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The Three Choirs Festival is taking part once again in the Big Give Christmas Challenge.
From the 2–9 December, every single donation you make will be doubled at no extra cost to you. Your £25 donation becomes £50, directly helping us fund our 2026 participation project, Sing My Story.

2025 Participation Showcase, 'This Is Us'
Credit: Joseph WongSince 2022, your support through the Big Give Christmas Challenge has been vital to the success of our work in schools across all three counties. From funding composers to co-create music with students, to staging large-scale performances, you have given hundreds of children the opportunity to be immersed in the creative world of music.
Sing My Story
For many children in Gloucestershire, access to high-quality, inspiring music education is simply out of reach. We believe every child deserves the chance to feel the pride of creating something truly special.
That's why we're bringing a specialist-led music programme to Gloucestershire primary schools starting in January 2026. The children taking part will write their own songs, and have the opportunity to come together and perform them in the fantastic venue of Tewkesbury Abbey in March.

2025 Participation Showcase, 'This Is Us'
Credit: Joseph WongMake a Difference Today
Donations are open for this year's Big Give Christmas Challenge. Please visit our campaign page to donate and help make a difference this Christmas.
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