Bromley Tuneless Choir seeks people who can’t sing in tune

The first south east London branch of Tuneless Choir, which is a growing network of choirs for those who lack the ability, confidence, or practice to sing in tune, is set to launch at Bromley Common Methodist Church on September 18.

Members will sing classics from the 60s to the 90s and beyond, including Queen, Abba, The Beatles, and more.

Lewisham’s Christina Carty brings feel-good, off-key harmonies to Bromley (Image: Tuneless Choir) Christina Carty, who has lived in nearby Lewisham for 20 years, will lead the choir.

Ms Carty said: “In my usual work, it’s all about getting songs right to the smallest detail.

“At Tuneless, it’s the exact opposite.

“It’s about just enjoying singing and loving that feeling – like having a weekly karaoke party really.

“I meet so many people who say, ‘I love singing but I’m rubbish at it!’ or ‘my mum says I couldn’t hold a tune in a bucket!’

“Well, this is the perfect place for them to go for it without a care in the world.

“‘Singing like no one is listening’ is our motto.”

No pitch? No problem as Tuneless Choir launches in south east London (Image: Tuneless Choir) Ms Carty highlights the benefits of communal singing, stating: “If you’ve ever sung your heart out at a concert or even a footie match, you know how good that feeling of community is.

“Singing gets our endorphins flowing, which are known as the happy hormones, so as well as reducing stress it can help with anxiety and depression.

“It’s even been shown to help boost the immune system.

“Most of all though, it’s just a wonderful thing to do with other people.”

The choir will hold regular themed nights, including Motown, Musicals, Divas, and Rock Gods.

Ms Carty said: “If you’ve never had the courage to sing karaoke on your own, this choir is perfect because you get to sing those songs with dozens of other people instead.

“You’re bound to make new friends and go home feeling completely uplifted.”

The choir will run weekly on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm-9pm at Bromley Common Methodist Church, Bloomfield Rd, Bromley BR2 9RZ.

For the launch on September 18, doors will open at 7pm.

Tickets for the launch are on sale now, and can be purchased at https://www.tunelesschoir.com/product/bromley-tuneless-choir-launch-tickets/.

Tickets for the launch/first visits cost £12.50, which includes registration.

After joining the choir, members will be able to get discounts for block bookings or attend on a pay-as-you-go basis for £10.

Christina can’t wait to bring the euphoria of Tuneless to Bromley.

“Singing like no one is listening is the best medicine,” she said, “and whatever kind of week you’ve had, you will come away feeling fantastic.”

You can contact Christina at bromley@tunelesschoir.com.