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We believe in harnessing the power of singing to improve mental health and wellbeing.

We create a healthier world through song.

#musiced #musiceducation #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth
Are you seeing the kids' mental health crisis firsthand? 🚨 Teachers, therapists, youth workers: We need your insights on challenges & solutions. How can the Sing Up Foundation support you? Your feedback will shape our report. Share your thoughts! #MentalHealth #YouthSupport #ArtsandHealth #Edusky
December 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
How are Music Education Hubs exploring music as an intervention for children's mental health? Our Joint Head Baz Chapman shares insights from this year's Music Mark conference, plus a sneak peek at our State of Play report. @musicmarkuk.bsky.social  https://f.mtr.cool/rbmsbxarvk (link in thread 👇)
PERSPECTIVES Optimism and Opportunity: Reflections from the Music Mark Conference
What’s the feeling around Music Education Hubs about singing and music making to support mental health & wellbeing? Baz Chapman attended the Music Mark Conference in Nottingham in November to find out.It was great to be able to join Sing Up colleagues and attend the Music Mark Conference, to represent the Sing Up Foundation and to be a panellist for a session on Wellbeing in Schools. Music Mark is the membership body for music education in the UK,
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December 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Essex schools are seeing incredible results from simple breathwork sessions – pupils report feeling calmer, less anxious, and more focused. 
Singing can do this too! But what's even better is that it does this AND...
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Yes! It lowers stress and can be so beneficial for children and young people's mental health. To learn more about #singing for mental health more specifically and in depth - head to our website: www.singupfoundation.org 🧠🎶 #CAMHS #Edusky #MusicEd #ArtsandHealth #Research
Singing isn’t just fun – it helps your lungs, improves circulation, and even lowers stress. @singupfoundation.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This is wonderful to see! This initiative demonstrates how music & singing can be transformative for mental health, offering people creative ways to share their stories🎶 #ArtsandHealth
New music room offers patients chance to heal through creativity
A new music room named The Sound Kitchen has launched at Guild Lodge in Preston
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November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Music is an incredible leveller of a playing field. Many autistic young people face barriers to music participation because programs aren't designed for their needs. Explore our new resources for autism-friendly singing: https://f.mtr.cool/litexhdhfv #MusicEducation #Inclusion
October 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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🌍 Sing Up Day returns on 25 March 2026!
This year’s song celebrates resilience, courage, and growth — bringing schools and choirs worldwide together in song. 🎶 @singupfoundation.bsky.social

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#SingUpDay2026 #GlobalSinging
October 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is your sign to create something beautiful. Just get started. What you need: courage to begin and commitment to learning and listening - from the people you serve and from experts. #MusicEducation #CommunityMusic #Inclusion #Neurodiversity #Choirs
November 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Music is an incredible leveller of a playing field. Many autistic young people face barriers to music participation because programs aren't designed for their needs. Explore our new resources for autism-friendly singing: https://f.mtr.cool/litexhdhfv #MusicEducation #Inclusion
October 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Nat Vesty from Sutton Music Trust on running inclusive #choirs: stay open-minded, be reflective, adapt. Check out our brilliant case study looking at the Trust's autism-friendly choir: https://f.mtr.cool/splvoaqdnf #MusicEducation
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Music isn't a luxury—it's essential for our health and wellbeing 🎵 https://f.mtr.cool/vsgumzgznm

#MusicEducation #EduSky #ArtsandHealth #Research
October 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We're hiring! We looking for a Marketing Support Specialist (freelance) to help Sing Up Foundation amplify our youth mental wellbeing work.
£10,400 | 12 months | ~4hrs/week | Remote. Learn more:
Work With Us | Sing Up Foundation
Find out about job vacancies, freelance contracts, tenders, etc.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Play isn't just fun—it's healing. For children who've experienced trauma, play provides a safe way to process emotions they don't have words for yet. Through games, drawing & storytelling, they rebuild trust & reclaim safety.
Power of play in healing childhood trauma
How play helps children recover, reconnect and reclaim their sense of safety
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October 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Want to create an autism-friendly choir? Our new planning checklist guides you from research to launch with autism-specific considerations, training tips, and success indicators.
Get the free resource: bit.ly/4nRj8z2 #EduSky #MusicEducation
October 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We've been sharing about autism-friendly singing recently—and if you found those posts helpful, you may also like this episode from our #InspiringVoicesPodcast 'Singing and neurodiversity'. https://f.mtr.cool/kfiazgzrwk #EduSky #MusicEducation #Youth
October 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Thinking of starting your own autism-friendly choir? Try our top tips 🎵
https://f.mtr.cool/ietbccnjxv
October 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
When we create autism-friendly singing spaces, remarkable things happen. Anxiety decreases. Confidence grows. Joy becomes accessible.
Read our new case study looking at Sutton Music Trust's great work in this area👉 Link in bio #EduSky #Choirs #Autism #InclusiveSinging #MentalHealth #MusicEducation
October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Inclusion isn’t a buzzword—it’s a commitment. Every child deserves to feel safe and valued and we know how important this is for their wellbeing. Let’s keep asking 'how can we make space for every voice?'. https://f.mtr.cool/lerhgyzhpy

#MusicEducation #EduSky @musiceducation.bsky.socialrofile/did:plc:syog5hosueggne3cc62mcijj" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@musiceducation.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🍃Finding your flow🍃
There are so many topics and emotions we can explore through music. Here's to all the practitioners out there helping young people ignite their creative spark and process their experiences🔥 #InspiringVoicesPodcast #EduSky #ArtsandHealth #Rap #Songwriting
#YouthWork
September 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
"I just feel at peace and I feel comfortable. I feel... just ready to share and get feedback."
Hear first-hand what happens when young people find truly safe creative spaces like those created by Lewisham Music: https://f.mtr.cool/cpqatjvxsm @lewisham.gov.uk

#MusicEducation #Edusky #YouthWork
September 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Fascinating Wellcome Trust podcast episode featuring recent #InspiringVoices guest Dr Daisy Fancourt on creativity & wellbeing.

The "Breathe Melodies for Mums" work she discusses was done with Prof Rosie Perkins - also featured on Inspiring Voices!

#SingingForWellbeing #MusicEd #creativehealth
‘When Science Finds a Way’, the podcast by @wellcometrust.bsky.social, is back for another season!

The first episode "The arts: can creativity help mental health?" is released today and features Professor Daisy Fancourt speaking on #ArtsAndHealth 🎙️

Listen now: lnk.to/KPParI
September 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Psychology Today on 'Why Everyone’s Singing Along to K-Pop Demon Hunters' and the power of singing to connect us and remind us who we are:
 https://bit.ly/465Xq2u 

#Netflix #KPop #MusicEducation #Edusky #MusicEdusky
September 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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We’re delighted to welcome our new members, @singupfoundation.bsky.social! 🎶 Together, we’re working to grow #GiftsinWills, helping charities like theirs to continue to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing for generations to come✨
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September 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
💡 For teachers and music leaders working with children and young people, this is a powerful reminder: singing, rap, and songwriting can help turn tough emotions into creative breakthroughs.
🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/44hdXky

#EduSky #MusicEducation #ArtsandHealth #Songwriting #MentalHealth
September 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM