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Our Musician Spotlight for March is Satnam Galsian, who is a favourite on hospital wards in the Leeds area for her performances with musical partner Lisa. They blend British folk and traditional Indian songs with contemporary compositions and arrangements.
Vaccinations are on all our minds at the moment, potentially causing a degree of agitation for many. With our new guide, you can find out how music can be used to help alleviate COVID-19 jab anxiety for people living with dementia and others.
Our Musician Spotlight for February is soprano Jess Robinson and accompanist Rhiannon Pritchard. The duo’s warm personalities have delighted audiences with their wide repertoire including opera, songs from shows and Welsh favourites since they began working with us in 2014.
Applications are now open for this year’s London Marathon. Run for Music in Hospitals & Care and share the healing power of live music with people in healthcare settings across the UK.
Through the month of December, a group of wonderful fundraisers joined us to Step into Christmas and help share the healing power of live music across the UK.
In December that the Treblemakers, a London based acapella group, took to the streets for some socially distanced carolling to raise money and help share the healing power of live music.
Our Musician Spotlight for January is pianist Caroline Clipsham, who has been working with us for over 20 years. Caroline’s warm personality and wide repertoire, covering anything from nursery rhymes to classical pieces, make her popular in a variety of healthcare settings.
As we can’t share live music in person this year we have created something special for the festive season. Musicians from across the UK will come together to reimagine some festive favourites.
Our Musician Spotlight for December is Bruce Davies, who joined Music in Hospitals & Care in 1997. His wide repertoire and use of reminiscence have made him a hit amongst older audiences across Scotland.
Our Musician Spotlight for November is Sian Francis, who has been working with us in Wales since 2018 and is well loved for both her lively interactive sessions and calming Lullaby Hour sessions for babies and children.