Pop, Soul and Gospel Choir Taster

If you’ve been looking for a low-pressure way to get back into singing, or perhaps try it for the first time, the Soul of the City Choir is currently running a series of free introductory sessions. They call these the Pop, Soul and Gospel Choir Taster events, and they are designed specifically for people who want to experience singing in a group without the commitment of an audition or the pressure of reading sheet music. While the choir has sessions scheduled throughout January, February, and March 2026—including dates like the 27th of January and the 3rd of February—the specific session coming up on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, is a great opportunity to check them out.

This particular taster session takes place at St Mary Magdalen’s School on Spring Street, right here in Brighton. Since the 2nd of February falls on a Monday, the session is expected to follow their regular Monday evening schedule, running from 6:15pm to 7:45pm. The choir is known for its friendly atmosphere and its focus on making group singing accessible to everyone, whether you consider yourself a shower singer, a beginner, or someone with more experience. The best part is that these introductory sessions are completely free, although you do need to reserve your spot in advance to attend.

The repertoire is focused on music that is genuinely fun to sing, covering a wide range of pop, soul, and gospel tracks. You can expect to work on songs by artists like Stevie Wonder, Queen, The Killers, and Oasis. The emphasis is on the feeling of singing together, rather than technical perfection. The choir is very clear that they welcome all levels, and the fact that they require neither auditions nor music reading skills makes it a straightforward way to dip your toe into the local music scene in Brighton & Hove. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to try something new and musical this winter, this free taster session could be it.