Monkey business from swinging singers

12 February 2013

Monkey business from swinging singers

Singers are coming to the rescue of The Monkey Sanctuary after it was hit by floods last autumn.

The Lost Sound chorus will perform a concert of contemporary music next month to raise money for the leading primate welfare charity Wild Futures.

Their flagship project, the Monkey Sanctuary near Looe in Cornwall, was badly hit during last November’s flooding.

The popularity of monkeys as pets is also driving up demand for the charity’s rescue and rehabilitation work.

Lost Sound director, singing teacher Sandra Smith, said: “We were moved by the Monkey Sanctuary’s plight and keen to do our bit to help.”

Wild Futures was dealt a series of blows last year. A poor summer hit visitor numbers, and then the Sanctuary near Looe suffered thousands of pounds of damage after heavy rain flooded the main building, including the education centre.

The team also had to come to terms with the loss of Pepper, a 10-month-old capuchin, who died after contracting tetanus, which experts believe may have been linked to the floods.

Rachel Hevesi, Director of Wild Futures, said:  “We are very grateful to Sandra and The Lost Sound for agreeing to hold a benefit concert for our charity.

“I have followed Sandra’s work for quite some time and cannot wait to hear the magical sounds from the chorus at this event.

“It has been an extremely difficult time for our charity over recent months and we hope that many people join us to hear the wonderful chorus and support our charity at the same time.”

The concert will be on Saturday, 23 March 2013 at 7.30pm in St John’s church, Bridgetown, Totnes TQ9 5AJ.

Proceeds from ticket sales and a raffle at the concert will be given to Wild Futures.

The Lost Sound, an exciting mixed-voice contemporary chorus based in South Devon, gives a modern twist to traditional melodies.

Swinging rhythms roll into indie beats in the choir’s repertoire, which ranges from traditional folk songs to cutting-edge arrangements of modern performers like Imogen Heap.

Tickets are £8 in advance and can be purchased at Harlequin Books in Totnes or by calling Wild Futures’ fundraising office on 0844 272 1271 or email [email protected]