Grief Choir Monthly Singing Circles
5(5 reviews)
Grief Choir is a safe, supportive and uplifting space for people living with grief to sing together.
Led by professional singing leader Jannah Warlow, who h...
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£20
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What happens at this event?
A safe, supportive and uplifting space for people living with grief to sing together.
Grief Choir offers breathing tools and vocal techniques for wellbeing, and gentle, simple songs to sing in harmony with others.
Perhaps you are grieving the loss, death or separation of a loved one. Or perhaps you are grieving a part of yourself. Grief Choir offers a supportive community for anyone navigating grief.
Singing with others not only releases endorphins and helps us feel calm, it can also promote feelings of acceptance and connection, nurturing a sense of safety and community.
Supported by Bristol Beacon, Grief Choir…
Things to remember
Please note these sessions are at the Beacon Music Centre, which is their community music space in Southmead. THIS IS NOT THEIR MAIN VENUE IN THE CITY CENTRE!
The address is here: Beacon Music Centre, Stanton Rd, Bristol BS10 5SJ
How to get there:
- Bicycle Bicycle racks are available in…
FAQ's
Not at all! There is no need to have any previous experience of singing to join these sessions. The aim is to collectively enjoy the benefits of singing in a group, whether this is something you have done before or it is the first time for you.
Everyone has their own story when it comes to singing, often it can be an emotional one - perhaps you were told you couldn't sing as a child, or perhaps you have been classically trained!
I believe if you were born with a voice, it is your birthright to use it to sing, no matter what it sounds like!! We each have our own unique voice, and that is what makes singing together in this way so rich, so connecting and so affirming.
We all learn in different ways. To give space for everyone to learn at the same pace, I always teach by ear. There will be no use of sheet music during the sessions. There will sometimes be song lyric sheets, so if you need to please do bring glasses.
Grief Choir is an open-hearted, uplifting space that offers a supportive community for people navigating grief to come together and sing.
It is open to anyone who is grieving or has been affected by grief. This includes those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, as well as individuals dealing with other forms of grief, such as loss of health, relationships, or life transitions.
I aim to create an inclusive environment that welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds, ensuring accessibility and acceptance for all.
If you identify with this in any way, you are welcome to come to Grief Choir.
The sessions will be very informal, and you are welcome to chat about all or anything, including anything you wish to share around your grief, at the start of our session. After that, the focus will be on singing in harmony with others to help process grief through the proven health benefits of group singing.
Grief can be isolating. When we sing with others we feel safe, accepted and connected.
Sometimes it is hard to put our grief into words. Singing can help us communicate those
feelings without the need to find words.
Grief Choir offers the chance to be part of a wider grief community, whether you wish to talk or not.
Grief Choir is a welcoming and accessible space for all. To help remove barriers to taking part, we offer a number of bursary-funded places for people from marginalised communities — including, but not limited to:
• Black, Brown and Global Majority people
• Disabled or neurodivergent people
• LGBTQIA+ people
• Trans and non-binary people
- Refugees and people seeking asylum
• People from low-income backgrounds.
If you’ve experienced exclusion or would face barriers to joining, we warmly encourage you to get in touch. No explanation is needed — we trust you to self-identify, and therefore bursaries are offered on a first-come, first serve basis.
For those who are unable to afford the tiered payment system for any other reason, please contact me directly regarding our volunteer exchange places: contact@griefchoir.com
Please reach out if you have any questions at all.
Latest Reviews
5(5 reviews)
Vicky - 28 May 2025
It's hard to put into words how joyful and transformative singing with Jannah is. I'm not normally comfortable or confident singing. Jannah creates a respectful, safe and playful space for us to make and experience sound together. Jannah lovingly guides our sounds to meld together in a way that unites our combined sound and creates a euphoric experience that doesn't expose or make anyone feel vulnerable in the process. For me, the vibrations created during the singing process somehow help me to feel and move through grief in the moment. There is a sense of comfort and community from singing together without needing to discuss grief. It's simply a beautiful experience and I feel very lucky to be able to experience it.
Katy - 2 April 2025
Grief Choir has been a truly special experience. Sharing time and space with people, creating beautiful songs and poignant moments that have been a true tonic
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