The Games Maker Choir

The Games Maker Choir go back to school

Liz Stainthorpe - July 1, 2019

It may have been Glastonbury this weekend but The Games Maker Choir performed on another prestigious open air stage on Friday, earning top marks in the glorious scholarly surroundings of Hall Grove School, Surrey. In soaring temperatures we were privileged to sing two sets (eight songs) for the pupils and families at the school’s… Read more

Watch how we’re helping Comic Relief 2019

Margaret - March 8, 2019

The Games Maker Choir have been having #suchfun with the lovely Miranda Hart, in support of her Comic Relief ‘Daily Dose’ – 15 fun videos posted on social media everyday until Red Nose Day on 15th March. watch the video This ‘Daily Dose’ of jollity started on the 1st of March and will continue with… Read more

The Games Maker Choir Showreel

Margaret - March 7, 2019

Take a look at our latest showreel to see and hear the choir and some of our great experiences…. so far. There have been some truly unforgettable ‘pinch me’ adventures and performances for this merry band of volunteers who came together during and following the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, with several new members… Read more

The Games Maker Choir help open the Tessa Jowell Boulevard

Margaret - May 22, 2019

The Games Maker Choir were proud and honoured to perform at a moving event at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Saturday 18 May 2019 to celebrate the opening of the new Tessa Jowell Boulevard. This is a beautiful walkway through the park created to honour Dame Tessa’s vision and determination in organising the bid… Read more

Seb says thanks!

Liz Stainthorpe - March 13, 2019

… to all those that continue to volunteer in sport. He’s a great ambassador for sports volunteering and we’re pleased to have met him on a few occasions, so let’s continue to make him proud 🙂

The Games Maker Choir annual review…the musical legacy continues

Margaret - December 31, 2018

2018 holds more wonderful memories for The Games Maker Choir. As the New Year dawned, we had no real idea of what was in store; we had our eye on some targets, but as ever, this unique choir was ready to run with some surprises! We wouldn’t be a British choir, without talking about… Read more

Come sing along with The Games Maker Choir

Margaret - November 17, 2018

Join us on the 1st of December 2018 for a Christmas Singalong to get the festive season underway. Come and join The Games Maker Choir for an afternoon Christmas Singalong to warm up your festive voices. It’s our last rehearsal of the year and you’re invited to come and listen to and share our Christmas… Read more

Making our own kind of music, and some new friends too

Margaret - October 31, 2018

The Games Maker Choir have had some unforgettable musical and sporty experiences since the choir was formed during the London 2012 Olympics, all ranking as true ‘pinch me’ moments. Last Saturday proved to be yet another such occasion set this time, not in an iconic sport stadium but in the impressive surroundings of the Church… Read more

The Games Maker Choir at Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup 2018

Margaret - August 2, 2018

On Saturday 4th August, The Games Maker Choir, who formed at the London 2012 Olympics, made a special appearance at the Semi- Finals of the Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. At this highly anticipated event and stunning hockey venue, and in soaring temperatures,… Read more

Celebrating Volunteer’s week

Margaret - June 5, 2018

The ‘Smile’ of Games Makers continues! To celebrate #VolunteersWeek2018 here’s a lovely smiley picture taken at our most recent choir rehearsal in South London. Volunteering at the London2012 Olympics and Paralympics brought most of us together, and volunteering in many guises continues to be a huge part of life for most, if not all… Read more

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