We've all got something to sing about and the recent popularity of shows such as Australian Idol, The Voice and  Australia's Got Talent, have made singing accessible to the underdog.  They have also raised the consciousness of what it means to be a good singer. Let's face it, it's kind of fun watching the early stages of a singing competition: getting to pass judgment on the talentless, or invest ourselves in the best singers as if we've discovered them ourselves. And when we watch singing shows, we get to imagine ourselves on stage. 

The sheer numbers of people who have joined a regular choir throughout Australia has increased dramatically over the past decade and is possibly the fastest growing and largest sector (involving the highest number of active participants) within the music community.

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Mental illness is extremely common in our society and singing is one of those thing that just makes you happy every single time.  In fact, one in five (20%) Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year and singing is a great equalizer with clear benefits for community mental health and wellbeing.  People who sing are happier, healthier and live longer (regardless of how well they sing).

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The Big Sing Festival caters to all kinds of singers including choir singers, budding performers and anyone  who would love nothing more than learning to sing better in a fun relaxed atmosphere.  We look forward to bringing more and more people on this journey with us.