Choir Competition to record a Platinum Jubilee Anthem

Choirs are invited to record a specially-written Platinum Jubilee anthem to be released on YouTube featuring choirs from around the world. The competition, supported by Premier Christian Radio, will bring together choirs from around the Commonwealth. The new anthem ‘Rise Up and Serve’ has been commissioned by HOPE Together and partners, and written by song writers Graham Kendrick, Mal Pope and the contemporary worship band Rend Collective. The lyrics, music and resource track are available at theplatinumjubilee.com/sing, so choirs can start to practise this new song for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Competition winners will be chosen for the official YouTube video, which will be produced by Les Moir from the Word & Worship Trust who played a significant role in bringing together The UK Blessing video (watched by nearly 5 million people.) Churches are also invited to bring their communities together to sing the anthem at street parties and special events over the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend. Recording guidelines are available to download here. The competition deadline is Monday 7 March 2022.