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There’s a parent-baby activity that is scientifically proven to make you happier, healthier and more connected. You can claim back an afternoon of self-indulgent fun while also giving your baby an engaging, educational experience. Where do savvy parents find all of this in one place?
Read MoreGetting a group to focus is an incredibly valuable tool, whether you're running a meeting, workshop or rehearsal. Spending a few minutes before a session can really help to establish concentration, balance and connection so here are a few tried and tested techniques for you to explore with your own groups.
Read MoreFor Mental Health Awareness Week 2016, we share the words of Starling choir member Alex and how singing and community had such a positive impact on his mental health.
Read MoreAnna provides her top tips to anyone thinking of starting their own business and discusses why people should be at the centre of every workplace and idea.
Read MoreStarling Arts choir member Joey shares the story of how the Starling Arts community are helping her recover her health and happiness.
Read MoreA filth* of Starlings descended on the Royal Festival Hall last Friday to get festive at The Choir With No Name's Big Christmas Singalong.
Read MoreAt Starling Arts, we constantly work with groups of all ages, backgrounds and experiences and value the importance of a strong and connected group. While we ultimately get groups singing, here are our five pointers to establishing and nurturing connections when leading or working with any group, from first impressions to lasting relationships.
Read MoreIn my experience of working with hundreds of amateur performers (and having been overwhelmed by my own nerves from time to time!), I’ve seen how nerves can make a performance - it’s just a matter of grabbing them by the scruff of the neck and putting them to good use. Here are our top tips!
Read MoreWest End Producer - the anonymous, masked twitter commentator and theatre impresario - hit it on the head in the closing lines of his keynote speech at the Bath Theatre Matters conference earlier this week.
Read MoreStarling Arts connects people through singing! Find out more about our workplace singing experiences, choir community, singing workshops and annual Summer School.
