with the Amies Freedom Choir (1pm)

Come join us on Saturday 12 July for a day dedicated to raising awareness about modern slavery. This event will shed light on the issue of human trafficking and forced labour, aiming to educate and empower attendees to act against this global problem. Throughout the day, you will be able to talk to several organisations who work in this field to help you understand the signs of modern slavery and how you can make a difference in your community.

Visitors will be able to see our charity partner Hestia’s Art is Freedom exhibition in the Cathedral’s Churchyard. The exhibition features artwork and photography created by survivors of modern slavery supported by Hestia, who take part in workshops before choosing their best pieces. And we are delighted that the day includes a performance by the Amies Freedom Choir, established in 2014 by Pan Intercultural Arts, this ensemble is for female survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery using the therapeutic power of group singing to help survivors make friends, build confidence, and explore different musical and cultural genres. 

The Freedom Choir will be performing at 1pm.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and become an advocate for those who are hidden in plain sight. Together, we can work towards a world free from modern slavery.

The Amies Freedom Choir

The Amies Freedom Choir was established in 2014 and is one of Pan Intercultural Arts' many strands of work which uses the arts to enable social change. This ensemble is for female survivors of human trafficking and modern-day slavery using the therapeutic power of group singing to help our singers make friends, build confidence and explore different musical and cultural genres. The choir is directed by Adwoa Dickson and the accompanist is Laura Casas Cambra. 

The Amies Freedom Choir has performed at many high profile and prestigious events, including City Hall, The Turner Prize, the National Portrait Gallery, Anti- Slavery International, The Human Trafficking Foundation,  The Old Bailey, Amos Trust at St James Piccadilly, Southwark Cathedral, the Shameless Festival by WOW, and the first Inspiring Women Concert at Guildford Cathedral with Hennessy Brown Music.  The Amies Freedom Choir has also been featured on ITV (Lorraine), BBC2 (Inside Out, London),

BBC World Service (The Conversation), the Guardian online and at the Hlasohled Conference 2023 in Prague, on the Voice as a tool for Social Change. The Amies Freedom Choir also won the Women of the Year 2020 award for Community Spirit and the Youth Music in association with Hal Leonard Social Action Award 2023.

Photo Credits: Silvia Gin