Follow the Rainbows

That the Parliament congratulates Sing In The City as it celebrates its 10th anniversary; notes that the choir group, which started in Edinburgh with one local group, now has in excess of 1,000 members over 18 choirs across Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife; recognises the growing success of these choirs, which include the Kirkcaldy Cloud 9s; praises the commitment and generosity of the choir members, who have helped to raise over £123,000 for charities and the community; welcomes the release of the charity single, Follow the Rainbows, by Scottish singers and songwriters and the Sing In The City directors, Hanley & the Baird; understands that the song, which was inspired by Sing In The City members and tells the story of the choir family coming together to overcome fears and insecurities, featured in the top ten of the UK singles charts only 24 hours after its release on 24 April 2020; further notes that all proceeds from the song will be donated to the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) to help those affected by mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic; commends the Sing In The City family, and wishes Kirsty, Annette and all choir members the very best for the future.