Margaret - November 6, 2026
We’re excited to announce The Games Maker Choir’s plans to join other choirs from the UK and around the world in one of the world’s largest shared singing events! From 7 to 9 May 2027, The LAND OF SONG FESTIVAL ( GŴYL GWLAD Y GÂN) is due to be held at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, South… Read more
Margaret - June 22, 2026
Well! “ChoirBLAST” certainly lived up to its name! What a great event! On Saturday 13th June 2026, over 100 choirs shared their musical skills, enthusiasm, and sense of community at this amazing event in a great location, and even the weather behaved! This was a festival debut for The Games Maker Choir, and given such… Read more
Margaret - June 2, 2026
2026 is a year of ‘firsts’ for The Games Maker Choir. So, for our second brand new adventure of the year, we’re off to Godalming in Surrey for our first Music Festival! ChoirBLAST is The UK’s biggest non-competitive event designed to celebrate contemporary choirs – and volunteers! That sounds just right for US! The 2026… Read more
Margaret - May 2, 2026
The Games Maker Choir have enjoyed some unique experiences since the choir was formed in London in 2012, but our next performance event promises to be a world first! We are travelling north to help open the first ever European Kettlebell Championships to be held in the UK, in the beautiful city of York. Thanks… Read more
Margaret - March 30, 2026
Following a fabulous day in London last spring, we’re heading back to one of the city’s great “Landmarks” for a repeat performance! The Games Maker Choir will once again be entertaining spectators, organisers, volunteers and, most importantly the thousands of participants in the 2026 “London Landmarks Half Marathon”. Look out for our bright red jackets… Read more
Margaret - January 1, 2026
Christmas is all about traditions. Since the choir’s foundation during the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, The Games Maker Choir have created some very enjoyable traditions, including singing a selection of seasonal (and some not so seasonal) songs from our repertoire – to audiences at some very prestigious locations and venues. Traditionally, this takes place… Read more
Margaret - June 6, 2025
To mark the 2025 National Volunteers’ Week, one of our talented volunteers Marcia, has created this impressive infographic to see at a glance the range of achievements accomplished to date by the Games Maker Choir of sporting volunteers. Since the choir was founded during the London 2012 Olympic Games by musical volunteer Games Maker Victoria… Read more
Margaret - April 16, 2025
Bright spring sunshine, a fresh breeze, some inspiring music and a wonderful atmosphere were the perfect ingredients for the Games Maker Choir’s debut at the London Landmarks Half Marathon on the 6th April 2025. The City location, selected by the organisers for us to sing to an appreciative audience of spectators and runners was perfect…. Read more
Margaret - March 23, 2025
The Games Maker Choir are in full training mode for the 2025 London Landmarks Half Marathon. We may not be running, but we have been putting in the training hours, with rehearsals and stamina building, before the big day. All to help with the route side entertainment as encouragement for runners, volunteers, marshals and spectators… Read more
Margaret - June 5, 2024
We’re joining the organisers of Volunteers’ Week 2024 in celebrating their 40th Anniversary – and the joys of volunteering! Offering time, enthusiasm and skills for a huge range of roles at #London2012 bought members of the Games Maker Choir together and is still at the core of what we do, continuing to keep the spirit… Read more
Margaret - March 22, 2024
Another Olympic year beckons and the Games Maker Choir are gearing up for what promises to be a busy time, full of opportunities – will you join us? Are you a sporting volunteer and love to sing ? Following a fabulous end of the year in 2023, with successful and memorable December performances at not… Read more
Margaret - January 2, 2021
The Games Maker Choir have recorded a new video, to pass on a heartfelt sentiment to the world. The song “I Wish For You The World” was first released and performed with singer songwriter Alistair Griffin who wrote the track with Richard Chance in 2012 to celebrate the London Olympics. The song has been rearranged… Read more
Margaret - June 26, 2026
In June, The Games Maker Choir had such a wonderful time at ChoirBLAST in glorious Godalming, we want to do it all again. In July, we’re heading back to Surrey, to Stoke Park, just down the road from Guildford, for a great day out at “GuilFest”, on Saturday 4th July 2026. The line up looks… Read more
Margaret - June 4, 2025
It’s time to OFFICIALLY celebrate our volunteers again! National Volunteers’ Week 2025 is being celebrated across the UK from 2nd – 8th June 2025 and of course we are keen participants. Click here to find out more about the national campaign and read some really inspirational stories: Volunteers’ Week Along with many other organisations, we… Read more
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