THE Salvation Army is raising money for victims of modern slavery and human trafficking as the group celebrates its 25th Anniversary Christmas Carol Concert this weekend.
Since 1992, the organisation has invited the public to come and take part in its Christmas concert, with this year’s offering taking place on Sunday (December 11) at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall.
After 25 years, the carol concert will now be performed twice on the day due to the demand for the Christmas spectacular, with tickets still available for the 6pm performance.
Major Adrian Allman, leader of Birmingham Citadel, said: “This concert has been planned to appeal to all ages and includes the traditional nativity scene with a modern twist, high energy school choirs, Birmingham Salvation Army choirs together with two brass bands and the timbrels.
“There will be lots of carols to sing and even a visit from Santa Claus. It’s the perfect way to start celebrating Christmas as a family or with friends.”
The concert, which includes sign language, will feature a cast of more than 100 adults and children, the whole church from Birmingham Citadel, as well as hundreds of children from local school choirs singing their favourite Christmas songs.
This year, The Salvation Army at Birmingham Citadel is appealing for donations during the concert to support the social work of The Salvation Army in the UK and its work with victims of modern slavery, with the whole amount given in donations being split equally between the two areas of work.
Tickets, priced £12 and £15, are available by calling the ticket hotline on 07702 650840 or by emailing davemynott.tubasmartie@gmail.com.
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