Survey Results

What Are the Benefits of Joining a Community Choir? The Evidence on Loneliness, Confidence and Belonging According to the UK government’s latest Community and Engagement Survey, 7% of people aged 16 and over say they feel lonely often or always [READ MORE]

Yes — and you'd be in good company. Across TPSC (The People's Show Choirs), the single most common thing holding new members back before their first rehearsal isn't cost, or travel, or time. In our most recent member survey, one [READ MORE]

A Case Study Community choirs are often described as inclusive spaces, but many arts organisations still struggle to demonstrate that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions are genuinely present, welcome, and able to belong on equal terms. This [READ MORE]

The Benefits of Joining a Community Choir: What the Evidence Shows About Mental Health, Loneliness and Belonging Joining a community choir is associated with measurable improvements in mood, confidence, social connection and stress, according to both peer-reviewed research and first-party [READ MORE]

Everyone deserves to feel they belong. At The People’s Orchestra, our music groups offer more than just a place to sing or play — they offer a place to be welcomed, to be valued, and to be part of something [READ MORE]