Festival of Song Weekend (Othona Bradwell)

24 Apr 2026—26 Apr 2026

Residential

You are invited to the Othona community to experience a weekend singing heartfelt songs in glorious harmony with others in the gorgeous ancient acoustics of St Peter’s Chapel, right next to the sea.  We will be celebrating the joy of joining our voices in community and letting our hearts sing.  All singing is unaccompanied, with the songs taught by ear and no need to read music, so that we can focus on the beautiful sound we will create together.

The Chapel is a unique space, and will be filled with candlelight in the evenings to create an intimate and magical atmosphere.  We will sing a range of songs inspired by many traditions and none, including sacred music in the broadest sense, and sometimes with a focus on the natural world and the need to protect it.

These fun weekends have been happening annually at Othona for many years, originally led by Sarah Pennington & Gilo, now led by Sarah Pennington & Jennie Fisk.  Sarah and Jennie are both members of the Natural Voice Network with many years of experience in leading groups into song.  Sarah leads community choirs in Devon, while Jennie is co-founder of Music in Our Bones leading singing groups in Suffolk.

This is primarily a residential weekend, but local singers are very welcome to come and join us for the day on Saturday, all day and potentially into the evening, meals included.

Rooms are shared (single rooms go quickly).  If you have a tent, camping is possible, and campervans can be accommodated.

Arrivals from 3pm on Friday, finishing at 3pm on Sunday.

Sorry, bookings are not currently available through website – please phone or email Othona to book:

Tel:01621 776564
bradwell@othona.org

Event details

Date

24 Apr 2026—26 Apr 2026

Time

All day/more than one day

Address

The Othona Community
East End Road
Bradwell-on-Sea
Essex
CM0 7PN

Run by

Sarah Pennington

Jennie Fisk

Cost

£175 (basic rate) / £203 (benefactor’s rate) inc accommodation and food. Concessionary rate (25% reduction) available at manager’s discretion, contact to apply. Camping is possible: £147 (basic) / £175 (benefactor’s rate). NEW RATE: Student 18+ (with proof such as student card) weekend rate £147

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