Welcome
Welcome to The ParkinSongsters, a singing group for people with Parkinson’s, their family, friends and carers.
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To find out more about the group, or consider joining, take a look at our Join the Group page.
Proudly Funded by The National Lottery, Community Fund
The ParkinSongsters are delighted to be supported by the Community Fund from The National Lottery. This vital funding will enable us to continue our work in helping those with Parkinson’s disease—and their families and loved ones—to stay active, connect with others in a social setting, and experience the joy of singing together.
ParkinSongsters Spring Concert
May 18th 3pm
St John’s Church Hall, Brittany Rd;
St Leonards on Sea TN38 0RD
Music in May: The ParkinSongsters’ Spring Concert
For this year’s spring concert The ParkinSongsters present an eclectic programme of firm favourites by composers such as Ivor Novello and Simon & Garfunkle, alongside a medley of musicals across the years. Our guest singer is the tenor Barry Clark, whose long and illustrious career has taken him from D’Oyly Carte to solo roles in Phantom of the Opera, appearances with Scottish Opera and numerous UK and international venues. He was a founder member of Tarantara Productions, who until recently performed Gilbert & Sullivan throughout the UK.
Entrance to the concert is free, but donations are invited to help with funding the work of Parkinson’s UK – Bexhill, Hastings and Rother group.
The concert lasts for approximately 45 minutes and is followed by tea and (some) homemade cakes.
ParkinSongsters Concerts
Media Coverage
For me this (the group) has become a necessary place to be, a regular time with friends, peers and equals; a place to stretch our skill and literally find our voices.
Paul Greep
BBC South Visits The Songsters!
The ParkinSongsters – BBC South East News, Jan 24th 2023
A snapshot of the The ParkinSongsters, filmed for BBC South East News on January 24th, 2023. The film highlights the benefits of singing for people with Parkinson’s, and the pleasure that joining in this rewarding communal activity can bring to group members, as well as helping people with Parkinson’s to lead a normal life.
THE PARKINSONGSTERS ~ A little film about the large benefits of singing for people with Parkinson’s.
The film, made by Shaping Voices Arts charity and funded by The Big Lottery, shows, through rehearsal and performance footage and interviews with members of The ParkinSongsters, the development and concept of the group.