Supporting our northern charities

What’s it all about?

Abreast The M62 is a vibrant, creative and collaborative event bringing together singers from across Hull, Leeds, Huddersfield and Liverpool – all united for an incredible cause. We’re joining forces to support five brilliant charities, each making a real difference in their communities.

The Spark of an idea

The idea for Abreast The M62 was lit by Honley Ladies Choir in Huddersfield. We’ve felt firsthand the incredible power of music – how it connects, uplifts and brings people together in the most meaningful ways. Singing with a shared purpose has brought encouragement, healing and support to so many, and now we’re channelling that same energy into something even bigger.

This bold and inspiring event uses the universal language of music to unite communities all along the M62 – a landmark that links us both literally and emotionally. Together, we’re proud to stand with five amazing charities: Hull and East Riding Breast Friends, Maggie’s Yorkshire, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust Breast Care Team, Prevent Breast Cancer, and Maggie’s Wirral – each doing vital work in the fight against breast cancer.

Want to know more?

Thursday 2nd October 2025 – The Big Booby Dooby Launch

in Huddersfield at Cedar Court Hotel, where they are inviting singers around Huddersfield and members of the public to them, both at the Huddersfield launch, but also if they wish to travel with us on the Saturday to Liverpool. As well as singing the Abreast songs, the launch will include information from the charities we are supporting, stories from people providing and receiving support during their breast cancer journey, a welcome glass of prosecco, some nibbles and there will be a bar available throughout the evening.

Saturday 4th October 2025 – The Big Booby Dooby Trail

Huddersfield Honley Ladies Choir will be travelling the length of the M62, from Hull calling at Leeds and Liverpool to perform a Big Booby Dooby Sing. They are inviting other local singers and members of the public across the counties to join them to support the charities with awareness and fundraising.

10am to12am – St Stephens Shopping Centre, Hull, with Hull and East Riding Breast Friends Charity and Prevent Breast Cancer.

2pm to 4pm – Jct 32 Shopping Centre near Leeds, with Maggies Yorkshire, The Breast Screening Service (Leeds) and Prevent Breast Cancer

7pm – The Big Booby Dooby Finale Celebration Performance at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, with invited singers, charities, partners and sponsors and tickets available for members of the public.