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Sep

September Pop Up: 'Just can't get enough' by Depeche Mode

Doors: 19:00 Time: 19:30
Location: Crack Bellmer
Entry: 7 €
Address: Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin

Just can't get enough of 80s synth pop! This time we visit that DM classic that put Basildon (Essex England) firmly on the musical map!
ok!choir Pop Up nights are open rehearsals that anyone can attend - no experience is necessary. We learn a whole song in one night and finish with a tiny, spontaneous performance in a nearby street or park (weather permitting) and a video recording so we can relive the magic as many times as we want! Check out our YouTube channel to see some of our past hits!
Come and join us early if you can and enjoy some beer

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Aug

August Pop Up: 'Nothing Compares 2 U' by Sinéad O'Connor

Doors: 19:00 Time: 19:30
Location: Crack Bellmer
Entry: 7 €
Address: Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin

Following the sad news we thought we would pay a tribute to Sinéad. Come along and sing your hearts out for this big heart of a human being.
ok!choir Pop Up nights are open rehearsals that anyone can attend - no experience is necessary. We learn a whole song in one night and finish with a tiny, spontaneous performance in a nearby street or park (weather permitting) and a video recording so we can relive the magic as many times as we want! Check out our YouTube channel to see some of our past hits!
Come and join us early if you can and enjoy some beer.

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Jul

July Pop-Up: 'Never Gonna Give You Up' by Rick Astley

Doors: 19:00 Time: 19:30
Location: Kulturfabrik Moabit e.V.
Entry: 7 €
Address: Lehrter Str. 35, 10557 Berlin

Fab Rick at the Fabrik Are you ready to Rick roll? Time for some classic 80s cheese for our first open air Sunmer pop up this year. A bit of Moabit for a change!
ok!choir Pop Up nights are open rehearsals that anyone can attend - no experience is necessary. We learn a whole song in one night and finish with a tiny, spontaneous performance in a nearby street or park (weather permitting) and a video recording so we can relive the magic as many times as we want! Check out our YouTube channel to see some of our past hits!
Come and join us early if you can and enjoy some beer.

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Jun

June Pop-Up: 'You're simply the best' by Tina Turner

Doors: 19:00 Time: 19:30
Location: Crack Bellmer
Entry: 7 €
Address: Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin

Tina Turner was simply the best. Come and sing a tribute to her with one of her finest uplifting songs.
ok!choir Pop Up nights are open rehearsals that anyone can attend - no experience is necessary. We learn a whole song in one night and finish with a tiny, spontaneous performance in a nearby street or park (weather permitting) and a video recording so we can relive the magic as many times as we want! Check out our YouTube channel to see some of our past hits!
Come and join us early if you can and enjoy some beer

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MAY

May Pop-Up: 'Take on Me' by A-HA

Doors: 19:00 Time: 19:30
Location: Crack Bellmer
Entry: 7 €
Address: Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin

Morten: We need a band name!
Pål: *Looks around studio*... 'AHA!'

Time for some classic 80s synth-pop- can you hit that high note?
ok!choir Pop Up nights are open rehearsals that anyone can attend - no experience is necessary. We learn a whole song in one night and finish with a tiny, spontaneous performance in a nearby street or park (weather permitting) and a video recording so we can relive the magic as many times as we want! Check out our YouTube channel to see some of our past hits!
Come and join us early if you can and enjoy some beer

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APR

April Pop-Up: I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles

Doors: 19:00 Time: 19:30
Location: Crack Bellmer
Entry: 7 €
Address: Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin

It's about time for some Beatles so Komm, gib mir deine Hand! A German/English version of this classic. ok!choir Pop Up nights are open rehearsals that anyone can attend - no experience is necessary. We learn a whole song in one night and finish with a tiny, spontaneous performance in a nearby street or park (weather permitting) and a video recording so we can relive the magic as many times as we want! Check out our YouTube channel to see some of our past hits! Come and join us early if you can and enjoy some beer.

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Mar

March Pop-Up: New Sensation by INXS

Doors: 19:00 Time: 19:30
Location: Crack Bellmer
Entry: 7 €
Address: Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin

Are you ready for a new sensation?
Our Wonderful Sam will be directing this Aussie Classic!
So bring out the 'Devil inside' for this 'New sensation' because we 'Need you tonight' and we can make this evening 'Kick'!
ok!choir Pop Up nights are open rehearsals that anyone can attend - no experience is necessary. We learn a whole song in one night and finish with a tiny, spontaneous performance in a nearby street or park (weather permitting) and a video recording so we can relive the magic as many times as we want! Check out our YouTube channel to see some of our past hits!
Come and join us early if you can and enjoy some beer. 🙂

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Jan

January Pop-Up: Cover Me in Sunshine

Doors: 19:00 Time: 19:30
Location: Crack Bellmer
Entry: 5 €
Address: Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin

Let's get the party started with some Pink!
ok!choir Pop Up nights are open rehearsals that anyone can attend - no experience is necessary. We learn a whole song in one night and finish with a tiny, spontaneous performance in a nearby street or park (weather permitting) and a video recording so we can relive the magic as many times as we want! Check out our YouTube channel to see some of our past hits!
Come and join us early if you can and enjoy some beer

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Jan

ok!choir @ Volksbühne

Location: Volksbühne
Address: Linienstraße 227, 10178 Berlin

We have a small guest appearance in the play "DRAMA" at the Volksbühne.

Show dates:
- 19.01.2023 at 19:30
- 21.01.2023 at 19:30
- 29.01.2023 at 18:00
- 03.02.2023 at 19:30

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Dec

ok!choir Pop-Up @ Alte Münze

Time: 15:00
Location: Alte Münze Berlin
Address: Molkenmarkt 2, 10179 Berlin

Come join us at the Wintermünze @ Alte Münze with a little Christmas fun! From 15:00 we will get our teeth in to a cheesy Christmas Classic and perform in on the open stage.

ok!choir PopUps are open rehearsals that anyone can attend - no experience is necessary. We learn a whole song in just over an hour and finish with a tiny, spontaneous performance. There will be a video recording so we can relive the magic as many times as we want!

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Nov

November Pop-Up: Don't Stop Me Now by Queen

Doors: 19:00 Time: 19:30
Location: Crack Bellmer
Entry: 5 €
Address: Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin

Tonight I'm gonna have myself a real good time!
This Queen classic promises that you will defy gravity, travel at the speed of light and have a ball (and other fun stuff).
ok!choir Pop Up nights are open rehearsals that anyone can attend - no experience is necessary. We learn a whole song in one night and finish with a tiny, spontaneous performance in a nearby street or park (weather permitting) and a video recording so we can relive the magic as many times as we want! Check out our YouTube channel to see some of our past hits!
Come and join us early if you can and enjoy some beer 🙂

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Sep

ok!choir Pop-Up @ Alte Münze Sommerfest 2022

Time: 16:00
Location: Alte Münze Berlin
Address: Molkenmarkt 2, 10179 Berlin

This time ok!choir pop up appears at the Alte Münze summer fest! How exciting! We are going to go for another link in the chain with ok!choir's very own Sam taking the lead on this Fleetwood Mac classic.
ok!choir Pop Ups are open rehearsals that anyone can attend - no experience is necessary. We learn a whole song in one night and finish with a spontaneous performance, this time at 17:30 on stage! Check out our YouTube channel to see some of our past hits!

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July

July Pop-Up: Where is my Mind

Time: 19:00
Location: Südblock
Address: Admiralstraße 1-2, 10999 Berlin

This time we will be wondering "Where Is My Mind?" with the help of Pixies' proto-alt-rock masterpiece!

ok!choir Pop Up nights are open rehearsals that anyone can attend - no experience is necessary. We learn a whole song in one night and finish with a tiny, spontaneous performance in a nearby street or park (weather permitting) and a video recording so we can relive the magic as many times as we want! Check out our YouTube channel to see some of our past hits!
Come and join us early if you can and enjoy some beer 🙂

June

June Pop-Up: Walking on Sunshine

Time: 19:00
Location: Jockel Biergarten
Address: Ratiborstr. 14c, 10999 Berlin

This time we'll be learning Walking On Sunshine all together, by ear. It'll be loud and bright and easygoing, and that's exactly what it should be now that uncertain times for singing are over We all learn the tune, then whoever wants to can branch out into harmonies. Then we perform it for an unsuspecting public.

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About Us

ok!choir is a mixed voice pop choir of 45 singers based in Friedrichshain/Kreuzberg, Berlin. This weekly edition of the choir sings in four or five part harmonies, and regularly updates our repertoire of pop, rock and indie tunes. A few favourite from our current setlist include “Free Fallin’” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, “Buzzcut Season” by Lorde, “Wonderful Life” by Colin Vearncombe and “Take Me With U” by Prince. We also hold an open Pop Up rehearsal on the last Wednesday of each month, which anyone can attend. Come along!

ok!choir is conducted by musician and choral director Ben Barritt, and is run by a small group of delightful volunteers.

Join Us

Our weekly edition has relatively stable membership. There aren’t many opportunities for new members to join. Subscribe to our mailing list to hear when vacancies arise.

But there are our open Pop Up Nights!
ok!choir Pop Up nights are open rehearsals that happen on the last Wednesday of each month. Anyone can drop in and attend. Come and join us!

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What is ok!choir?

ok!choir is a mixed voice pop choir of 45 singers, based in Berlin.

Where and when does ok!choir rehearse?

ok!choir usually rehearses in Kreuzberg most Wednesday evenings. In case we need to rehearse outdoor, we meet in Friedrichshain.

How can I join ok!choir?

The Good News: there are no prerequisites for joining ok!choir. ok!choir is unauditioned, and there is no expectation that members can read music. We do expect our members to attend most rehearsals and to practice their parts at home.

The Bad News: ok!choir has relatively stable membership, so there aren’t many opportunities for new members to join. Subscribe to our mailing list to hear when vacancies arise, and stay up to date with other choir news.

But don’t despair! ok!choir holds a monthly Pop Up rehearsal on the last Wednesday of each month, which is open for anyone to attend and participate in! Check out our News page for details of the next Pop Up night, or subscribe to our newsletter to have the info emailed to you monthly.

What is the ok!choir Pop Up night, and how can I participate?

ok!choir Pop Up nights happen on the last Wednesday of each month, and are open for anyone to drop in and attend. You don’t have to sign up or do any kind of preparation, just come along! On Pop Up nights the choir in attendance learns a whole song from beginning to end by ear, which means without sheet music. It is perfect for beginner singers to come and try being in a choir, or for experienced singers to have a fun, commitment-free, social sing with friends. Each Pop Up night concludes with a low-key performance, which might sometimes be as simple as making a video of ourselves, or might involve a sneaky surprise performance at a U-bahn station, in a bar, or in the street. Visit our news section to see when and where the next Pop Up is happening.