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During Summer 2016 Mersey Wave was delighted to be commissioned to compose an original ‘modern day sea-shanty’ based upon Liverpool’s historic Albert Dock. Kathryn Rudge and Jason Ellis wrote ‘Our Liverpool song’ and it was premiered at the Albert Dock as part of Liverpool ‘Folk on the Dock’ Festival on 28th August 2016. Several choirs […]

A concert in collaboration with the Royal British Legion was presented at St George’s Hall Concert Room, Liverpool on 1st July 2016. The event entitled “The Somme and Beyond” paid tribute in music and words to all those effected by the events which took place one hundred years to the day during World War One. The […]

Join us for a very special tribute in music to “The Somme and Beyond”   Friday 1st July 2016 marks 100 years since the Battle of the Somme.” A unique concert is being held in the City of Liverpool to pay special tribute to all those who fought and tragically lost their lives during the […]

A new branch of the Mersey Wave choir will begin rehearsals in Widnes from the 23rd February! The group will focus on beginner singers and those who would like to start with the basics of singing in a choir. Experienced singers are welcome and members can attend all rehearsals on Tuesday in the new location […]

The Mersey Wave annual Christmas concert took place on the 18th December 2015 at St Ambrose Church, Speke with performances from mezzo-soprano Kathryn Rudge, the Mersey Wave Choir – Directed by Jason Ellis, the Mersey Wave Young Singers and piano and organ by Owen Roberts. This festive concert included carols and musical songs and sing-alongs […]

The Mersey Wave choir were delighted to be invited to sing at the new building Royal Liverpool Hospital on 15th Decemember for their commemorative topping out ceremony. They joined visitors, staff and contractors in getting an exclusive glimpse of the impressive city views from what will become a viewing platform when the hospital opens, next […]

The Mersey Wave Choir was delighted to support Epilepsy Action in Liverpool for their annual charity concert held at Liverpool Parish Church.   Epilepsy Action is the UK’s leading epilepsy organisation and exists to improve the lives of everyone affected by the condition and raised just under £750 for the charity from this event.  

The Mersey Wave Choir and Young singers are currently on their summer break until September. If you are thinking of joining one of our groups then now is a great time to get in touch. We always welcome new members to come along and join us in the singing but we would also love to […]

On Friday 17th July 2015 the Mersey Wave Summer ‘Proms and Songs’ Concert 2015 took place at St Ambrose Church Speke, Liverpool.  This was 8th concert to be organised by Mersey Wave since the inception of the organisation in July 2013 and concluded with everyone on their feet for a rousing  ‘Last Night of the Proms’ flag […]

The Mersey Wave Choir and Young Singers were proud to return to perform outdoors at Hale Park for the local Carnival organised and run by the residents of Hale Village, Liverpool in 2015. With some wonderful stalls, entertainment, fairground rides and sunshine to enjoy; crowds flocked to the event which is held annually in the picturesque […]