Show Up & Sing

Show Up & Sing Show Up & Sing is a relaxed singing session for people who love to sing and want to do more of it!

Join us on Tuesday lunchtimes 12-1pm or Wednesday evenings 6-7pm for informal, fun singing session!

“Oh, so you're a singer?”Someone asked me this the other week when we were chatting about what I do.I'd just explained t...
25/08/2026

“Oh, so you're a singer?”

Someone asked me this the other week when we were chatting about what I do.

I'd just explained that I run informal singing groups and a choir (although the choir is a not-for-profit organisation and very much just for fun!).

And when he said, “Oh, so you're a singer?” I felt really awkward.

Full on imposter syndrome kicked in.

Because I sing A LOT. I run singing groups, run a choir and teach people their harmony parts but I wouldn't naturally describe myself as a singer.

And I think the reason why is that for some reason I've told myself that being a “singer” means you have to be really good. You have to be paid to perform, or have certain musical qualifications or at least feel confident calling yourself one!

But if I think logically, I know that’s ridiculous!

If you sing, you're a singer. Just like if you run, you're a runner.

You don't have to run marathons. You don't have to be fast. You just have to… run.

So I'm going to try saying it:
I'm a singer.

And perhaps that's one of the things I love most about Show Up & Sing.

You don't have to wait until you feel like a singer before you start singing.

You can just sing.

Maybe you'll realise you were a singer all along.

For some reason so many people singing is something you’re either “good at” or you’re not.But actually, there are quite ...
19/08/2026

For some reason so many people singing is something you’re either “good at” or you’re not.

But actually, there are quite a few myths about singing that could be stopping you from enjoying something that is brilliant for your wellbeing, whether you think you’re a good singer or not.

❌ “You’re either born able to sing or you’re not.”
Nope. Singing is a skill. Just like learning to play an instrument, you can develop your pitch, breathing, confidence, control and vocal ability with practice.

❌ “I’m tone deaf.”
True tone deafness (amusia) is actually pretty uncommon and affects around 4% of people. Most people who say they’re tone deaf simply haven’t had much opportunity to develop their singing skills or confidence.

❌ “I have a terrible singing voice.”
You probably have a voice you’re not used to hearing. We hear our own voice differently from everyone else, so hearing your own voice can feel a little strange until you’re used to it.

❌ “I’ll sound awful compared to everyone else.”
There is no audition. No solos. No standing at the front and singing on your own.
We sing together.

❌ “I need to be confident before I can join in group singing.”
Actually, confidence is one of the things you can gain by singing regularly.
At Show Up & Sing, we warm up gently, learn a well known song in manageable sections, have a go at some simple harmonies and then sing it together.
It's a fail-free zone. There is no judgement and no expectation that you need to be “good enough”.

Come and give it a go at one of my FREE taster sessions on Tuesday 8th or Wednesday 9th September!

Spaces are free but you will need to book on via my website!

18/08/2026

So, what actually happens at Show Up & Sing?

We start with some gentle breathing and vocal warm ups to get everyone relaxed and ready.

Then we learn a simple, uplifting, well known song. I break down some easy two part harmonies, but there’s always the option to sing the tune instead.

Then we sing it all together, usually a couple of times and have a good laugh along the way.

There’s no pressure, no auditions and no “getting it wrong”. It’s a totally fail free zone!

You don’t need to read music, have singing experience or think you have a “good” voice.

Just book on, show up, have a go and enjoy the joy of singing together!

15/08/2026

If you haven’t been to see Choir of Man yet… GO! It’s the perfect example of how singing is so much more than just making a nice sound.

13/08/2026

Music is everywhere now.

We can listen to pretty much any song we want, whenever we want… and I love that.

But I’ve noticed that we’ve become very good at listening to music and not actually joining in.

We have more music than ever… so why do we sing less?

Not that long ago, singing was a much bigger part of everyday life.

People sang together at home, at celebrations, at work, in places of worship and just because they could.

Music wasn’t something you simply consumed… you took part in it.

And that’s something I’ve noticed at concerts and shows, that the bit that people love is when they get to join in… but what’s stopping them from singing with others more often? I’d love to know your thoughts.

12/08/2026

As far as we know, there’s no human culture anywhere in the world that doesn’t sing.

And neuroscientist and musician Daniel Levitin’s research into music suggests there’s a reason for that.

He identified six fundamental things music helps us do:

🤝 Friendship
😊 Joy
🫶 Comfort
🙏 Religion
📚 Knowledge
❤️ Love

We sing to celebrate.
We sing to connect.
We sing when we’re happy.
We sing when someone needs comforting.
We sing to remember and to express things that words sometimes can’t.

So when we get together for Show Up & Sing, we’re doing something humans have been doing for thousands of years.

And thankfully, you don’t need to be “a singer” to join in. Singing should be for everyone.

So how many reasons do you need?

We’re back at The Chantry Community and Arts Centre for Show Up & Sing! and there are NO planned breaks between now and ...
11/08/2026

We’re back at The Chantry Community and Arts Centre for Show Up & Sing! and there are NO planned breaks between now and December.

So if you’ve been thinking “I really should come along one week…” this is your sign!

And this week we’re cracking out a classic Wham! song. 🎶 (I apologise in advance for the inevitable earworm that will follow… 👀)

So… who’s up for a singing session?
👉 Today (Tuesday) at 12pm
👉 Wednesday at 6pm

Come and have a sing. You’ll be glad you did!

No auditions. No need to be “good” at singing. Just Show Up & Sing!

👉 You can book your place via the Show Up & Sing website or Eventbrite or email me directly to book and avoid the booking fee

I absolutely love the room we use for Show Up & Sing at The Chantry and the team in the office are super helpful too! Th...
10/08/2026

I absolutely love the room we use for Show Up & Sing at The Chantry and the team in the office are super helpful too!

The Coach Hall is a lovely space for singing, with great acoustics, plenty of room to move around and, importantly, it’s accessible.

That last part really matters to me because I genuinely believe singing should be a wellbeing activity that’s available to everyone. It shouldn’t matter how old you are, how confident you feel, or whether you have any previous singing experience, everyone should have the opportunity to come along, sing, connect with others and feel good.

And The Chantry has so much more to offer too, with a range of rooms and their beautiful Walled Garden available for all sorts of events, groups and activities.

If you’re looking for a local venue, definitely worth having a look at what they offer. 😊

Kids really are onto something, aren't they?Because... that's exactly what I do too.If I'm feeling angry or frustrated, ...
06/08/2026

Kids really are onto something, aren't they?

Because... that's exactly what I do too.

If I'm feeling angry or frustrated, I'll often head out in the car and belt out some Alanis Morissette at full volume.

If I'm feeling sad, I'll do exactly the same but with a proper power ballad like Nothing Compares 2 U or Everybody Hurts. The car is my safe space where nobody can hear me, and I can just sing as loudly and as freely as I need to.

It doesn't magically solve whatever's going on, but it does help me release the emotion instead of bottling it up. I always seem to come back feeling a little lighter
Sometimes I wish we could all be a bit more childlike... a little more honest about how we're feeling, without worrying about looking silly or having to hold it all together.

So... what song do you reach for when you need to release some emotions?

Firstly, thank you to everyone who asked about my holiday. I had the most wonderful time in Santorini. It really is ever...
05/08/2026

Firstly, thank you to everyone who asked about my holiday.

I had the most wonderful time in Santorini. It really is every bit as beautiful as people say!

I have to admit, being surrounded by all those whitewashed buildings and blue domes gave me serious Mamma Mia! vibes... 🇬🇷🎶

I just about managed to resist the urge to burst into ABBA at every opportunity... mostly because I'm fairly sure my teenage children would have disowned me if I'd started singing Dancing Queen in the middle of Oia! 😂

Talking of ABBA... I've had a few requests recently for us to sing more of their songs at Show Up & Sing, and I'm always keen to hear what people would enjoy.

So, I'm curious...

What's your favourite ABBA song? 🎤

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