Christmas is a time for cheer; a time for spreading goodwill; a time for visiting family and friends. But it’s also a time when some of the most incessant earworms start getting played ad nauseam from every radio channel, speaker, and store around the world. These Christmas ‘classics’ get played enough to drive even the most ardent fan mad. The solution? Miracle on Leake Street: an enormous free Christmas karaoke session – with no Mariah Carey, or fuddy-duddy old carols, allowed.
On December 5, Lucky Voice will be parking their Karaoke Bug Bar at the Leake Street arches to take advantage of the famed grafitti tunnel’s special acoustics for a big ol’ sing-along. And don’t worry, they’re promising to have “professional choirs on hand to drown out any off-key notes”. So you can sing along without a care.
You won’t find any unbearable earworms on the agenda either. They’re banning all traditional carols (and Mariah!). Instead, you’ll be belting your heart out to “a curated track list of rock, hip hop, and RnB classics.” And attendance is completely free! Just grab a free ticket, rock up, and sing along to the mass Christmas karaoke.
More than just Christmas Karaoke
Miracle on Leake Street is a rollicking Christmas street party with more to do than a bunch of singing. They’ll also have:
- Free graffiti workshops
- Free dance performances
- Free theatre performances
- Free wreath-making workshops
- Giant board games
- Craft Market stalls
- A group photo opp
- Food and drink from local traders, bars, and restaurants
There will also be a ten-foot-tall golden Christmas tree made from spray cans to complete the festive experience. And as if that wasn’t enough – they’re even promising snow!
In the spirit of giving, the event is free to attend (just make sure you get one of the free tickets!), but attendees can make donations on the night that will go to Waterloo Foodbank.
Miracle on Leake Street will take place on December 5, from 5-9pm. Find it at the Leake Street Arches, Leake Street, London, SE1 7NN. The nearest station is Waterloo.
Grab your free ticket for Miracle on Leake Street here.