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[Get involved <\/a>| Our songs 2026<\/a> | Rehearsals<\/a> | Practice files<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2023 we have ended small park BIG RUN with a mass sing. Thanks to the wealth and enthusiasm of musical and choral talent in Sheffield, we have gathered choirs and anyone who would like to take part in singing to people of Gaza who have connected on zoom, and people around the world who have connected via a live online link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It has been a joyful and deeply meaningful occasion for many: the sense of togetherness, the expression of solidarity and the outpouring of emotion has proved to be a wonderful way to end the small park BIG RUN festival. As someone said last year: \u201cAn amazing and moving experience to be directly connected to Gaza!<\/em>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BIG SING 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once again this year, we are inviting you to sing at or attend the climax of our weekend!
At 12noon on Sunday 21 st June the runners complete their amazing 24 hour challenge and everyone gathers on the slope opposite Meersbrook Hall to sing 3 songs of solidarity with the communities we are supporting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be a large digital screen this year and we will both see and hear – as well as be heard and seen by the communities we are supporting. The sense of personal connection enhanced by the spiritual power of song will be visceral!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get involved on the day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To take part<\/strong> in the singing please assemble from 11.15am outside Meersbrook Hall S8 9FQ on Sunday 21 st June. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will start rehearsing promptly at 11.30am and the whole event will finish at 12.45pm. If singing please bring water, suitable clothing, a hat or sun lotion if appropriate and a small seat or stool if standing for long periods is a challenge. [Back to top]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The songs we are singing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. \u201cTogether for Palestine – Lullaby\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A haunting lament for all that is happening which hit the international
song charts before Christmas, and will be well known and appreciated in Gaza. Studio version here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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