La La Choirs: Mind, Body and Soul Music

A concert to raise awareness and much needed funds for Hamoaze House, Plymouth. The theme has been chosen to support the objectives of Hamoaze House and their work.

Hamoaze House was set up on the 30th June 1998, Co-founded by the late Roma French and Bob Underwood. They acquired registered charity status on the 7th July 1998. They offer day support rehabilitation facilities for people in the community affected by problematic use of drugs and/or alcohol, and for their families and associated persons.

Their youth programme, based in Seymour House, provides alternative education for young people who have struggled to engage with the mainstream education system. They provide a service that has the capability to engage young people throughout the term time, across the whole academic year.

They deliver a targeted set of positive activities, workshops and informal social education experiences that will engage young people on all levels (emotional, physical and intellectual) helping them to empower themselves as individuals with the capacity to make both positive contributions to their
communities and to enjoy and achieve within their own lives.

Singing and music can be used as a treatment to improve a person’s wellbeing and health. Studies across the years have proven that the benefits have a positive tangible impact on the body and mind.

La La will be joined by two fantastic guest acts that evening. Big Beat based in Calstock, Cornwall, who are a junk percussion ensemble. Their explosive
performances have dazzled and delighted audiences worldwide. The unique combination of energy, creativity and simplicity will have you up from your seat. And Semi-toned. With five star reviews and a Bobby Award for the most highly rated show of Edinburgh Fringe 2014 Semi-Toned, Exeter University’s all male A Cappella sensation, wows audiences nationally and internationally with their trademark musical wit and charisma.

It will be a fantastic evening’s entertainment. All the artists are kindly performing for free and the concert is being sponsored by Rokk Media, Exeter. All proceeds will go directly to Hamoaze House.

The concert will take place on Saturday 11th October 2014 at The Guildhall in Plymouth. The tickets are £12 for adults and £6 for under 14’s and are available from choir sessions themselves and the website (www.lalachoirs.co.uk/mind-body-soul-music/).