-time collaborator and keyboard player.