Commoners Choir
@commonerschoir.bsky.social
An ever changing rabble of ne'erdowells singing about the world around us, with hope and anger in four part harmony. Boff writes our songs 🎶
Based in Leeds, Yorkshire. Will travel. GSOH.
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Based in Leeds, Yorkshire. Will travel. GSOH.
commonerschoir.com
Most posts from JC, sofa media division.
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Citizen Shanty by Commoners Choir
YouTube video by Commoners Choir
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We are all Citizens of the World.
It belongs to all of us.
Sometimes we need to escape to another place for safety; sometimes we visit or relocate for a change of scene, a rest, or to enjoy different cultures.
We celebrate glorious human variety 🎶
#Shanty #RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
It belongs to all of us.
Sometimes we need to escape to another place for safety; sometimes we visit or relocate for a change of scene, a rest, or to enjoy different cultures.
We celebrate glorious human variety 🎶
#Shanty #RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
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If only because @commonerschoir.bsky.social smash it out of the park on 'Rise Up! Rise Up!'
But definitely do. Bills are paid, so all money made now will hit frontline community support and help provide food and shelter for folks who need it ✊️♥️✊️
But definitely do. Bills are paid, so all money made now will hit frontline community support and help provide food and shelter for folks who need it ✊️♥️✊️
We suggest you buy @joe-solo.bsky.social 's new album this #bandcampfriday :)
@bandcamp.com
#folk #punk #protest #Hull
@bandcamp.com
#folk #punk #protest #Hull
'PUNK ROCK PREPARED US FOR THIS' is put of the traps and flying!!
It has already broken even, and by my reckoning has raised £1000 for front line community support too!
Bag CD and vinyl here:
joesolomusic.bandcamp.com/album/punk-r...
It has already broken even, and by my reckoning has raised £1000 for front line community support too!
Bag CD and vinyl here:
joesolomusic.bandcamp.com/album/punk-r...
February 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
If only because @commonerschoir.bsky.social smash it out of the park on 'Rise Up! Rise Up!'
But definitely do. Bills are paid, so all money made now will hit frontline community support and help provide food and shelter for folks who need it ✊️♥️✊️
But definitely do. Bills are paid, so all money made now will hit frontline community support and help provide food and shelter for folks who need it ✊️♥️✊️
We suggest you buy @joe-solo.bsky.social 's new album this #bandcampfriday :)
@bandcamp.com
#folk #punk #protest #Hull
@bandcamp.com
#folk #punk #protest #Hull
'PUNK ROCK PREPARED US FOR THIS' is put of the traps and flying!!
It has already broken even, and by my reckoning has raised £1000 for front line community support too!
Bag CD and vinyl here:
joesolomusic.bandcamp.com/album/punk-r...
It has already broken even, and by my reckoning has raised £1000 for front line community support too!
Bag CD and vinyl here:
joesolomusic.bandcamp.com/album/punk-r...
Punk Rock Prepared Us For This, by Joe Solo
12 track album
joesolomusic.bandcamp.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:32 PM
We suggest you buy @joe-solo.bsky.social 's new album this #bandcampfriday :)
@bandcamp.com
#folk #punk #protest #Hull
@bandcamp.com
#folk #punk #protest #Hull
Excited to announce MCR legends @acertainratio.bsky.social play the Trades Club Thursday 22nd October
Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am from thetradesclub.com >>
Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am from thetradesclub.com >>
February 4, 2026 at 10:03 AM
We're big fans of books and print :)
#Gutenberg #MechanicalMovableType
#booksky💙📚
youtu.be/BoGH_O3tD6o?...
#Gutenberg #MechanicalMovableType
#booksky💙📚
youtu.be/BoGH_O3tD6o?...
January 31, 2026 at 2:58 PM
We're big fans of books and print :)
#Gutenberg #MechanicalMovableType
#booksky💙📚
youtu.be/BoGH_O3tD6o?...
#Gutenberg #MechanicalMovableType
#booksky💙📚
youtu.be/BoGH_O3tD6o?...
Choir homework this week is to watch this.
Feel free to join us and send in your thoughts.
#CharlieChaplin #ModernTimes
#SocialCommentary #slapstick #satire #politicalHumour
youtu.be/eg31f8P2DIY?...
Feel free to join us and send in your thoughts.
#CharlieChaplin #ModernTimes
#SocialCommentary #slapstick #satire #politicalHumour
youtu.be/eg31f8P2DIY?...
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Choir homework this week is to watch this.
Feel free to join us and send in your thoughts.
#CharlieChaplin #ModernTimes
#SocialCommentary #slapstick #satire #politicalHumour
youtu.be/eg31f8P2DIY?...
Feel free to join us and send in your thoughts.
#CharlieChaplin #ModernTimes
#SocialCommentary #slapstick #satire #politicalHumour
youtu.be/eg31f8P2DIY?...
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Are you thinking about going to the National CND demo at Marham on 28th February?
Let us know, so we can assist with your transport:
forms.gle/xtKhBZJg2Dfh...
Let us know, so we can assist with your transport:
forms.gle/xtKhBZJg2Dfh...
forms.gle
January 27, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Are you thinking about going to the National CND demo at Marham on 28th February?
Let us know, so we can assist with your transport:
forms.gle/xtKhBZJg2Dfh...
Let us know, so we can assist with your transport:
forms.gle/xtKhBZJg2Dfh...
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Here's a lovely relaxing film and song about our trip to the Isle of Jura...
Thanks to Commoners film crew Carolyn and Phil.
#IsleOfJura #GeorgeOrwell #KFoundation #JustfiedAndAncient
youtu.be/m5E_tufebac?...
Thanks to Commoners film crew Carolyn and Phil.
#IsleOfJura #GeorgeOrwell #KFoundation #JustfiedAndAncient
youtu.be/m5E_tufebac?...
Burning The Bones
YouTube video by Commoners Choir
youtu.be
January 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Here's a lovely relaxing film and song about our trip to the Isle of Jura...
Thanks to Commoners film crew Carolyn and Phil.
#IsleOfJura #GeorgeOrwell #KFoundation #JustfiedAndAncient
youtu.be/m5E_tufebac?...
Thanks to Commoners film crew Carolyn and Phil.
#IsleOfJura #GeorgeOrwell #KFoundation #JustfiedAndAncient
youtu.be/m5E_tufebac?...
Here's a lovely relaxing film and song about our trip to the Isle of Jura...
Thanks to Commoners film crew Carolyn and Phil.
#IsleOfJura #GeorgeOrwell #KFoundation #JustfiedAndAncient
youtu.be/m5E_tufebac?...
Thanks to Commoners film crew Carolyn and Phil.
#IsleOfJura #GeorgeOrwell #KFoundation #JustfiedAndAncient
youtu.be/m5E_tufebac?...
Burning The Bones
YouTube video by Commoners Choir
youtu.be
January 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Here's a lovely relaxing film and song about our trip to the Isle of Jura...
Thanks to Commoners film crew Carolyn and Phil.
#IsleOfJura #GeorgeOrwell #KFoundation #JustfiedAndAncient
youtu.be/m5E_tufebac?...
Thanks to Commoners film crew Carolyn and Phil.
#IsleOfJura #GeorgeOrwell #KFoundation #JustfiedAndAncient
youtu.be/m5E_tufebac?...
Boff recommended this song 'Tiny Notes' by @theyounguns.bsky.social
(Based on a true story).
A beautiful start to the day.
#PositiveStories #folk
m.youtube.com/watch?v=hJmM...
(Based on a true story).
A beautiful start to the day.
#PositiveStories #folk
m.youtube.com/watch?v=hJmM...
Tiny Notes
YouTube video by The Young’uns - Topic
m.youtube.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Boff recommended this song 'Tiny Notes' by @theyounguns.bsky.social
(Based on a true story).
A beautiful start to the day.
#PositiveStories #folk
m.youtube.com/watch?v=hJmM...
(Based on a true story).
A beautiful start to the day.
#PositiveStories #folk
m.youtube.com/watch?v=hJmM...
We're all looking forward to this 🎶✊
Video for 'Rise Up! Rise Up!' featuring @commonerschoir.bsky.social drops Monday 2nd February with album pre-order following on the 6th @bandcamp.com Friday.
Can't wait to get new music out to you x
Can't wait to get new music out to you x
January 23, 2026 at 4:48 PM
We're all looking forward to this 🎶✊
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Can you imagine a whole graphic novel expressed in the form of song? You can now!
Here’s @commonerschoir.bsky.social singing their original composition This Slavery in Queen Street Mill, Lancashire
Here’s @commonerschoir.bsky.social singing their original composition This Slavery in Queen Street Mill, Lancashire
January 22, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Can you imagine a whole graphic novel expressed in the form of song? You can now!
Here’s @commonerschoir.bsky.social singing their original composition This Slavery in Queen Street Mill, Lancashire
Here’s @commonerschoir.bsky.social singing their original composition This Slavery in Queen Street Mill, Lancashire
January 20, 2026 at 10:04 AM
We are all Citizens of the World.
It belongs to all of us.
Sometimes we need to escape to another place for safety; sometimes we visit or relocate for a change of scene, a rest, or to enjoy different cultures.
We celebrate glorious human variety 🎶
#Shanty #RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
It belongs to all of us.
Sometimes we need to escape to another place for safety; sometimes we visit or relocate for a change of scene, a rest, or to enjoy different cultures.
We celebrate glorious human variety 🎶
#Shanty #RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
Citizen Shanty by Commoners Choir
YouTube video by Commoners Choir
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We are all Citizens of the World.
It belongs to all of us.
Sometimes we need to escape to another place for safety; sometimes we visit or relocate for a change of scene, a rest, or to enjoy different cultures.
We celebrate glorious human variety 🎶
#Shanty #RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
It belongs to all of us.
Sometimes we need to escape to another place for safety; sometimes we visit or relocate for a change of scene, a rest, or to enjoy different cultures.
We celebrate glorious human variety 🎶
#Shanty #RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
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We've just made a list of events for next year, right up till Nov. With an emphasis on the positive.
Boff planning many new songs 🎶
Exciting times :)
This is still my morning tune.
youtu.be/lMEYjWcu3Ds?...
Boff planning many new songs 🎶
Exciting times :)
This is still my morning tune.
youtu.be/lMEYjWcu3Ds?...
The Union Jill
YouTube video by Commoners Choir
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
We've just made a list of events for next year, right up till Nov. With an emphasis on the positive.
Boff planning many new songs 🎶
Exciting times :)
This is still my morning tune.
youtu.be/lMEYjWcu3Ds?...
Boff planning many new songs 🎶
Exciting times :)
This is still my morning tune.
youtu.be/lMEYjWcu3Ds?...
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Are you a writer, performer, publisher or event promoter? If you’d like to be part of Leeds Lit Fest 2026, we’d love to hear from you. The submission window is now open for event ideas and closes on 1st Feb.
Follow the link to apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#LLF26
Follow the link to apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#LLF26
January 11, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Are you a writer, performer, publisher or event promoter? If you’d like to be part of Leeds Lit Fest 2026, we’d love to hear from you. The submission window is now open for event ideas and closes on 1st Feb.
Follow the link to apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#LLF26
Follow the link to apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#LLF26
'Ceasefire now
End this war
Today and tomorrow
And for ever more'
#Dictators and #warmongers
everywhere 😢
youtu.be/9DFJKIImVUE?...
End this war
Today and tomorrow
And for ever more'
#Dictators and #warmongers
everywhere 😢
youtu.be/9DFJKIImVUE?...
Ceasefire Now
YouTube video by Commoners Choir
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 11:19 AM
'Ceasefire now
End this war
Today and tomorrow
And for ever more'
#Dictators and #warmongers
everywhere 😢
youtu.be/9DFJKIImVUE?...
End this war
Today and tomorrow
And for ever more'
#Dictators and #warmongers
everywhere 😢
youtu.be/9DFJKIImVUE?...
Boff has summed up the last year out there as 'Absolute Shitshow' but we've still managed to have fun amongst it all. Sometimes we just need a break.
Next year will be all about celebrating positives - embracing 'Pleasure Activism'.
Link to the full fb post:
www.facebook.com/100062486204...
Next year will be all about celebrating positives - embracing 'Pleasure Activism'.
Link to the full fb post:
www.facebook.com/100062486204...
Commoners Choir
Message from Boff... 2026 And All That
Well, 2025 was generally speaking a pretty ugly year. A year that might be neatly and glibly reduced to Trump, flags and genocide. Sadly, this is how we see...
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January 2, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Boff has summed up the last year out there as 'Absolute Shitshow' but we've still managed to have fun amongst it all. Sometimes we just need a break.
Next year will be all about celebrating positives - embracing 'Pleasure Activism'.
Link to the full fb post:
www.facebook.com/100062486204...
Next year will be all about celebrating positives - embracing 'Pleasure Activism'.
Link to the full fb post:
www.facebook.com/100062486204...
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In November, @commonerschoir.bsky.social sang their new song This Slavery in Queen Street Mill textile museum as part of Trouble At Mill - there was barely a dry eye in the house
January 2, 2026 at 7:43 AM
In November, @commonerschoir.bsky.social sang their new song This Slavery in Queen Street Mill textile museum as part of Trouble At Mill - there was barely a dry eye in the house
Here's to a positive 2026.
It was a toss up between 'Call it a Genocide' (youtu.be/xRHZwb7HCY8?...) and our far cheerier 'Union Jill'.
Let's be happy today.
youtu.be/lMEYjWcu3Ds?...
It was a toss up between 'Call it a Genocide' (youtu.be/xRHZwb7HCY8?...) and our far cheerier 'Union Jill'.
Let's be happy today.
youtu.be/lMEYjWcu3Ds?...
The Union Jill
YouTube video by Commoners Choir
youtu.be
January 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Here's to a positive 2026.
It was a toss up between 'Call it a Genocide' (youtu.be/xRHZwb7HCY8?...) and our far cheerier 'Union Jill'.
Let's be happy today.
youtu.be/lMEYjWcu3Ds?...
It was a toss up between 'Call it a Genocide' (youtu.be/xRHZwb7HCY8?...) and our far cheerier 'Union Jill'.
Let's be happy today.
youtu.be/lMEYjWcu3Ds?...
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Finally a video for Citizen Shanty, written in 2017 when Theresa May was going on about citizens of nowhere, as if that'd be a bad idea.
'You're more than welcome here' is now sung by choirs all over the world 🎶
Ta for t'film #PhilMoody
#RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
'You're more than welcome here' is now sung by choirs all over the world 🎶
Ta for t'film #PhilMoody
#RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
Citizen Shanty by Commoners Choir
YouTube video by Commoners Choir
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Finally a video for Citizen Shanty, written in 2017 when Theresa May was going on about citizens of nowhere, as if that'd be a bad idea.
'You're more than welcome here' is now sung by choirs all over the world 🎶
Ta for t'film #PhilMoody
#RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
'You're more than welcome here' is now sung by choirs all over the world 🎶
Ta for t'film #PhilMoody
#RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
Finally a video for Citizen Shanty, written in 2017 when Theresa May was going on about citizens of nowhere, as if that'd be a bad idea.
'You're more than welcome here' is now sung by choirs all over the world 🎶
Ta for t'film #PhilMoody
#RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
'You're more than welcome here' is now sung by choirs all over the world 🎶
Ta for t'film #PhilMoody
#RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
Citizen Shanty by Commoners Choir
YouTube video by Commoners Choir
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Finally a video for Citizen Shanty, written in 2017 when Theresa May was going on about citizens of nowhere, as if that'd be a bad idea.
'You're more than welcome here' is now sung by choirs all over the world 🎶
Ta for t'film #PhilMoody
#RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
'You're more than welcome here' is now sung by choirs all over the world 🎶
Ta for t'film #PhilMoody
#RefugeesWelcome
youtu.be/Erbwl_fQTeA?...
December 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊: Buy “Lullaby” by Together for Palestine for £1.98 *right now* to make it the UK Christmas # 1. All profits go to Palestinian-led aid orgs. Together for Palestine are: Nai Barghouti, Brian Eno, Neneh Cherry, Celeste, Mabel & more. Please buy it & repost this! xx
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𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊: Buy “Lullaby” by Together for Palestine for £1.98 *right now* to make it the UK Christmas # 1. All profits go to Palestinian-led aid orgs. Together for Palestine are: Nai Barghouti, Brian Eno, Neneh Cherry, Celeste, Mabel & more. Please buy it & repost this! xx
linktr.ee/T4Plive
December 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
❤️🎄🇵🇸
𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊: Buy “Lullaby” by Together for Palestine for £1.98 *right now* to make it the UK Christmas # 1. All profits go to Palestinian-led aid orgs. Together for Palestine are: Nai Barghouti, Brian Eno, Neneh Cherry, Celeste, Mabel & more. Please buy it & repost this! xx
linktr.ee/T4Plive
𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊: Buy “Lullaby” by Together for Palestine for £1.98 *right now* to make it the UK Christmas # 1. All profits go to Palestinian-led aid orgs. Together for Palestine are: Nai Barghouti, Brian Eno, Neneh Cherry, Celeste, Mabel & more. Please buy it & repost this! xx
linktr.ee/T4Plive