Karaoke runner from Lancing to sing his way through the London Marathon to help raise money for WaterAid UK

Fishtown Choir takes karaoke to another level with community song

On a recent Friday night, dozens of people crowded inside Ruba Club in Northern Liberties, holding sheets with lyrics to Sufjan Stevens’ song, “Chicago,” printed on them. “I’ve made a lot of mistakes,” they sing in unison, as Philly music teacher Melissa Schepers turns this random group of friends and neighbors into an impromptu choir. This is the Fishtown Choir experience.  “A lot of people have come and been like, ‘Where’s the choir?’ They don…

Karaoke runner from Lancing to sing his way through the London Marathon to help raise money for WaterAid UK

Stuart Taylor, 45, from Lancing, Sussex, will be running this year’s London Marathon wearing a karaoke backpack and singing for 26 miles - all in support of WaterAid UK. He’s been documenting his training on both TikTok and Instagram, and says his aim is to bring people together through his karaoke machine.