Sir Tim Rice writes new song ahead of G7 Summit

Young singers from around the world are being encouraged to learn, sing and share their renditions of ‘Gee Seven’, a song written by West End musical songwriter Sir Tim Rice ahead of the G7 Summit taking place in Cornwall, and recorded by Truro Cathedral’s 35 boy and girl choristers.

What is Sing2G7?

With the G7 Summit coming to Cornwall on June 11, it is hoped that the event will provide children with the opportunity to learn about the issues that will be discussed, as well as enabling the thousands of children who are taking part in Sing2G7, to be heard by the world leaders.

Already, more than 23,000 voices from 27 countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Portugal, Malaysia, Spain, the USA, and Vietnam have signed up to sing. It is hoped that by the time the summit opens on June 11, 50,000 young singers will have joined the chorus of Gee Seven voices.

“I’ve been an admirer and supporter of Truro Cathedral and its outstanding choir for many years,” says Sir Tim Rice. “ I was delighted when the choir asked for a song to mark the first ever G7 conference to be held in Cornwall, which I have written with composer Peter Hobbs, imaginatively entitled Gee Seven.

“I hope it’s recognised as a different musical way of celebrating an international extravaganza – a nod to mathematics, science, and history; an attempt to keep the piety level down, the rhythm section up and yet conclude with a message that might have a chance of getting through.”

Singers are being invited to post their renditions of the song online using the hashtag #Sing2G7 and tagging in @Sing2G7.

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