About us

At Music in Hospitals & Care, we’ve been sharing the healing power of live music since 1948.

We believe live music needs to be part of everyone’s health and social care. It helps people feel relaxed, confident and can relieve frustration, stress, isolation and reduce perception of pain. Evidence shows easing pain and stress supports recovery.

Music brings back memories and creates new ones. When you move your body to music – even just tapping a finger – it’s natural physiotherapy.

Live music can transform relationships between patients, families, healthcare professionals, residents and carers. When people enjoy music together, they feel more connected to each other, which leads to more personalised care.

Yoker Resource Centre Project Coordinator Kirsty Gibbons shares her experience of the live music we have been sharing since 2023 with The Yoker Project, a group offering over 65s in north west Glasgow a space to connect and socialise.

“Communal live music matters so much. It creates collective energy. It reduces isolation. It rebuilds identity. It reminds people of who they are beyond a diagnosis or limitation.

The live music experiences have become a really valued part of the programme for many of our members. You can really see the difference it makes. Music at our group isn’t just something people passively listen to, it’s something they feel, connect with, and experience together.

The music brings a great atmosphere.We often see members becoming more engaged, joining in singing, reminiscing, chatting more, and just generally coming out of themselves. For some people, music reaches them in a way that conversation sometimes can’t.

What makes these experiences especially powerful is how inclusive and engaging the musicians are. They create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels able to join in, whether through singing along, sharing memories, or simply enjoying the performance.

The sessions are also lovely for staff. They create natural opportunities to connect with members in a more relaxed and meaningful way. There’s always a real buzz in the room afterwards.

We really appreciate all the time, energy and kindness the Music in Hospitals & Care team and professional musicians bring. It makes a genuine difference.”