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Founded in 2018 by Mark James – better known to many as #ManInTheHat – ROKiT Choir was created with one simple idea: singing should be for everyone.

We’re a relaxed, friendly adult choir, open to absolutely anyone regardless of experience or ability. No auditions, no pressure, no judgement – just a cracking good sing once a week with a brilliant bunch of people.

Our first choir launched in September 2018 in Gillingham with just 40 members. The buzz was instant, and by January 2019 we’d opened our second choir in Blandford Forum.

Following the pandemic, we were delighted to open in Wincanton in September 2022, and our latest choir launched in January 2025 – bringing our total membership to over 170 voices and counting.

​Sing Your Way

At ROKiT, there’s no requirement to perform if you don’t want to. Plenty of our members love being on stage, but if you’d rather use our weekly sessions as a chance to socialise, de-stress and belt out a few tunes in good company, that’s absolutely fine by us. This is your choir.

That said, when we do perform… we don’t do things by halves.

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Out and About in Dorset & Somerset

ROKiT have performed across North Dorset and Somerset at a wide range of prestigious events and venues, including:

  • Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil

  • The Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

  • Numerous local festivals and community celebrations

We’re proud supporters of our local towns, regularly appearing at Christmas light switch-ons and festive celebrations across the area. We’ve even been known to stage the odd flashmob, surprising unsuspecting members of the public with a spontaneous burst of song!

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Singing for Good

Supporting charity is at the heart of what we do. To date, ROKiT Choir has raised over £15,000 for local and national causes.

In December 2023, we released our very own Christmas album in support of Blackmore Vale Action for Depression(BADco), raising over £1,000 for this vital local mental health charity. The album was fully funded by choir members themselves, ensuring that every penny from sales went directly to the cause.

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Our Summer Concerts – The Highlight of the Year

Our summer concerts are the pinnacle of the ROKiT calendar – bringing together the vast majority of our members for a powerful, uplifting celebration of music.

After outgrowing our previous venue (we quite literally couldn’t fit on the stage!), July 2025 saw ROKiT take over The Exchange in Sturminster Newton.

With 90 voices on stage, we performed to a sold-out theatre of 300 people – a truly unforgettable night and a testament to how far we’ve come.

Whether you’re a seasoned singer or someone who only sings in the shower, you’ll find a warm welcome at ROKiT Choir.

Because here’s the thing…

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WE DON’T JUST SING IT… WE ROKIT 

How much does it cost to become a member of ROKiT?

The main aim of ROKiT is to make sure that it is accessible to everyone that wants to take part regardless of experience ability or personal circumstances. Therefore, ROKiT membership is made as easy and affordable for all. 

A night at choir is £7 per person per night - this can be paid for either pay as you go on the night, monthly by standing order (£27 per month), or in an annual payment (£350 per year) both the monthly and annual payments offer a discounted rate over the year. 

There is also an annual membership payment of £35 (included if taking the annual payment) New members do not have to pay the membership for the first 4 weeks so they can have time to decide if they want to be a full-time member first. 

Included in the ROKiT Membership is

  • Uniform top

  • Membership Card

  • Access to our 'ROKIT Drive' online music library for practicing at home

  • Access to our chat rooms for all of the choirs

  • Onto the ROKiT mailing list for updates and information (no marketing))

  • Discounts off tickets for our performances

  • Discounts for workshops run by ROKiT

  • Discount off theatre coach trips run by ROKiT

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In short, everything that you need is included in the price. We also have extra items such as hoodies, jackets, and other items of branded clothing, but this is not essential, more details for these can be given on request. 

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