The Voice Project is a fantastic singing project putting on original performances with completely un-auditioned choirs. We are based in Norwich and also run regular projects in Brighton and online . We specialise in creating large scale, open access community projects, innovative music festivals and events. We work with an outstanding team of vocal performers, instrumentalists, composers, writers
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Total raised so far £10,100
+ est. £2014.00
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0'The Voice Project is so much more than a choir, it's more like being part of an amazing picture'. Choir member - Summer 2022
The Voice Project is a music charity, based in Norwich, running projects year round in Norfolk, Suffolk and Sussex, for anyone who wants to sing, to come and take part in an original performances of new vocal music, staged in inspiring surroundings.
Each project is designed to be completely accessible, affordable and uplifting and brings community choirs together with a team of brilliant creative professionals to present award - winning performances.
Since 2009, we have made some amazing work and survived all kinds of financial ups and downs. We want to be able to continue to offer accessible, inspiring, affordable, life - enhancing singing experiences, maintain our creative standards and pay our colleagues properly.
As many of you know, we are able to create projects and performances on the scale that we do, as we apply for, and often receive, funding from Arts Council England, as well as other smaller grant making trusts and foundations. This funding helps cover the costs of artist fees, venue hire, administration support and technical costs among other things. The income that we earn from participant fees and ticket sales for shows covers approximately 50% of the costs of running the project.
We applied for Arts Council funding for our next project ‘The Distance Between Us’, which is a new performance piece, based on an award - winning film that we made in the lockdown period of winter 20/21, but unfortunately, we haven’t been successful this time. The funding climate is extremely competitive and there are always many more applicants than funds available.
So, we are asking for your help in raising funds to cover some of the shortfall by launching this Crowdfunding appeal. We know that times are hard for a lot of people at the moment, and that a project like ours may seem like an 'extra'. We also know from years of gathering feedback, that The Voice Project is a really valuable and important part of peoples lives, helps with mental and physical health, and connects us a community when times are tough, and we want to ensure that we are able to keep it going !
Quotes about the Voice Project from Participants
About taking part ..
“It has opened my eyes to my own capabilities and given me a great circle of friends and contacts, a remarkable sense of belonging and fulfillment.”
“As a carer I struggle to do anything for myself. Taking part in the Voice Project is something I do just for myself. And it's an opportunity to get out and socialise with others. Without it I'd be quite isolated.”
“Being part of a big choir is an amazing experience. I'm not the best singer in the world, but together we make an awesome sound.”
About the film project
"To the whole team - your skills and talents are bringing something very special together. The Distance Between Us will be an iconic representation of how creative thoughts and actions can keep creative activity (and singers!) going during the toughest times. Your project deserves a place in historic archives, as well as being a current work of art for the world to see!"
We have set a target of £10,000 and it would be brilliant if we could reach it. No contribution is too large or small, and all will be very gratefully received. Raising this money will make a huge difference to us.
Your contribution will help us pay for
Subsidised places for low- income choir members
Venue hire for rehearsal and performance venues
Production costs for performances - hiring lights and staging
Professional soloist fees for rehearsals and performances
Fees for production staff, stage manager/lighting designer
The appeal will finish on December 1st and everything we raise will go towards the costs of running The Voice Project between now and February 2023. If we raise more than the target we will ensure that all monies raised go towards future community projects.
Thanks so much for reading this and for your support!
Sian, Jon and Steph.
The Voice Project.
You can watch the whole film here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4h27PLmyLQ
