"There was so much shared joy in the space."
Footscray One Day Choir - Stupid Song by Olivia Rodrigo
Bluestone Church Arts Space
Footscray VIC, Australia
Description
Join us for our monthly pop-up singing event: the Footscray One Day Choir!
No auditions, no judgement, no commitment; just an open and inclusive space to sing together, led by our fabulous facilitator Mitch Ralston.
This Month's Arrangement:
✨Stupid Song by Olivia Rodrigo✨
The Science:
Group singing is proven to increase oxytocin, endorphins and dopamine, as well as lower cortisol. It is an ancient and deeply human way to connect with community; studies show hearts and minds literally sync up through singing together!
Benefits:
· calms nervous system
· lowers anxiety
· combats loneliness
· whole-brain activation
· community building
· pure joy!
Limited spots, pay what you can
Details:
Saturday 31st October
Bluestone Church Arts Space, Footscray
11am Doors
11.30am Start singing
1.30pm tea, coffee and mingling
FAQs
- Do I need to prepare?
No preparation necessary! But we do recommend listening to the song beforehand to get a sense of the melody and rhythm.
You will be sent materials up to a week before via email, and it is entirely up to you whether you want to prepare in your own time or arrive ready to learn on the spot.
- How much should I pay?
We recommend the following:
$20 - working, financially stable
$10 - concession card holders, students, seniors
$5 - unwaged, financially unstable
$0 - mob, companion card holder, One Day Choir workers/volunteers
$30+ - financially well off, want to support other people's access
- Is there an opportunity to mingle?
Yes! We open the doors 30 minutes before the singing starts so we can connect and get to know each other. This is completely optional and informal. Then after the two hour singing session, you are welcome to stick around and have a cuppa!
- Can I record?
We ask that you keep your phones out of reach for the event unless absolutely necessary. One Day Choir will film a run-through towards the end of the session for our participants and social media clips. If you do not wish to be filmed there will be an opportunity to flag that and position yourself out of shot.
- Are children welcome?
This is a family friendly event. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome, but the event is not designed with children in mind and they will be your responsibility for the duration of the event.
If you are looking for a youth choir with a similar vibe, we are planning on hosting them from next year so stay tuned!
Accessibility
The Bluestone Church Arts Space is a wheelchair accessible venue with an accessible bathroom. Accessible entry to the building is via the door located next to the Footscray Town Hall carpark. The main double doors where the box office is located are currently not accessible due to a set of 5 heritage-listed bluestone steps. Once inside, the venue operates all on one level – there are no stairs, steps or lifts within the building.
General parking is available directly behind the venue in the Footscray Town Hall car park. There is also a designated accessible parking space located on the western side of the venue. Footscray Train Station is located 500m from the Bluestone Church Arts Space, and has ramps and elevators as well as accessible toilets.
Testimonials
"Talent or expertise were not neccessary!"
"I thought the facilitator was excellent. They were very warm and inclusive and exuded joy."
"Some of the most fun you can have on a Saturday in Footscray."
"A really inspiring, wholesome and challenging way to spend an arvo. Thank you."
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