Flash mob surprises shoppers at Nottingham's Victoria Centre

Shoppers at Nottingham’s Victoria Centre were given a big surprise when a flash mob choir broke out in song. More than 100 singers from amateur singing group Tuneless Choir appeared at the shopping centre as part of its annual ‘Tuneless Weekend’, where choir groups from around the country got together to "sing like no one is listening."

The flash mob marks the second appearance from the Tuneless Choir at Victoria Centre. It followed a performance commemorating the centre’s 50th birthday last year

Starting with a solo by Tuneless founder Nadine Cooper, the surprise performance lasted 15 minutes and shoppers were treated to a range of fan favourites. These included Daydream Believer by The Monkees and Hi Ho Silver Lining by Jeff Beck.

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Bernie Bracha, choir leader at Tuneless Choir, said: "Nadine and I set up the Tuneless Choir back in 2016, starting with our West Bridgford Choir, inspired by a passion for singing and the joy it brings – despite our inability to carry a tune. We’ve taken part in a couple of flash mobs since we formed and have found it’s a simple, yet effective way of boosting everyone’s mood, from the singers themselves, to the public watching."

Nigel Wheatley, Victoria Centre director, added: "The local community is at the heart of everything we do here at Victoria Centre, and so we’re always on the lookout for ways in which we can give our shoppers a memorable experience. That’s why we were thrilled to welcome back the Tuneless Choir.

"It was fantastic to see the surprise on our shoppers’ faces as the singing began, and we hope that those who were lucky enough to see the performance left feeling happier and inspired to sing more often."

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