ASCERT's Recovery Choir Takes Centre Stage for BBC Sing!

Founded in September 2024, ASCERT’s Recovery Choir provides a welcoming and uplifting environment for individuals in recovery, those working in recovery, and friends or family members supporting a loved one.

Meeting every Thursday evening in Belfast, the choir is led by acclaimed Musical Director Keith Pyper, whose impressive career spans over 20 years of working with choirs and musical societies across Northern Ireland.

BBC Sing! invited choirs from across the region to apply for this special event, forming county-based choirs that have been rehearsing both online and in person since February. The initiative will culminate in a spectacular live performance at the Ulster Hall on 24 March, where choirs from Antrim, Down, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Armagh, and L’Derry will each showcase their contemporary music pieces before joining forces for an unforgettable grand finale.
With around 800 singers coming together for this extraordinary musical celebration, the event promises to be a truly memorable experience.

ASCERT’s Recovery Choir is honoured to be representing County Antrim in this landmark event. Choir leader Ashleigh Connor shared how one of the choir members stumbled upon the application over a weekend, submitted it just before the Monday deadline, and was thrilled to receive confirmation of their acceptance later that week.
“This choir provides a fun, supportive space where people can come together to sing uplifting contemporary music,” said Ashleigh. “For our members—whether ASCERT staff, individuals in recovery, or those working in recovery—being part of such an incredible event at the Ulster Hall is an honour and something we are truly excited about.”

If you would like to join ASCERT’s Recovery Choir, come along on Thursday evenings from 6:45pm to 8:00pm at the Westcourt Centre, Barrack Street, Belfast BT12 4AH. For more information, email recoverychoir@ascert.biz.