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We ‘ran’, we sang, we walked, we talked – and all in aid of Sport Relief

Margaret - March 26, 2016

The Games Maker Choir added their melodious voices to the excitement and general hubbub as part of  the nations’ fundraising efforts at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, on Sunday 20 March in support of the 2016 Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games. The choir braved the overcast and chilly weather to perform two sets during the day… Read more

The Games Maker Choir sing for Sport Relief 2016

Margaret - March 4, 2016

You can tell that spring is on its way when the birdsong is accompanied by singers of the Games Maker Choir limbering up for their first big gig of 2016, and we’re heading ‘home’ to the Olympic Park! The (marginally) warmer weather and longer days mean that up and down the country, from Somerset to South… Read more

Choir performs anthems at Rugby World Cup 2015

Liz Stainthorpe - October 21, 2015

The Games Maker Choir was invited to sing not once, but twice at Rugby World Cup 2015. Having returned for a sentimental visit to the Olympic stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the South Africa vs USA pool match, it was then on to the home of English rugby at Twickenham for the stirring… Read more

Games Maker Choir sings England ladies hockey team to European victory

Liz Stainthorpe - September 1, 2015

The Games Maker Choir were in attendance at yet another great sporting event over the Bank Holiday weekend. They were in great voice at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as they sang the anthems for the final matches of what turned out to be a thrilling conclusion to the EuroHockey 2015 Championships. The final was broadcast… Read more

Third Annual Olympic Legacy Report now out

Liz Stainthorpe -

The Games Maker Choir is used as a case study in the annual Legacy Report issued by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport reporting on all aspects of legacy since the London 2012 Olympics. It makes for a very interesting read.

The Rugby League World Cup Performance

Liz Stainthorpe - November 26, 2013

123 members of the choir provided pre-match entertainment and sang the anthems of England, New Zealand, Fiji and Australia on the hallowed turf of Wembley to 67,000 rugby league fans on a gloriously sunny day in North West London. Singer songwriter Alistair Griffin opened the set with his Olympic inspired song “I Wish For You… Read more

The Rugby League World Cup – The Big Hit

Liz Stainthorpe - November 10, 2013

The choir will be appearing at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 23rd November as part of The Rugby League World Cup semi finals, known as The Big Hit. Over 120 members of the choir will be singing as part of the pre-match entertainment including “Heroes”, “Delilah” and their single “I Wish For You The World” with Alistair… Read more

Official Games Maker Choir Video

Michael Spencer - October 26, 2013

We would like to share with you the official Games Maker Choir Video filmed at the Help for Heroes Hero Ride, rehearsal and performance in June 2013.      

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