The Folk Ensemble

50+ piece 'spontaneous folk orchestra' directed by @joe280576 //

[The Folk Ensemble @Thefolkensemble]

We’re in Brussels - all 60 of us! Whilst #extinctionrebellion do their thing in #London, we’re bringing our concerns around #Brexit & the global #climatechange crisis to the heart of the @Europarl_EN w/ our BIGGEST performance yet. 7pm, Yehudi Menuhin Place #EU #NotLeavingQuietly

[Dr Ellie Chowns MP @EllieChowns]

A #GeneralElection is a rubbish way to try to resolve #Brexit deadlock:
a) Too many other issues come into play.
b) Our grossly undemocratic electoral system doesn’t accurately reflect people’s views.

The best way forward? A #PeoplesVote.

#MakeVotesMatter

[Birmingham City University Press Office @BCUPressOffice]

The full #NotLeavingQuietly concert by @birmcons' @Thefolkensemble at @EUParl_EN is now live on YouTube https://t.co/ufCbpl5Rn9

[Dr Ellie Chowns MP @EllieChowns]

UK would lose £130bn in growth if Brexit deal passed, figures suggest https://t.co/VWDm3jVnOQ

[The Folk Ensemble @Thefolkensemble]

EU Parliament concert in full: https://t.co/3rQ2tS39RT

[The Folk Ensemble @Thefolkensemble]

The full film of our concert at the EU Parliament is out now. Link in bio... @ Europees Parlement in België / Parlement européen en Belgique https://t.co/wPAABxiH6L

[Peter Underwood 💚 @GreenPeterU]

The way some people are talking about 'getting #Brexit done' is like a parent saying that raising children is just about giving birth. If that's the way you think then the next 20 years are going to be a bit of a shock

[Dr Ellie Chowns MP @EllieChowns]

In a democracy we have a right to peaceful protest

Tonight I stood in solidarity with the @ExtinctionR protestors in Trafalgar Square 🌻

I exercised my right to protest and have been arrested alongside brave climate activists

This is a #climateemergency❗️

[Joe Broughton @Joe280576]

Retweet if you ever disagreed with a piece of advice you were given. An advisory referendum should be treated as advice. I hear the advice but I don't have to take the advice. Let's find out how many people don't agree with the advice now we have more information. #peoplesvote

[Dr Ellie Chowns MP @EllieChowns]

Have a look at the highlights of our unforgettable #NotLeavingQuietly concert🎶with the biggest band ever to play in @Europarl_EN🇪🇺

The @thefolkensemble blew us away!
Special guests: @femi_sorry & young climate activists from #WestMidlands

We're #NotLeavingQuietly!
@GreensEFA

[The Folk Ensemble @Thefolkensemble]

@evierouxel @EllieChownsMEP @Ferrar_Anna Thank you for being there! 🙏🏼

[The Folk Ensemble @Thefolkensemble]

Thank you Brussels! And cheers 🍻 Music is a universal voice of the people and we’re over the moon that we were able to share ours in a place of peace and unity. Thank you @EllieChownsMEP & @Ferrar_Anna #NotLeavingQuietly #Brussels

[The Folk Ensemble @Thefolkensemble]

@Ferrar_Anna Thank you for all your help! ❤️

[Dr Ellie Chowns MP @EllieChowns]

100+ #WestMidlands visitors came in the past 2 days for our #NotLeavingQuietly event!
😀 @Thefolkensemble and @Femi_Sorry performed last night in the #EU Parliament, while a group of visitors including young climate activists attended the concert& visited the Parliament👏🏼

[Izzy Matthews @Izzy_Matthews_]

Super fun time exploring Brussels with @Femi_Sorry and the @Thefolkensemble 🇧🇪 #NotLeavingQuietly

[Cllr Scott Ainslie 💚 @GreenPartyScott]

Watching the incredible, fun and powerful @Thefolkensemble brighten up the European Parliament on this grey Tuesday evening. What a way to make it clear the UK is #NotLeavingQuietly! 🥳

Thanks to the @GreenMEPs’ very own @EllieChownsMEP for organising!

[Dr Ellie Chowns MP @EllieChowns]

Big success last night!
#NotLeavingQuietly was about giving a voice to young people who are now speaking up against #Brexit and the #ClimateEmergency

Incredible energy&words by @BirmCons and @Femi_Sorry and special presence of visitors+climate activists from the #WestMidlands

[Caroline Voaden MP @CarolineVoaden]

Well done @EllieChownsMEP for organising the fantastic #notleavingquietly concert last night in Euro Parliament with @birmcons - great musicians, great atmosphere and quite moving to see the passion and love for this place we might have to leave @Europarl_EN

[Alexandra Phillips 🌈🇪🇺💚 @alexforeurope]

I expected Rafi to be upset when I picked him up from the @Europarl_EN crèche this evening but he wasn’t from bothered. Had a great time on his 1st day there!

Then he met @MagicMagid (the joy on his face!) 💚 & joined @EllieChownsMEP’s #NotLeavingQuietly rave with @Femi_Sorry 🇪🇺

[Femi @Femi_sorry]

The @BirmCons Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Folk Ensemble just BLEW ME AWAY!

2 HOURS OF MUSIC: ALL FROM MEMORY!!
🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩
Their passion to protect their futures from Brexit was POWERFUL!!

Thanks for the invite @EllieChownsMEP!

#NotLeavingQuietly (or at all)