Southmead Hospital, Bristol
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of BBC Points West, singers from 60 choirs from all over the South West joined together with the Bristol Youth Choir to form a massed choir in the brand-new Southmead Hospital on 15 June.
The choir were joined by special guest artists YolanDa and the UWE ReVoice Choir, a community choir for people affected by aphasia.
Showcasing the theme of the power of music for good health and wellbeing and as a panacea for the soul, the musicians performed a range of uplifting songs during the afternoon and evening, including broadcasts on BBC Radio and TV.
The awe-inspiring backdrop of the new Southmead Brunel building was the ideal venue for this unique event, which raised the spirits of all who listen, watch and take part.
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
Zest Fest was a festival of music on 9 June at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, supported by Music in Hospitals and Lime Arts.
There was a Samba procession and workshop from Global Grooves, plus music throughout the day on the wards and in the public spaces of the hospital so that all visitors, patients, relatives and staff would benefit. Melody from CBeebies visited and joining in the celebrations.
Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle
A flash mob of hospital staff, parents/carers and patients sung ‘Happy’ in the café area of the hospital on 15 June.
The event was organised by Singing for Health, a project which aims to promote the use of singing for improving well-being for both patients and staff, with weekly singing sessions delivered by community musicians. Groups from hospitals across the Newcastle area have learnt a diverse array of songs, from Katy Perry and Green Day to Queen and Michael Jackson!
UK-wide with the 'Music in Hospitals' charity
On 15 June, the charity Music in Hospitals sent musicians to children's hospitals across the UK to take music to children who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend BBC Music Day events.
Music in Hospitals's mission is to improve the quality of life for adults and children with all kinds of illness and disability through the joy and therapeutic benefits of professionally performed live music in hospitals, hospices, day care centres, special schools and care homes.
Chiltern Music Therapy
Children took part in an interactive orchestra to "feel the music" with stirring classics from Chiltern Music Academy. Watch the video above to find out more about the event.
Singing for the Brain with The Alzheimer’s Society
Music has proven therapeutic benefits and for people suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia there is strong evidence that music can improve their quality of life.
Across the country Alzheimer’s Society Singing for the Brain groups joined together to perform a rendition of the classic track Singing in the Rain.
