Dissenters London N16 - Stoke Newington

We are a non-profit making organisation devising all kinds of cultural activities and fundraising for our local community. We are spearheaded by our amazing community choir Chorus of Dissent and our professional orchestra the Elastic Band.

Find out more about us, or check out our forthcoming events.

Chorus of Dissent May 9 2026

Coming soon … Chorus of Dissent’s next concert will be on Saturday 9 May 2026. Featuring Chorus of Dissent, the Elastic Band and a special guest choir from Roccatederighi. As ever,…

Wordsworth’s Supper Club 27 February 2026

Spring surely comes … for February’s Supper Club we look to hope and new beginnings. As the American naturalist Hal Borland said, “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn”….

Chorus of Dissent Hungary 2024 documentary is now on You Tube

You can now enjoy Chorus of Dissent’s 2024 trip to Hungary on YouTube. Simon’s fascinating documentary follows our favourite community choir all the way from N16 to Tokaj. It’s a great…

”Best community choir in London!” Sian Dicker, soprano

“Ruth Whitehead and those around her have created a new oasis of sociability and cultural energy binding people in and around Stoke Newington together through a shared commitment to accessible arts experiences. John Sloboda, musician and activist

News & Reviews

BiG Christmas Concert 2024

Sold out two weeks in advance, our Christmas Concert on Sunday 15 December was by all accounts our best one ever. St Matthias Church was brimming with Christmas cheer and our…