Rock Choir performs at Birmingham New Street in support of NSPCC's Childhood Day

Childhood Day is the charity’s national day to fundraise and help keep children safe. Every year, communities in the West Midlands and across the UK, come together to celebrate childhood through fundraising, volunteering and a range of activities for all to enjoy.

The Kidderminster and Stourbridge Rock Choir were joined at Birmingham New Street Station by members from other rock choirs including Birmingham, Coventry and Derby to form a choir numbering 75 singers.

The event started with the choir acting as a flash mob that went on to raise the roof with two sessions of rock and roll entertainment during the afternoon of Saturday, May 31, and the Birmingham Rock Choir will perform again in support of Childhood Day this Saturday (June 7), at Canon Hill Park.

Meanwhile, NSPCC volunteers collected donations for the charity during the morning and afternoon, the money raised will go onto help children and families in the West Midlands.

Paola Olivetti from the Kidderminster and Stourbridge Rock Choir, said: “The afternoon at New Street Station was fantastic. People were loving it as they were singing along, dancing, taking photos and having fun. Together, we were singing rock classics like ‘Sweet Child of Mine’ from Gun N’ Rose, Keane’s ‘Somewhere Only We Know’ and ‘Learn to Fly’ by the Foo Fighters.

“Music is just so good for the soul. We love taking part in events like this, especially for such a good cause such as the NSPCC.”

Amanda Synnott, the Community Fundraising Manager for the West Midlands, said: “We would like to thank all our volunteers, and all the members of the Rock Choir, for going above and beyond in making our time at New Street Station so special and memorable. Together we raised money and awareness of the NSPCC, including essential services such as Childline and the NSPCC Helpline that are based over in Hagley Road.

“The Rock Choir and our volunteers will be back at another iconic location in Birmingham this Saturday, over at Cannon Hill Park. Come and join us for a singsong while helping to support this year’s Childhood Day and our work protecting children.”

Over 80% of the NSPCC’s income comes from donations and every pound raised will help the charity be there for children when they need support through their services.

Everyone can play their part in keeping children safe and one way is to get involved this Childhood Day. People can volunteer in NSPCC collections, organise their own Childhood Day event and take part in the Childhood Day Mile.

For more information about the NSPCC’s Childhood Day and how to get involved, visit

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/support-us/charity-fundraising/childhood-day/