Bringing together Sheffield’s asylum seeking and refugee communities in song
Photo by Al-Hussein Abutaleb, Migration Matters Festival
This vibrant, life-enhancing Sheffield-based choir brings together people seeking asylum, refugees, and local residents. Through singing, we aim to break down barriers between people of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, promoting cultural awareness and mutual respect by sharing songs from members’ countries and traditions.
A sociable and diverse choir
Bringing together people seeking asylum, refugees and Sheffielders.
Promoting cultural awareness
By fostering understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.
Inspiring joy and connection
Through shared musical experiences and a welcoming space.
“Often our songs are for solidarity, about finding something in common with other people, or they’re about love and freedom. One of the songs says ‘we have more in common than that which divides us.’ Every one of us has a different story. The choir is about a positive message and being hopeful.”
Pari – Choir Member
About Us
Sheffield One World Choir aims for positive social change through the development of a welcoming and vibrant community choir, primarily for people seeking asylum and refugees in Sheffield. We meet weekly to rehearse and socialise, and perform regularly at community events.
Open to all refugees and people seeking asylum
Get involved
We meet every Wednesday between 12 noon and 1.15 pm at the The Central United Reform Church, 60 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JB.
All refugees and people seeking asylum welcome.
There’s no need to sign up in advance – just come along.