“I joined Britpop choir at one of the hardest, lowest times of my life, and found a community of kind, supportive and fun-as-hell individuals. There is a particular joy in finding harmony with others, and I've made some great new friends in the bargain.”
– ALLISON KAVE, BAKER/ENTREPRENEUR
If you have a love of singing and an obsession with all things Brit (or if you just happen to live near the Lower East Side), this is the place for you. Our first adult choir, Britpop was founded in 2012 to blend intricate harmonies with a bonding experience and a bloody good time. (Excuse the language, but you do have to be 18 to join.)
Today, we rock everything from classics by Bowie to indies by Massive Attack and Blur, to whatever Adele is doing at any given moment. We’re not afraid to tackle Elastica, or take ourselves to Rehab (the song. We promise not to drive you to drink). Basically, if it’s well-known and properly Brit, a little bit challenging and a lot of fun, we’re on it.
So whether you’re a pro or just fancy you're Beyoncé in the shower—there’s no audition to join—Britpop is the perfect place to excise those Spice Girl demons.
Check out our YouTube Channel to see us in action!
Info for Spring 2026:
Choir Leader: Charlie Adams
Venue: Latea, 107 Suffolk Street, NY, NY 10002 (Lower East Side)
Britpop Choir sings “Sinner” by The Last Dinner Party
Britpop Choir sings “Champagne Supernova” by Oasis
Day: Monday evenings
Time: 7:30 - 9pm
Rehearsal Dates:
Feb 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
April _ 13, 20 & 27
May 4, 11 & 18 _
June 1 & June 8
Final Performance: Tuesday June 9th at Le Poisson Rouge
Sound Check: TBD - 5pm at the earliest. Soundcheck is not mandatory.
Cycle Fee: $308 ($22 per session). This can be paid in up to six installments.
Financial aid is available; please contact us for more info
Ability Level: All - no audition needed. Our choir members range from professionals to beginners and everyone in between.
Teaching Method: Our approach focuses on ‘learning by ear’ so we typically don’t use sheet music (we provide lyric sheets). Check out our FAQs for more info on this. If you are a die-hard sheet music singer consider joining Manhattanite Choir as they incorporate notation in their rehearsals.
Participants: Maximum 55 people.
How to get involved: Registration for the Spring 2026 cycle is now full. Click here to join the wait list for future cycles.
FYI: We still have space in Playlist choir in case you want to join that group this cycle and the switch in the Fall :)
Questions: Check out our FAQs or get in touch