Eleven schools across the West Midlands have already signed up to take part in Sing2Save, a nationwide environmental fundraising campaign that will see thousands of children unite in song this September to support Butterfly Conservation. The schools are among the first in the UK to join the initiative, which combines music, education, and environmental action.
The campaign encourages pupils to perform a specially written song while raising money to protect Britain's wildlife and habitats. Adding to the region's involvement, the campaign's anthem, We Can All Do Better, will be performed by the National Children's Choir of Great Britain (NCCGB) at its Summer Concert in the Great Hall at the University of Birmingham on Saturday 8 August.
Early preview in Birmingham
This concert will give local audiences an early opportunity to hear the song before schools across the country perform it later this year. The song was written by Kent-based musician and teacher Nick Drewe and his brother, internationally renowned musical theatre lyricist Anthony Drewe. It was originally recorded by Farringtons School Choir in Kent and gifted to Sir David Attenborough as a surprise tribute for his 100th birthday, in recognition of his lifelong commitment to protecting the natural world.
This year's Sing2Save campaign will raise funds for Butterfly Conservation, of which Sir David Attenborough is President. Schools are being encouraged to perform the song during a dedicated week in late September, with a suggested donation of £1 per child going directly to the charity.
Creative environmental action
Nick Drewe said: "It's wonderful to see so many schools from the West Midlands getting behind Sing2Save. Young people are incredibly passionate about the environment and this campaign gives them a positive, creative way to make a real difference. We're especially excited that audiences in Birmingham will be among the first to hear the National Children's Choir perform the song ahead of the nationwide schools event later this year."
Alongside learning the music, participating schools will have access to teaching resources and fundraising materials to help pupils explore environmental issues while supporting one of the UK's leading wildlife charities. Nick and Anthony hope Sing2Save will become an annual nationwide event, with a new song written each year to inspire children to take positive action for the planet through music.
How to get involved
Schools interested in taking part can find more information and sign-up details via the Sing2Save website. With 11 schools already committed in the West Midlands, the region is playing a significant role in this growing movement that harnesses the power of music to make a tangible difference for conservation efforts across the UK.
