SMILING SESSIONS COVID-19
During the crisis our Sessions have safely reached thousands of isolated senior citizens living in sheltered or care accommodation across the U.K, supporting their wellbeing through music and singing. Now as we continue to live in uncertain times, we hope our project will continue to support everyone who is still shielding or cut off as a result of the pandemic.
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In January 2021 we launched the third series of our virtual singalong project, the Smiling Sessions.
Throughout the pandemic, our Sessions have safely reached thousands of isolated people, young and old, supporting their wellbeing and mental health through music.
We created our digital Smiling Sessions – which were previously live participatory singalong events in care homes – in April 2020 in response to Covid-19, when so many people became isolated and in need of support.
A free virtual video jukebox of popular and uplifting songs, the online series are performed by our professional musicians – Pete Baikie, Neil Herd and Alison Jones – and sometimes joined by a celebrity guest.
Our sessions come with on screen lyrics and anyone can singalong by using our easy-to-use app – www.smilingsessions.com
We offer help to anyone having trouble accessing our Sessions: smiling@shapeshifter-productions.com
We are as committed as ever to raising awareness of the impact singing has on health and well-being and to highlight the terrible isolation many people are still experiencing.
If you have been inspired to support our ever-growing project, please consider making a donation.
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Please consider supporting us at this time. We want to sing, connect and communicate with as many vulnerable and isolated older people as possible. Click here to make a donation
Here’s just a few shout outs some of our special guests have done for the smilingsessions.com
WORLD MUSIC DAY
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Session 12, Series 3 – I Want to Hold Your Hand
Session 10, Series 3, Carrondale Care Home – Lean On Me
Session 9, Series 3, Special Mother’s Day Event – Your Mother Should Know
Session 8, Series 3, Fourways Residential Home – Stand By Me
Session 6, Series 3, Lillyburn Care Home – Reach Out I’ll Be There
