'A feast for the mind, a boost for the body, a salve for the soul'

About this event

Join us at the National Musicians Church on the 27th September for a day of creative events focused around wellbeing!

When: 27th September 2022 from 11am

Where: Holy Sepulchre Church, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2DQ

11am -1pm: City Churches Ballad Walk- with Vivien Ellis (singer) & Dafydd Wyn Phillips (London Blue Badge Guide). The streets around Holy Sepulchre once echoed with the voices of street vendors crying out their wares, ballad singers pushing the latest news in song, and church bells ringing the time. Through songs and stories, learn about the soundscape & fascinating history of the City and its Churches, and how they helped to shape modern London. An easy walk, starting & ending at Holy Sepulchre Church. Free, booking required.

2:30pm - 3:30pm: Chant For Well-Being - Introduction to early chant from London, and world traditions, taught by ear. Led by Vivien Ellis, song leader of The Mental Fight Club, and the Dragon Cafe Singing Group. No skills or previous experience required. Come and take part, or listen and chill out. All welcome. Free, booking advised.

4pm - 5pm: Drawing Sound with Vanessa Lawrence - Come and join artist Vanessa Lawrence for an hour of drawing sound, capturing a unique moment in ink, graphite, & chalk pastel.

6pm - 7pm: 'Noyses, Sounds and Sweet Ayres' - Concert by Alva - Early, folk and new music from Alva ensemble: Giles Lewin (voice, fiddle), Leah Stuttard (voice, early harp), Vivien Ellis (voice, sinfonye). Music to celebrate the National Musicians Church and its role in London's history and culture. A wealth of music including an execution ballad from Newgate Prison, exquisite plainchant, a new setting of the beautiful C15th text 'Adam lay ybounden', and a song from a witness to the Great Fire of London. Free, booking advised on the link here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/391181192477