Songwriting session
with The Makaton Charity
- Wednesday 3rd June
- 6.00 - 7.00pm
No Such Thing as Normal Day
Join us online for vibrant and uplifting music celebrating acceptance, individuality, and the joy of diversity.
- Tuesday 20th January
- 2:00 - 2:30pm
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- Mondays
- 7:30 - 8:30pm
- Wednesdays
- 1:30 - 2:15pm
Note: The Wednesday 8th July session will not be running to allow our staff team to attend Mike’s funeral and pay their respects.
Session lobby opens 30 minutes before the show starts.
Please note, this activity only runs during UK school terms.
Request a shoutout
Please send through requests before Wednesday 11am
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This term’s themes are inspired by Makaton’s word of the week.
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- Mondays
- 4:00 - 5:30pm
- Thursdays
- 4:30 - 6:00pm
Links and Resources
The Electric Umbrella Song – Audio
The Electric Umbrella Song – Karaoke Mix
What to bring?
A bag or box of stuff to have with you at sessions that will always come in handy!
A ‘Very Nice’ sign
You can print one or make your own: just something with VERY NICE written in big letters!
A Microphone
A hairbrush, pen, shampoo bottle or even a real microphone… just something to sing into like a Rockstar!
Costume
A hat, some glasses, a rockstar wig… anything… you never know what is going to happen!
Pen and Paper
You never know when it will come in handy!
Something that Shakes
A tambourine, a shaker, some rice in a bottle!
Drumsticks
If you don’t have proper ones OR wooden spoons, twigs, pens… anything!
Colours: Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Orange
This can be handkerchiefs, scarves, bits of paper, objects… just something of each colour.
A Light
A torch, finger light, phone light… something to shine so we can make the screen light-up!
Herts:
- Wednesdays (during term time)
- 6:30 - 8:15pm
- Kings Langley Secondary School
What's on this week
Tuesday 8th September 2026
Led by Claire
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Led by Claire and Amy
Reminder: Please don’t come if you’re feeling unwell. Don’t forget to bring your own drinks, if you’d like.
If you’d like to do a solo, please email: choir@electricumbrella.org.uk
Want to learn the songs?
Note: The Friday 21st December session will not be running due to a staff shortage. We apologies for any inconvenience this has caused. Look forward to see you all again next week!
- Fridays
- 4:30 - 5:30pm
Request a song
Got a favourite song or something you would just love us to sing together? Fill in the form and we’ll do our best to include it!
Please send through requests before Friday 9am
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In-person:
- Third Tuesday of the Month
- 8:00 - 10:00pm
- Mad Squirrel Tap, Watford
Online:
- First Thursday of the Month
- 7:45 - 9:15pm
- On Zoom
Sound checks for performers from 7:15pm
Sign up to sing here!
Please fill out the form below before the Friday prior to the Open Mic event for the chance to sing!
Watch how to get better sound quality online
- Thursday 29th October
- 7:30 – 9:30pm
- The Pioneer Club, St Albans
The Electric Umbrella Academy:
Autumn: Term One
Community, Connection and Standing up to Hate
Songs: It’s Not a Crime to be Different and Electric Umbrella Song
National Assembly
Friday 16th October
10:00 – 10:30am
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Registrations for 2026 ‘Shine a Light’ are now closed
Shine a Light 2026
Watch 'Shine a Light' 2025
Our Christmas Event for Schools:
Join Electric Umbrella for a seasonal spectacular exclusively for schools and those homeschooled.
- Friday 12th December
- 10:30am or 1:30pm
- Watford Colosseum
- From £10
Live Events
Colouring In
Premium Activities
Shine a Light
Please note, there are no broadcasts on UK bank holidays.