One Heart: A Concert for Community Posted on Wednesday 4 June 2025

In the wake of last summer’s unrest and in defiance of division, One Heart: a concert for CommUNITY will bring people together through the unifying power of music. Taking place on June 19 at 6:30pm at Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral, this special concert celebrates solidarity, cultural diversity, and the resilient spirit of our communities.

Born out of a powerful response to violent disturbances that shook the city last year—rooted in fear, misinformation, and far-right agitation—One Heart is a declaration of shared hope. It’s a musical embrace of the rich tapestry of people and stories that make up Liverpool today.

The concert features performances from:

• The Asylum Link Choir, a joyous group of asylum seekers who gather weekly to sing, support one another, and create something new from their lived experiences and diverse musical traditions.
• The Choir with No Name Liverpool, whose members have been impacted by homelessness, hardship and social isolation. Their performances are uplifting, life-affirming, and a testament to the healing power of community and song.
• St Edward’s College Choir, adding their voices to this evening of unity, representing the next generation’s commitment to compassion and inclusivity.

Hosting the evening will be acclaimed writer and proud Liverpudlian Frank Cottrell-Boyce, who shared:

“Liverpool is the world’s most musical city. It’s also one of the world’s most welcoming cities. I’m really looking forward to joining the Asylum Link Choir, The Choir with No Name, and the incomparable St Edward’s Choir for One Heart: a concert for commUNITY this June—where Liverpool sings its welcome to the world.”

The event is proudly supported by Liverpool City Council, the Edmund Rice Schools Network, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, alongside contributions from numerous community organisations. It aims not only to entertain, but to inspire—reminding us that we are stronger not despite our differences, but because of them.

TICKETS & INFORMATION

One Heart tickets can be sourced through Eventbrite and are priced at a suggested £5. It is free for refugees, people seeking asylum and those on low income. Doors open at 6:00pm.

For media enquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact:
ewan@asylumlink.org.uk | 0151 709 1713

Rachel Clare, Head of Development at Choir with No Name rachel@choirwithnoname.org 07528 099172

Ann Nichols, Network Facilitator, Edmund Rice schools, England annnichols.ero@gmail.com 07889565915