❤️ Eight ways singing together can support your wellbeing
Research points to benefits for mood, social connection and mental wellbeing. Everyone’s experience is different, but a welcoming choir can offer several ways to feel more engaged with life.
- Feel more connected. Meet people through a shared love of music. Regular rehearsals give new connections time to become familiar faces and friendships.
- Give your mood a lift. Enjoy the pleasure of singing something you love and creating a sound together. Research has found improvements in positive feelings after group singing.
- Make room to unwind. Let the music take your attention for a while. A relaxed singing session can offer a welcome break from everyday worries.
- Build your confidence. Learn something new, notice your progress and experience the satisfaction of contributing. Research suggests group singing may support self-belief and self-esteem.
- Give your mind something absorbing to do. Following melodies, remembering words and listening to others engage your attention and memory in an enjoyable activity.
- Explore your breathing. Singing involves coordinating your breath with musical phrases, giving you opportunities to practise controlled breathing as you use your voice.
- Express yourself through music. Enjoy a creative outlet in supportive company. You can take part without having to explain what you are going through.
- Have something to look forward to. Put an enjoyable activity in your diary. A regular choir session can bring structure, shared goals and renewed interest in life.
🤝 Your first step can be a small one
Ask your GP about a referral for six free sessions with The People’s Show Choirs. Explore our choir locations to find a group that works for you.
You do not have to arrive feeling confident. You do not have to know anyone. You are welcome to start exactly where you are.
🎵 What is social prescribing, and how can a choir help?
Social prescribing connects people with community activities and support that can help their health and wellbeing. Joining a choir offers regular social contact, creative activity and something enjoyable to anticipate. The People’s Show Choirs offer six free sessions with a GP referral, giving adults an opportunity to experience singing together in a welcoming group.
🌱 What are the health benefits of singing in a choir?
Group singing can support mood, reduce feelings of loneliness and help people feel more connected. It also provides opportunities to build confidence, engage attention and memory, practise breathing control and express emotions. Research is strongest for social and mental wellbeing benefits. Singing can complement healthcare, but it does not replace medical treatment.
🌍 How do I access six free choir sessions, and do I need singing experience?
Ask your GP about a referral to The People’s Show Choirs, then use our choir finder to explore nearby groups. You do not need singing experience or the ability to read music. There are no auditions, no solos and no pressure: you will sing alongside others, supported by live musicians.
Six free sessions. A warm welcome. A place to begin.
