Leamington-based community choir Sing it Loud was co-founded by Seb Farrall and Rosie Sayers in 2014. The devastating news of Seb’s death in a cycling accident on 30th March 2025 - his 32nd birthday - stunned the members of Sing it Loud where he was Musical Director, as it did the many other choirs, orchestras and music groups that he had established and nurtured in the Coventry and Warwickshire area. Seb had devoted himself to spreading the joy of community music-making with an unshakeable belief in the musical potential of everyone.

A year on, the choir is joining forces with Seb’s other orchestras, choirs and ensembles for a very special one-off concert on 3rd May 2026 at Warwick Arts Centre, to celebrate Seb and to raise money for The Music Man Project - an award-winning charity which provides music education for people with learning disabilities.

I went to a rehearsal and met Rosie, Fran Farrall (Seb’s wife), and event producer Jo Thomas to learn about the choir, Seb himself, and what the concert means to them and the many people touched by Seb’s talent, love and enthusiasm.

Tickets are still available to take part in this extraordinary occasion.

https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/qGT-seb-farrall-a-celebration/

https://www.singitloud.co.uk/

https://themusicmanproject.com/

Co-located in Bedford Street with the Library of Things, The Leamington Eco Hub is a brilliant resource if you’re interested in local environmental or ecology projects - and it also offers facilities such as meeting spaces if you have a project of your own!

I met Directors Sam and Judith to find out what’s going on locally (a lot it turns out) and how you can get plugged-in.

https://leamington-eco-hub.co.uk/

Email: leamecohub@posteo.uk

Whether you’re an established musician, just starting out and wanting to try your first instrument or just love listening to live or recorded music, chances are Presto Music has something for you.

I met Nichola Robey who started managing their Leamington store in 2025. She’s passionate about helping customers find their best vibe, and has a talented musical team to draw on.

Offering live recitals, instrument rental and repair, class and practice rooms and a world-class streaming and download service, if you have an ounce of music in your soul, then this episode is for you.

https://www.prestomusic.com/