# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sanctuary & Solidarity:  a concert giving voice to hope
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: A programme of choral music exploring the enduring themes of sanctuary and solidarity led by SANSARA vocal collective.About this EventJoin us for this special fundraising concert at Reading Minster on Saturday 25 April. All ticket proceeds will be donated to Reading's Refugee Support Group.Experience heartfelt choral music by composers including Caroline Shaw and Thomas Tallis performed by acclaimed vocal collective , led by Artistic Director Tom Herring.This special evening of solidarity and song will also feature performances by Reading’s Ukrainian choir, Kryla, who will join forces with SANSARA for a performance of Natalia Tsupryk’s A Quiet Night-Tyhoyi Nochi. Commissioned in response to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, A Quiet Night has since been performed by choirs around the world, connecting people in musical acts of solidarity with those displaced by conflict.We will also hear from representatives from Reading's Refugee Support Group, providing an opportunity to learn about the charity’s work in the community.Come & SingWe would love to hear many voices joining together in solidarity and song.  If you would like to join in singing A Quiet Night with SANSARA and Kryla, please fill out this short form. All voice parts and experience levels welcome.Schedule4.15pm - arrival at Reading Minster for Come & Sing4.30-5pm - Come & Sing A Quiet Night rehearsal5.30pm - doors open6pm - concert starts7.30pm - concert endsThere will be a 20 minute interval with drinks available to purchase (in aid of the Refugee Support Group).Tickets will also be available to purchase on the door (cash only), but we encourage you to book in advance.TravelReading Minster is a 7min walk from Reading Station.Town centre car parks include: Broad Street Mall, Q-Park Chatham Place, The Oracle, and Holy Brook.DonationIf you would like to donate further in support of this concert, please visit our Go Fund Me page.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZICZ4q2tF_M  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c71ac6b0-0851-11f1-b6c3-c3694e9a4e40-rimg-w987-h740-dc030404-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/sanctuary-and-solidarity-a-concert-giving-voice-to-hope/100001981963384837
- **Event Categories**: Nonprofit, Entertainment, Music, Concerts, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.7, max: 13.7, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Reading
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Reading Minster
- **lat**: 51.4544674
- **long**: -0.9739116
- **full address**: Reading Minster, Saint Mary's Butts, Reading, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sanctuary & Solidarity:  a concert giving voice to hope being held?
  - **A:** Sanctuary & Solidarity:  a concert giving voice to hope takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Reading Minster, Saint Mary's Butts, Reading, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Sanctuary & Solidarity:  a concert giving voice to hope?
  - **A:** Tickets for Sanctuary & Solidarity:  a concert giving voice to hope are priced at GBP 14 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 14 + GBP 2 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sanctuary & Solidarity:  a concert giving voice to hope?
  - **A:** Sanctuary & Solidarity:  a concert giving voice to hope is organized by Amy Sykes.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sanctuary & Solidarity:  a concert giving voice to hope is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reading, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Sanctuary & Solidarity:  a concert giving voice to hope sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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