LYC IN THE MEDIA
We think that LYC is nothing but good news, and we’re always happy to share it! Here’s some of the great coverage that we’ve received in London and national media. Work in the media and want to contact LYC? Please email [email protected]
CLASSIC FM
December 2023
LYC Chamber Choir performed ‘How do you Fly?’ by Jamie Cullum, arranged by Harry Baker, at the Prince’s Trust Carol Concert at St Paul’s Cathedral. The concert was broadcast on Classic FM on 23rd December. Photo credit: Matt Grayson.
Choir & Organ
November/December 2023
Choir & Organ Magazine told the story of how the London 2012 Olympics inspired the founding of LYC, and all that has happened since, culminating in a 10th anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall in May 2023.
BBC Youtube Broadcast
November 2023
Members of LYC Chamber Choir performed ‘My Soul, There Is A Country’ by Parry in a Remembrance Day Assembly broadcast by the BBC to schools around the UK.
CLASSIC FM
May 2023
On 10th May 2023, Classic FM reported on LYC’s 10th birthday concert at the Royal Albert Hall to their 1 million Instagram followers, sharing news of our mission for all young Londoners.
London Live
May 2023
On 9th May 2023, BRIT-nominated soprano Camilla Kerslake appeared on London Live TV to talk about LYC and her appearance as part of our 10th birthday concert. Video clip kindly provided by London Live.
BBC Radio 4
May 2023
On 8th May 2023, LYC members Oshotse and Arwen and LYC Artistic Director Rachel Staunton were interviewed by BBC Radio 4’s lunchtime news and current affairs programme, The World At One.
BBC Radio London
April 2023
On 15th April 2023, LYC Artistic Director Rachel Staunton spoke with BBC Radio London about LYC’s 10th anniversary performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Audio clip kindly provided by BBC Radio London.
BBC News Awards
February 2023
On 8th February 2023, LYC Chamber Choir performed alongside band Here At Last at the BBC News Awards, an annual event celebrating the work of BBC journalists. Video clip kindly provided by the BBC.
Bachtrack
February 2023
“Devilishly good”: read Bachtrack’s review of a performance of The Damnation of Faust at the Royal Festival Hall on 4 February 2023, featuring members of LYC’s Cambiata choirs!
Music Teacher Magazine
February 2023
Music Teacher Magazine ran a special anniversary feature on LYC in their February 2023 edition, which also featured an LYC ‘Come & Sing’ workshop on the cover.
London Post
December 2022
On 29th December 2022, the London Post wrote about the journey that got us to our 10th anniversary year.
BBC London
December 2022
On 19th December 2022, LYC Chamber Choir gave a festive performance in the fabulous Sky Garden in the ‘Walkie-Talkie’! Video clip kindly provided by BBC London.
ITV London News
December 2022
On 12th December 2022, ITV London News came to Shoreditch Town Hall for an on-the-day preview of our festive concert. Video clip kindly provided by ITV London News.
EVening Standard
December 2023
On 5th December 2022, the Evening Standard included LYC in a seasonal roundup of volunteering opportunities with London-based charities.
Good Morning Britain
November 2022
Bright and early on 30th November 2022, LYC were singing carols in the Good Morning Britain studio. We also stayed on afterwards to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Lorraine Kelly! Video clip kindly provided by ITV Studios.
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