COME AND SING WITH SIR JOHN RUTTER
NEW SUSSEX SINGERS WELCOME THE RENOWNED COMPOSER AND
CONDUCTOR TO SUSSEX ON SATURDAY 7TH JUNE 2025
This is a unique opportunity to take part in a day of uplifting choral singing under the baton of one of the UK’s most cherished composers who celebrates his 80th birthday this year. Sir John Rutter will lead singers through some of his best-loved compositions, a brand new work and pieces by other composers that he has chosen for the occasion. Singers of all ages and experience are welcome (age guidance 16 upwards), although the day will be geared to those who have at least some choral experience and music-reading ability. We’ll sing the music just for fun, no advance preparation is expected and no performance is given at the end of the day. The pace will be relaxed and informal, John will share some stories from his extraordinary career and you’ll pick up some vocal tips along the way.
Accompanist: Philip White-Jones
Venue: All Saints, The Drive, Hove BN3 3QE [MAP LINK]
Tickets £25, under 21s £18 (all music included)
Doors open: 10.00am (registration & collection of music)
Morning session: 11am – 12.45pm (with no break)
Lunch break: 12.45pm – 2.00pm
First afternoon session: 2.00pm – approx. 3.25pm
Tea break: 3.25 – approx. 3.45pm
Final session: approx. 3.50pm – 4.45pm
Refreshments are not included. Please consider supporting the One Bread Cafe in the church which serves locally roasted coffee, cakes and pastries, toasted sandwiches and lunches all made with the best of Sussex produce. One Bread Cafe is a social enterprise and reinvests all its profits in projects having a positive impact in the local community.
Alternatively you are welcome to bring your own lunch to eat in the church or perhaps on the seafront! Other cafe and restaurant options are a short walk away.
There are unisex toilets in the building, and an accessible toilet reached via a lift.
Travel:
We strongly recommend using public transport if you can.
Hove Station is a 10 minute walk from All Saints. Hove is serviced by Southern Rail, has good direct links to mid and west Sussex and a frequent service from Brighton taking 8 minutes. Link to Trainline.com.
If travelling by bus is an option, this website might be helpful.
All day parking in Hove is extremely limited, especially on a Saturday. If you must drive, parking restrictions are in place from 9am-8pm, but there are a few Pay By Phone parking bays which allow you to park for up to 11 hours for a fee of around £10. You cannot pay for parking with cash so please download the PayByPhone App and allow plenty of time.
Norton Road multi-storey car park (you also need the PayByPhone app) is another option.
Terms & Conditions: please refer to the terms and conditions on the payment page when booking your tickets. Tickets will be available to purchase online until 5pm on 5th June. Tickets will not be available to purchase on the door.
Any questions? Feel free to contact us at [email protected]
