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About Singtastic

How we do it
  • We work with groups of any ability
  • We welcome people who think they can't sing
  • We enable people to hear and enjoy their own voice while singing with others
  • We help you to learn songs just by listening
It's about welcoming all voices into a group without audition and working from there to make a group sound.  It's about making learning by ear accessible to the whole group so that nobody needs to be able to read music.


How we don't do it
  • We don't hold auditions
  • We don't ask anyone to sing alone
  • We don't ask anyone to read music notes

Team approach

In our team approach we teach 3 or 4 part songs to groups of people concurrently.  You won't be waiting around while others learn their parts from the same leader - your group will be singing a 4 part harmony in minutes!  We bring you a wealth of experience in the fields of health, community work & teaching, as well as singing and music.


Who we are

Vicky is an experienced Natural Voice Practitioner and song leader who has been working in community singing for over 20 years.

After a 30‑year career as a Registered Nurse, she trained with Frankie Armstrong and went on to devote herself full‑time to voice work.  She is a lively, enthusiastic teacher with a holistic approach, recognising the mental, physical and social benefits of singing together.

Vicky currently co‑leads a large community choir as part of a four‑person team and facilitates Wild Singing sessions at a beautiful site in Wiltshire, encouraging people to connect with nature, themselves and each other through song.

She has worked extensively with people living with dementia and those experiencing mental health challenges.  Since 2024, she has also worked with people seeking asylum and refuge, with a particular focus on empowering women through song.  By creating welcoming, safe and inclusive spaces, she helps build supportive communities that foster confidence, connection and wellbeing.

Having practised yoga for over 40 years, Vicky decided to deepen this lifelong passion by training as a yoga teacher.  In July 2025 she qualified as a Hatha and Yin Yoga teacher and now leads classes throughout Wiltshire, bringing the same compassionate, holistic approach to movement, breath and wellbeing that underpins all of her work.


Kate is a facilitator and leader with over 35 years' experience of working in community settings, providing empowering opportunities for people to find their voice.  She has been co‑leading community singing groups since 2006 including large weekly choirs, vocal improvisation, mental health projects, and singing with people who are seeking asylum and refuge.  Kate is active in the Natural Voice Network's anti‑racism and cultural honouring work (ARCH).  As well as sharing her joy of singing together with others, Kate is a consultant/trainer in the voluntary sector, supporting small organisations to develop their capacity and infrustructure.



Finding his voice as a child, and later discovering the beauty of harmony, Darren has been singing and facilitating in choirs since 2010.  The intervening years were dominated, musically, by punk, blues and folk and playing guitar, banjo and trombone.  He sings with a performance focused bunch of blokes and co‑organises singing festivals. Alongside his voice work, Darren runs a successful Forest School.




What they say ...

... about singing for Health and Wellbeing

  • "Thursday night is my 'natural Prozac'!"
  • "Thanks for a great day yesterday at the concert - I really enjoyed it and am so glad I braved it.  I woke up this morning singing the right words (better late than never!).  Sadly Parkinson's has affected my confidence a whole load.  I used to be a Family Lawyer in my previous life, so thanks for your help."
  • "Group singing takes me away from my problems for a few hours each week."
  • "Singing with you is good for the soul."
... about Team Building Events
  • "Honestly one of the best activities I've been involved with in 17 years with the learning & development field."
  • "Great team builder ... and the positives on the body and mood are amazing ..."
  • "The sharing of an unusual experience with colleagues helps morale, team cohesion and expands our understanding of each other."
  • "Harmonising helps working as a team."
... about our Community Choirs
  • "Thank you so much, I am loving the choir, it ticks all the right boxes and makes it feel good to be alive!"
  • "A huge thank you to the team for making our Thursday evenings such fun.  I absolutely love our sessions and have a wonderful time.  Everyone's so friendly.  You've made an old man very happy!"
  • "I so enjoy our Wednesday singing sessions.  It is the highlight of my week.  Thank you for all your hard work, but most of all, for making it such fun."
  • "There were a lot of choirs where I used to live but I have never come across one so full of vitality as yours."
  • "I just wanted to say that I love your work in the world.  The whole team are joy makers and I thank you most sincerely."




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