Kentucky Climate Choir Performs in Lexington
Local singers gathered at African Cemetery #2 to perform songs focused on environmental concerns.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Singing
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Sixteen members of the Kentucky Climate Choir held a public singing event at African Cemetery #2 in Lexington yesterday. The group utilizes choral music as a medium to highlight environmental issues and express public concerns regarding federal policies.
Why it matters
The performance serves as a creative outlet for members to voice angst about the environment. By singing in public spaces, the group aims to bring wider attention to environmental harms.
The group consists of 16 members who perform in a semi-circle formation. The movement originated in Bristol, England, in 2022 and does not require auditions for potential members.
The players
Kentucky Climate Choir
This non-audition singing group uses music as a platform to protest environmental degradation and federal policies.
Mark Coyne
He serves as the Chair of African Cemetery #2 Incorporated and rings a bell to signal the start of choir performances.
The details
Choir members stand in a semi-circle during events, often signaled by a bell rung by Mark Coyne. The group has previously held actions at the Daniel Boone National Forest and participated in the Interdependence Day Parade in Berea.
Timeline
The Climate Choir Movement began in Bristol, England, in 2022.
The Kentucky Climate Choir performed at African Cemetery #2 on October 27, 2026.
Culture Shift
The choir's activities follow the financial support provided by the Arts Meets Activism Grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women. This illustrates a trend of blending artistic performance with localized grassroots political advocacy.
Residents may see the choir performing in various public venues throughout the city and nearby natural areas. Those interested in joining the group can participate as members without the need for formal auditions.
The takeaway
The Kentucky Climate Choir demonstrates how community arts can be redirected to facilitate public engagement with ecological challenges. Interested residents can adopt this model to channel personal frustration into collective, public-facing action.
Further reading
Learn more about local vocal initiatives in the Singing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Weku.
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