Five reasons why singing is good for you
Voices Welcome was founded by people who feel passionately that singing has the power to bring people together. We believe by singing [...]
‘The choir that saved my life’
When the All Woman Choir was set up in North Staffordshire eight years ago, word spread quickly and numbers grew. [...]
Stroke survivors singing together in this London-based choir shows the power of music
When Manuela Gouveia’s family were affected by stroke, she felt inspired to set up a choir that would help survivors [...]
Emotional moment singing nurse brings joy to dementia patient
A nurse has helped bring joy to a man with dementia - by joining him in singing his favourite hymn. [...]
The culture cure: how prescription art is lifting people out of depression
From singing together to being read to in a library, an arts participation scheme is transforming lives in Denmark Read [...]
The language of lullabies
Around the world lullabies pave the road to sleep and dreams, and in every culture the 'signature' melodies and inflections [...]
Nile Rodgers to help BBC bring music to people with dementia
Grammy-winning musician Nile Rodgers is supporting a new initiative to bring music to everyone living with dementia by 2020. The [...]
Your Brain and Singing: Why Singing in a Choir Makes You Happier
Any of us who have sung in choirs know all too well the joy it brings not just the audiences, [...]
How singing together changes the brain: Tania de Jong AM
Tania de Jong AM makes the case that people singing together can change the brain. Pushing the idea that creativity is [...]
Choir singing improves health, happiness – and is the perfect icebreaker
A decade ago, any mention of a choir would probably have brought Sunday morning hymns to mind. But there’s been [...]