THOSE who are homeless or marginalised often lose their voice.

But a new project is helping them bring it back.

Singing on a stage once frequented by the likes of David Bowie, Stevie Wonder and Pink Floyd, The Choir With No Name performed a singalong festive special.

Each of the members performing to the packed-out crowd at the Brighton Dome in the performance earlier this month have faced adversity.

One man, who introduced himself as Geoff, bravely told the audience about finding himself in emergency accommodation after a breakup with an ex girlfriend.

His story was just one of the many that involve marginalisation of some kind.

The singers received a standing ovation at the end of the show.

Freya Wynn Jones, the director of the choir that has been running since August, said: “It’s a sobering and uplifting experience to hear the voices of people who are not seen as contributing.

“But now they’re being seen as visible and brilliant.

“I feel honoured to share this experience with them all and the sense of achievement, community, and pride was so huge.”

The choir rehearses on Monday evenings at 6.30pm at One Church in Gloucester Place, Brighton.

Ninety minutes of singing is followed by a hot meal for all members.

The choir is run in partnership with the Brighton Housing Trust charity.

Anyone can join and no auditions are required – people can just turn up at One Church.

Andy Winter, chief executive of the charity, said: “By becoming members of a choir they now have a status.

“In the choir, there were few people that have been sleeping rough in the last month – it was so inspiring to see them lost in the music.

“We raised £3,800 in 15 minutes on the way out of the performance.

“That symbolises the concerns and compassion people have for the homeless and how motivated and inspired they are to see the change that can happen.”

The money goes towards keeping the choir going and Brighton Housing Trust.