Frontiers | The potential impact of singing on young children’s health and well-being: a longitudinal perspective The article reports data from an ongoing research evaluation of the impact of a special singing programme with young children in a London Primary school. A p...

🎶New UK research (March 2026) shows that regular, sustained singing supports children’s wellbeing, confidence and positive school culture over time. 🔗 Read the study:

Does active singing do something different from listening to music? A 2018 pilot study explored how group singing and music listening affected stress, wellbeing and quality of life for hospitalised children and adolescents.

Read the full research summary to learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/gzztwgywlu

Sing along, stress gone! Why karaoke is having a wellness moment in 2026 From sober singalongs to mid-afternoon power ballads, people appear to be turning to the mic for a mood boost rather than a late-night blowout

Sharing this great read about the rise of 'feel‑good' karaoke for wellbeing. Worth a look! Read the full piece below.

Research participant describing group singing: 'my sense of self drifting away on a wave of harmony.' — Dave Camlin

Our guests share the most beautiful insights. Here’s a frame‑worthy moment from our latest podcast with Dave Camlin — community musician, educator, and researcher who believes that music makes us more human. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/srormveadl 🎧

#artsandhealth

How do you reach young people who seem unreachable?
Dave Camlin's answer: stop thinking about how to bring them to singing. Giving young people agency and starting from where they are changes everything.
🎧 Spotify: https://f.mtr.cool/ocsrgehehu
▶️ YouTube: https://f.mtr.cool/meupeirotr

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"I could feel my precious sense of self drifting away on a wave of harmony."

Dave Camlin calls these "magic moments" in his research. In our latest Inspiring Voices episode, he explores what they tell us about the power of singing together.

🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/4sGPpL3
▶️ YouTube: youtu.be/7ljNBJVJC-Y

"Safe danger" — a concept from therapeutic research that explains why group singing can be uniquely powerful for young people who've experienced trauma.

Dave Camlin unpacks it in our latest episode-An idea that will really get you thinking.

🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/4sGPpL3
▶️ YouTube: youtu.be/7ljNBJVJC-Y

Smiling conductor raising a hand before a choir; quote: “When you come to make music with people, it is getting to know them on a level that I don't think anything else can provide.” Sing Up Foundation logo.

1-1 singing sessions can be a powerful way to support young people’s mental health. It builds trust, confidence and offers a gentler, individualised route into vocal expression. Learn more about key considerations here: https://f.mtr.cool/slefqkyxgy

#VocalTutor #VocalCoach #MusicEd #ArtsandHealth

Music and the mind What the science of music reveals about cognition, emotion, and identity.

This month, the American Psychological Association's Monitor on Psychology published a deep dive into the neuroscience of music with some really fascinating insights into how music plays a role in our cognition, identity and emotion:

Sing Up Day 2026: Celebrating resilience and the power of singing Schools and choirs worldwide join Sing Up Day 2026 – celebrating resilience and the power of singingSing Up invites schools, choirs and community groups across the globe to take part in Sing Up Day 2026, a free international celebration of singing on Wednesday 25 March 2026. Now in its 16th year, Sing Up Day brings together thousands of voices from the UK to China, Australia, Spain, the UAE and more. This year’s event features the uplifting new anthem We get up again by composer Emily Barden, en

'We get up again' is all about resilience and bouncing back from life's challenges. Learn more about this free event and how you can join in the fun! There's still time to take part and be in the Digichoir.

Two school-age girls in blue polos singing, one wearing glasses, with musical notes and a faint world map background.

Looking for a fun, FREE activity to help you boost well-being this month? Sing Up is inviting schools and choirs all over the world to take part in its annual Sing Up Day celebration with a feel-good anthem called 'We get up again'...

Drop us a line at press@singup.org with a link to your portfolio, where you're based and how far you'd be willing to travel.

#PhotographyJobs #PhotographersWanted #ArtsJobs #UKPhotographers #Education #FreelancePhotographer

If you missed the original post, it's not too late — please feel free to get in touch and share with your networks. We're especially looking for photographers based in the North West, North East, and South West of England.

We're expanding our network of UK-based photographers; see caption for details.

We're still looking to expand our photographer network! A big thank you to everyone who has already been in touch to join our photographers' directory (and to everyone who has helped spread the word).

More than singing: a university choir as a cultural hub Flexibility, pedagogical sensitivity, community and well-being – far more than artistic perfection – emerge as strong notes in the process of establishing a university choir

Times Higher Education’s latest article shows how a university choir became a cultural and wellbeing hub. The themes—belonging, stress relief, connection—mirror what we see in schools and youth settings: https://f.mtr.cool/gapkznzzfa #singing

How can music help when words are hard? 🤔In this case study, music therapist Sarah McColl Wiltshire shares how, through singing and drumming, she was able to create a safe space for a child to express their emotions. https://f.mtr.cool/igvubjufpn #ArtsandHealth

'You're not just recalling words, but an emotion': The lifelong benefits of making music From helping people cope with age-related disorders to altering our perception of physical pain, music's impact on our bodies can ring loud.

...This powerful insight is just one highlight from another brilliant BBC article exploring the wide‑ranging benefits of making music.
Well worth a read — take a look. https://f.mtr.cool/ktkthingyk #research #artsandhealth #musiceducation #EduSky

"Lifelong engagement with music practice, and music in general, can not only improve neurological function, [it] can provide a greater reserve of cells and synapses that, in turn, may delay the onset of age-related neurological disease." - Professor Larry Sharman, author of Every Brain Needs Music.

Professor Daisy Fancourt shines a light on the hard science behind the magic of what we feel when we engage in artistic activities like singing—drawing on studies using neuroimaging, physiological monitoring, blood samples, wearable sensors and more.  #Research #Singing #ArtsandHealth #MusicEd

Why Art Is a Pillar of Health Have you done anything creative today? Research shows that creativity boasts many mental health benefits. A new book explores this important relationship.

“People often talk about their own experiences of feeling happier or more relaxed when they engage in the arts, but they are often unaware of the evidence base… it has remained this bizarrely well‑kept secret.” -

We are hardwired to sing − and it’s good for us, too Modern science is increasingly validating what many traditions have long held: Singing and chanting can have profound health benefits.

Highlighted Health Benefits:
🫀 cardiovascular benefits,
🪷 stress reduction,
💪 immune response.
🧠 Her Parkinson's research is particularly compelling

Evidence that singing isn't just cultural—it's biological.

#MusicResearch #Neuroscience #HealthBenefits #artsinhealth
Article:

Singing is good for your health Singing can lower blood pressure, improve oxygen flow, and lower stress.

Worth a listen: Elinor Harrison (Washington University) on @npr.org discussing benefits of singing.
Key points
💡Evidence of music-making dating 40,000+ years
💡Neanderthal bone structure suggests 60,000-year singing capacity
💡Darwin's speculation about musical protolanguage
NPR:

Baz Chapman promotes his discussion on the benefits of singing for teens on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. Logos: Sing Up, Sing Up Foundation.

What an exciting start to the day! 🥳Singing is back in the spotlight, and our very own Baz Chapman has just gone live on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour speaking about the benefits of singing and getting more teens involved. 📻 Tune in here: https://f.mtr.cool/oeevdnfdtx

#choirs #edusky #musiceducation

Creating a Safe Space for Singing | Sing Up Foundation We commissioned North East England charity Blue Cabin to create a guide which explores the concept of a 'safe space' for singing in its widest sense.

Download the full guide (created with @BlueCabin) in our Resource Library: https://f.mtr.cool/nvltuadpfs #ArtsandHealth #Wellbeing #MusicEducation #EduSky

Each type of safety matters. Miss one, and young people might struggle to fully participate and thrive in your singing sessions.

4️⃣ Relational - Are authentic relationships nurtured?
5️⃣ Cultural - Is diversity celebrated and respected?
6️⃣ Moral/Ethical - Do they understand their rights?

1️⃣ Felt/Internal - Do they feel valued, heard, known?
2️⃣ Environmental - Is the space welcoming and structured?
3️⃣ Emotional - Can they express themselves freely?

What makes a space feel truly safe for young people? 🤔
Blue Cabin's Safe Spaces guide breaks it down into 6 essential elements:

TWO DAYS LEFT for our survey (closes FRIDAY)

What do practitioners actually need?

→ More training?
→ Better resources?
→ Evidence-based guidance?
→ Peer support?

7 mins, confidential, all welcome: https://bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026

Teachers, music leaders, youth workers - your voice matters