Echo Vocal Ensemble: The sun has burst the sky
Sunday 5th October 2025
Doors 5pm | Event start 6pm | Main Hall
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+
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Nine "sparkling, poised and powerful" voices of Echo Vocal Ensemble present a headline performance in the unique acoustics of Union Chapel. The concert begins at dusk and will end at sunset, in an exploration of light and darkness, featuring music spanning 5 centuries - from Tallis and Monteverdi right through to contemporary artists. Expect Echo's unique brand of eclecticism, including improvisation and folksong in an immersive, surround-sound performance.
Described as "sublime, spirited…completely assured" (The Arts Desk), Echo Vocal Ensemble is an adventurous group of singers known for their flexibility, innovation and excellence. The group has performed at Queen Elizabeth Hall, at Sadler’s Wells, as Ensemble-in-Residence at Ryedale Festival and live on BBC Radio 3.
The ensemble first met as part of Genesis Sixteen, the young artists’ scheme run by The Sixteen, and has gone on to develop a reputation for innovative programming and multi-disciplinary work. Notable collaborators include poet Roger McGough, choreographer Gregory Maqoma, visual artist Polly Apfelbaum and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Their debut album, INNOCENCE, was released in 2024 and was described by Gramophone as being “crafted with skill, flair, understanding, passion and respect for the traditions to which they belong...brilliantly conceived and executed". The ensemble launched the album at London’s Wigmore Hall and the disk went on to be nominated for Best Newcomer at the BBC Music Magazine Awards 2025.
Echo aims to explore the full range of what ensemble singing can achieve, including improvisation and audience-immersive concert experiences. This year, the group was ensemble-in-residence at St Magnus International Festival, and collaborated on an improvised sound installation with artist Hans Rosenström at the Helsinki Biennial.
"The sound experience was incredible - I don't think I've ever heard anything like it” -
Audience member, London
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The venue is seating only. All seats are unreserved and are taken on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive early before event door times if you have preferred seats. Due to the nature of our venue, please be prepared to queue for entry.
The venue is fully accessible, with use of ramps and the upstairs bar is accessible with use of a platform lift. Please email [email protected] with your accessibility requirements as soon as you purchase your ticket.
The bar is located on the first floor of the venue and will be open from the stated door time and remain open after the show.
Alcohol consumption will be limited to the bar area only, it is not permitted to take alcohol to the main chapel space. An array of soft drinks and snacks will also be available and are permitted in the main space. (Please note, no food or drink may be brought from outside into the venue. Water bottles must be emptied before entering the venue, with refilling stations available inside).