About Sing Australia

Sing Australia Pty Ltd was established in 1985 by Colin Slater OAM, an accomplished singer and singing teacher, to promote singing, Australian compositions and Australian artists.

High among the organisation's priorities has been the encouragement of people to sing using a unique style of teaching for large groups.

Sing Australia community singing groups do not require people to audition or to attend regularly. They are groups that offer the opportunity to learn songs - be it in unison or in parts. The Sing Australia network also uses a fixed repertoire especially compiled for the network - promoting unity in song, and ensuring copyright laws are adhered to.

The concept also accepts that not everyone can read music, not everyone can sing in tune, and not everyone has yet made contact with their singing voice. However, by being accepting of everyone as individuals who are all equal in their desire to sing, the concept has proven that most people acquire singing skills at least to a level where they can enjoy themselves immensely in a group singing environment or simply for their own enjoyment at home.

Sing Australia is about:

• Lots of singing
• Lots of fun!
• No auditions
• Personal fulfilment
• No need to read music
• Establishing new friendships
• Singing in the community
• Singing throughout Australia
• Singing everywhere on overseas tours

Why You Should Sing

There seems to be a prevailing school of thought among Australians that they are not cut out for singing. We want to change this thinking and show that it is possible for everyone to sing.

We are not just saying that you can sing. We're also saying you should! There are a lot of benefits that come with singing, especially with participation in group singing. It might surprise you to know that singing brings you a lot of health benefits, both physically and mentally. We are happy to list a few benefits for you as food for thought.

Health benefits

A growing body of research demonstrates singing brings health benefits,
such as:

• improved lung function
• improved posture
• increased alertness and focus
• enhanced immune systems
• reduced stress levels

Probably the most overlooked physical benefit is an improvement in listening.

Emotional benefits of singing are:

• improved mood
• feeling more positive and spiritually uplifted
• building self confidence
• attaining an increased sense of well-being
• releasing our feelings

The best thing is: everyone can do it! Sing Australia specifically is based on the idea that everyone should be given the opportunity to sing in a welcoming and supportive environment. It doesn't matter if you wish to sing professionally or socially, the above benefits, are non discriminatory. All people have an equal right to sing.