For 10 days this July, there will be over 100  workshops, delivered by a network of arts partners, Local Councils  and retail outlets.   A vast  range of music will be on offer -     Workshop venues span swimming pools to historic buildings to West End Theatres. There will be events in  local parks, community centres and even singing  flashmobs.  But whatever the musical style or venue, all Sing London events are  participatory and  enable people  to sing for themselves. 

The festival kicks off with a special commission at the V&A for 5000 participants   singing through the galleries.  It culminates in a massive finale to celebrate the reopening of the Royal Festival Hall.    (see below)  

Grand Finale event  at the South Bank Centre   The festival culminates in a giant city sing  for 20,000,  in and around the South Bank Centre.   Lead by celebrities and supported by a raft of choirs,  the finale brings London together in song.      Giant screens  will project the lyrics.   The finale celebrates the South Bank's reopening  after 2 years of closure for refurbishment and is produced by  the South Bank team, lead by Jude Kelly (Creative Director of SBC and Chair of  the Olympic Committee for  Culture and Education).   

Sing London's Purpose  Sing London is not  just about singing.  It's about promoting social cohesion in simple, practical ways.   By taking part in something you feel a part of it.   By connecting voices we will connect people.

Sing London Partnerships in Sing London  Support for the project has snowballed.  The Mayor's office is  supporting Sing London  with a  major marketing campaign.   Grops  hosting public singing events  include: :  The Mean Fiddler Group, Science Museum; National Gallery;   West End Theatres, The Roundhouse   V&A., Royal Opera House; The Spitz Club.   Retail outlets such as John Lewis.  The  list of partners is  growing daily and is included in the attached synopsis, .

Reach  Sing London is unique in reaching across age divides and social barriers.   Many of Sing London's partners have large mailing lists.   From the British Museum, the the V& A, ,  we will gain combined access to these lists.  We expect over 60,000 participants throughout the festival  Millions,  through media broadcasts

Media support/ Publicity  Sing London is being marketed through the mayor's office  and will be  a major comaign for next summer.     The festival  is also supported by BBC London and discussions are underway with BBC 2.  

 Legacy  SingLondon aims to  become a regular event , building as we move towards the Olympics.     It aims to move to Liverpool in 08 for City of Culture and discussions are underway.