300 Young Singers to Unite for 30th Anniversary Performance of Born for This - The Way of the Cross at Symphony Hall Birmingham

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Students from St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School, St Peter’s Catholic School, St John Wall Catholic School and John Henry Newman Catholic School will take part in the large-scale concert at the 2,000-seat venue. The production marks the 30th anniversary of Born for This, created by Birmingham-based Jo Boyce of CJM Music.

To celebrate the milestone, the cast will feature a blend of past performers and newcomers, creating an intergenerational collaboration. Rehearsals have already brought students and former cast members together under Jo Boyce’s direction, united by a shared love of music.

For many participants, the Symphony Hall performance will be their first experience on a major stage — a moment organisers say will be both inspiring and transformative. The event showcases how music and faith can strengthen community ties and open doors for young talent.

“Thirty years is quite an innings… I can't quite get my head around it! This landmark production of Born for This—at one of the most iconic performance venues in the UK—feels an especially fitting way to celebrate what feels like a HUGE milestone,” said Jo Boyce of CJM Music.

Born for This has previously been staged at venues including St Chad’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.

You can book your tickets for this fabulous event https://bmusic.co.uk/book/instance/2298736