About oak choir
Illustration by Sarah Tannat Jones
"radiant, energising, joyous leadership"
OAK - Of All Kin - is the epic community choir lead by Bristol musician Rachael Dadd and is run with an ethos of inclusivity where all voices are welcome, and where joy and wellbeing are held above perfection. The songs, or "cosmic hymns" as described by one Oak member, are written by Rachael to harness our collective energy and imagination for an experience of solace, joy, connection, and hope. OAK is for anyone longing for connection: with themselves, with one another, and with the natural world. More than a choir, OAK is a place of gathering where collective singing nurtures community, deepens presence, and reminds us of our shared belonging.
"One of the most welcoming spaces I've been to in my adult life"
Oak member
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building inclusive community
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All voices are welcome, even those without previous experience of singing in choirs
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We welcome all ages, all genders, all identities, all cultures and all faiths
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We operate a 3-tiered payment system for inclusivity
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Limited number of bursary places for donation, and free spaces for refugees and carers
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Children are welcome to accompany adults and play quiet games in the same room or join the singing
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Rehearsal venues are fully wheelchair accessible
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Teas and refreshments are offered at the start and half way break for relaxation and a chance to meet people and make new friends
"feels like a celebration of life giving comfort and love in such an unkind and unstable world"
Oak member
Warming up in the Glade for our recent performances at Buddhafield Festival
OAK Choir
Wednesday Choir 7-9pm
St Ambrose Church Bristol
BS5 7AN
Thursday Choir 7-9pm
St Michael's Bristol
BS3 4LW
Oak focus
Six monthly Saturday sessions starting in September, designed for singers who'd like to spend longer with the music, explore new ideas and become part of a smaller group that we'll build together over time
events
Join us in the glow for an afternoon of songs for our times, celebrating three years of OAK Choir. Begin with an inclusive singing workshop, followed by performances at The Mount Without