The Arts Team are delighted to welcome musicians back to play in the communal areas of York Hospital. The musicians in our winter programme are all volunteers, playing for the benefit of staff, visitors and patients. We hope you enjoy the music. Winter Music Programme: Wednesday 7 December – Jake & Alexander, University of YorkContinue reading “Winter Music Programme”
Category Archives: Music
Send in your Ideas for a Christmas Playlist
It’s creeping nearer to that time of year and before we know it, we will all be merrily singing along to all our favourite Christmas Songs. The Arts Team would love to hear which Christmas songs are your favourites. Please send in your ideas for a Christmas playlist which we would love to listen toContinue reading “Send in your Ideas for a Christmas Playlist”
Playlist for Life
Playlist for life is an amazing resource, designed especially for people with dementia and their families and carers. Thank you to colleagues Sonia English and Patrick White for bringing this to our attention. Over two decades of scientific research has shown that listening to a personalised playlist can improve the lives of those living withContinue reading “Playlist for Life”
Summer Playlist 2022
We had a great response to the Summer Playlist 2022 call out and I can safely say I’ve never heard such an eclectic mix of Summer tracks! Thank you for the stories as well as the music. Although this may not be a playlist in its purist form, it gives a little insight into theContinue reading “Summer Playlist 2022”
Recovering from burnout: the power of music
Julia Bognar works in the NHS for a GP surgery in York as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist. She came across the CultureClub.Social website whilst browsing for arts involvement for NHS staff and wanted to connect with staff at the Trust, particularly those with a similar interest in music. Below is her story and towards theContinue reading “Recovering from burnout: the power of music”
Creative Challenge – August
Summer Playlist One of my favourite summer tracks to keep feet tapping and spirits lifted is Summer Sun by Koop It helps me feel relaxed and invigorated at the same time! The Arts Team want to share your favourite summer tracks. Whether you’re longing to get away, relishing these long summer days or suffering fromContinue reading “Creative Challenge – August”
Wellbeing Choir
Nicola Betts, who used to run the Wellbeing Choir in the chapel at York Hospital, is now running her Wellbeing Choir at Acomb’s Gateway Centre on Friday mornings. She also has a shiny new website if you’d like to take a look. wellbeing-choir
Artist Showcase – Jose Gonzalez
(Photo Credit – Time Out) Who they are Jose Gonzalez is a Swedish singer and songwriter, who has a very distinct folk and indie pop sound. Gonzalez was born on July 31st, 1978 in Gothenburg, Sweden. His first musical success was in the formation of the band Junip who released their first EP in 2000,Continue reading “Artist Showcase – Jose Gonzalez”
Artist Showcase – Oh Wonder
Who they are Formed in 2014, Oh Wonder are a London based alternative pop duo made up of Anthony Vander West and Josephine Vander West. They released their first album called Oh Wonder in September 2015. All of their released albums to this date are written, recorded, produced and released by the duo themselves. ImmediatelyContinue reading “Artist Showcase – Oh Wonder”
Artist Showcase – Week 2
For the second week York St. John music student Max Stephens is bringing us an Artist showcase of bands tat might have passed you by on the radar… this weeks showcase looks right up my street! Flyte Flyte are a modern English indie rock band originally from London. The band started to take shape fromContinue reading “Artist Showcase – Week 2”
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