Emeli Sandé shocked a packed-out Putney church last night when she performed a song at a charity carol concert.
The Next to Me singer arrived at Holy Trinity Church during the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability’s carol concert interval where a crowd of excited children mobbed the star for autographs and pictures.
Sporting a black and white mohair jumper, black maxi skirt and her trademark peroxide quiff she sang a stunning acapella version of Silent Night to the mesmerised audience.
Before her performance the 27-year-old explained that the work the hospital does is a cause very close to her heart.
She said: “I used to study medicine and one area that I looked into was neurological sciences –I found music therapy so inspiring.
“About 18 months ago I visited the hospital and I had such an amazing time and was touched by that.”
After her performance she dashed off to perform at Roundhouse with Professor Green
@professorgreen Round house here we go! #readallaboutit http://t.co/QmNHLteOTo
— Emeli Sandé (@emelisande) December 11, 2014
Concertgoers were also treated to Michael Ball’s rousing rendition of O Holy Night accompanied by The London Chorus.
The hospital hopes to raise £10,000 for additional music therapy treatment from the event.
To donate to the hospital visit http://www.rhncharity.org.uk/donate-now/
Video courtesy of Don Halladay for SW Londoner, with thanks
