Support the Poppy Appeal through music

The Royal British Legion has always had a keen association with music. Whether it is the traditional marching bands of the Legion, the annual Festival of Remembrance at The Royal Albert Hall or more recently the pop industry, the Legion has always used the medium of music to appeal to generations of supporters.

In 2011 we're hoping to have another No 1 single with "Wherever you are" performed by the Military Wives' Choir.

Military Wives

The Military Wives, from Gareth Malone's BBC series "The Choir: Military Wives", took the number one single spot on Christmas Day with their song "Wherever You Are". Congratulations to all involved!

Proceeds from the single are being split between the Legion and SSAFA Forces Help (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association).

Order your copy at www.facebook.com/MilitaryWivesChoir or from Amazon, iTunes and other music outlets and show your support for the whole Armed Forces family.

Wootton Bassett rocks

Hoping to raise £1 million for military charities, the extraordinary community of Royal Wootton Bassett have produced a video single "Wake me up when September ends".

Visit www.woottonbassettrocks.co.uk for details of how you can support the Legion and other charities by buying this.

Official Poppy Appeal single 2011

The Official Poppy Appeal Single for 2011 was the poignant I've Gotta Get a Message to You, performed by The Soldiers with Bee Gees legend Robin Gibb.

All royalties from the single go to The Royal British Legion's annual fundraising drive. It is the first time serving soldiers have released the Official Single for the Poppy Appeal.

The video can be viewed on our YouTube channel.

Shoulder to Shoulder

Legion Member and singer Willie Donald from Northern Ireland District has released his debut album 'Shoulder to Shoulder' in aid of The Royal British Legion.

The album features 10 easy listening and popular songs aimed at all age groups. Willie is joined on the album by James Huish, the UK's no1 Michael Buble tribute singer.

Please click here for a one minute sample of the album on YouTube.

The CD costs £10 and all money raised through the sales goes to The Royal British Legion to ensure they can continue to carry out the vital work for the Serving and Ex-service community.

It's available for download from iTunes or you can purchase copies (individually or in bulk) from our Northern Ireland office: 

The Royal British Legion (Northern Ireland)
Suite 2 War Memorial Building
21 Talbot St
Belfast BT1 2LD
T: 028 9032 1683 E: ni@britishlegion.org.uk

If paying by cheque, please make cheque payable to 'The Royal British Legion' and send to the address above.

Or contact Willie Donald directly E: williamdonald95@yahoo.co.uk M: 0774 262 6104.

"We will remember them"

A host of leading talent teamed up with The Royal British Legion and record label Deccain 2010 to create a fundraising CD to help boost funds for the Poppy Appeal. Celebrity readers including Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley have collaborated on this album of words and music for Remembrance. Entitled "We Will Remember Them", the album was the Official Album of the 2010 Poppy Appeal.

The CD is available from our Poppy Shop and £1 from the price of this album is donated to the Poppy Appeal.