Sing four classic songs from The Sound of Music as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the record-breaking The Sound of Music album in a fun event for everyone in New Malden Station Car Park.

We encourage everyone to dress the part and come along as their favourite character from the famous film. Need some inspiration? Turn up as a nun and help us set a new record for the largest convent to take part in a Sound of Music singalong!

Why?

The Sound of Music soundtrack album was produced and distributed by Decca Records in New Malden in 1965. It topped the UK album charts for 70 weeks in total between 1965 and 1968!

To celebrate the legacy of this amazing music heritage we will be holding a mass singing event followed by a singalong film screening of the original film.

Come along and sing 4 songs from the original soundtrack:

• Sound of Music
• Do Re Mi
• My Favourite Things
• Climb Every Mountain

When

Saturday, 13 September 2025.

Timings

• 13:30 Gather at New Malden Methodist Church before proceeding to New Malden station with marshalls 
• 14:00 1st performance
• 14:15 Break between performances
• 14:45 2nd performance
• 15:00 Thank you and farewell

Locations

• Meeting point: New Malden Methodist Church, 49 High St, New Malden KT3 4BY
• Main event: New Malden Station Car Park, 14 Dukes Ave, New Malden KT3 4HL

FAQs

Who can take part in the singing?

Anyone wishing to sing on the day can turn up and take part. The lyrics are available below and we will have some printed lyric sheets available. We will be singing in unison. There will be two performances at 14:00 and 14:45.

Will there be a rehearsal?

There won't be a rehearsal on the day, but you're welcome to listen to the recordings below and practice along at home if you'd like to.

Do I need to let you know I'm performing in advance?

You're very welcome to turn up on the day and take part, although it would be helpful for us to have an idea of numbers. You can RSVP via a short online form or our Eventbrite listing to let us know you're planning to join in.

We will write to you with any updates about the event day, but only for this event. You can sign up to The Community Brain newsletter separately if you'd like updates about our other events throughout the year.

What songs will be performed?

• Sound of Music
• Do Re Mi
• My Favourite Things
• Climb Every Mountain

Can I just come and watch?

Yes! We'd love to have members of the community coming along to watch the performances.

What is the dress code?

To celebrate 60th anniversary of Sound of Music being pressed at Decca Records, we're inviting everyone to dress as a nun for the performances. Guides are available online if you need some inspriation!

You can change at the church when you arrive, but please be aware there is no storage for bags.

If you would rather not dress as a nun, please wear all black if you are joining the singing.

What time does the event end?

The second performance will finish at approximately 15:00. 

For more information about New Malden's history with Decca, lyrics sheets and information about the timetable on the day, visit: https://www.thecommunitybrain.org/projects/soundofmusic25