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Songs That Move
by Songs That Move in Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Total raised £5,170
raised so far26
supportersFundraising for a groundbreaking music and movement pilot programme, with huge potential for a range of neurological conditions.
by Songs That Move in Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Project aim
To create 10 filmed song performances with accompanying movements, for a groundbreaking pilot programme within the Parkinson's community.
An introduction
Parkinson’s has over forty symptoms and presents uniquely in every person. It is proven that exercise plays a universally vital role in easing the progression of symptoms, whether tremor, stiffness, cramp, insomnia etc. If the brain is simultaneously challenged by other stimuli, this improves neuroplasticity and the outcome is even more positive.
That’s the inspiration behind our innovative programme, Songs That Move. Our vision is to harness the power of classical songs and their stories, and to combine them with movement to exercise both the body and the brain.
With £2,500 already pledged by Parkinson's UK, we are looking to increase the seed-funding for our pilot programme to £20,000. This will enable us to produce ten Songs That Move exercise videos, combining intimate performances by world-renowned artists with carefully tailored exercise routines.
What's the bigger picture?
We will use the pilot videos for a clinical trial, gathering data and feedback from people with lived experience of Parkinson's, before scaling up the project to create a library of songs and exercises catering for a diverse range of neurological conditions. We aim to host the songs on an easily accessible digital platform and for them to be available on prescription.
We are working in collaboration with specialist physiotherapists the Neuro Heroes, with development feedback from Movers & Shakers Mark Mardell and Gillian Lacey-Solymar.
(Starting voice development work on the project with Mover & Shaker Mark Mardell)
Watch their version of We Will Survive (the Parky Remix) highlighting their Parky Charter
How will it work?
Each video will start with an introduction about the imagery and stories behind each piece, enabling the listener to find a personal connection. The song is then performed in an intimate setting by specialist artists. An exercise video can be played at the same time, featuring a dancer demonstrating specific movements. The movements are both inspired by the words and carefully choreographed to meet a range of different physical needs. The whole experience is also designed to lift mood and inspire imagination.
Who are we?
CREATIVE TEAM
Bibi Heal, singer international soprano, founder Songs That Move
Stephen Barlow, piano international conductor, pianist, composer, podcaster Joanna & the Maestro
Jane Rice-Bowen, producer ex-CEO National Centre for Circus Arts, fundraiser, business consultant
William Tuckett, choreographer ex-Royal Ballet, Olivier Award-winning director
COLLABORATORS
Zenaida Yanowsky, dancer ex-Royal Ballet, principal for 21 years
Dominic Best, film maker award-winning director ROH/Sky Arts series, Kanneh-Mason film
Bridget Foreman, wordsmith published playwright, lecturer University of York, BBC commentator
James Morgan, record producer Morgan Pochin, BBC Singers conductor, has Parkinson’s
Oliver Condy, text content ex-BBC Music Magazine editor for 17 years
Parkinson’s UK, generous support, advice and funding
CONSULTANTS
Neuro Heroes, specialist physiotherapists online neuro-gym founders
Dr Tony Woods, data gather KCL SHAPER director, ex-Wellcome Trust Head of Medical Humanities & Engagement, physiologist
Mark Mardell ex-BBC political correspondent, podcaster Movers & Shakers, has Parkinson’s
Gillian Lacey-Solymar financial analyst, UCL lecturer, ex-BBC journalist, podcaster Movers & Shakers, has Parkinson’s
PRESS AND MEDIA COVERAGE
Guests on BBC World Service (Newsday), BBC Radio 4 (PM with Eddie Mair, election day 2020), BBC Radio Cumbria (The Arty Show), Heart Radio, Smooth Radio
Major feature in Observer on Sunday
Also featured in Guardian, The Times, Yorkshire Post, Positive News magazine.
FUNDING
Original research project funded by Arts Council England, Help Musicians UK, and Great Place Lakes and Dales
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£100 or more
PARKINSON’S PREVIEWER
PARKINSON’S PREVIEWER - £100
As one of our 20 x Previewers, you’ll receive:
- invitation to the launch screening.
- first access to the library of 10 films for your own use.
£500 or more
PARKINSON’S PROMOTER
As one of our 10 x Promoters, you’ll receive:
- a credit at the end of all the films.
- invitation to the launch screening.
- first access to the library of 10 films for your own use.
£1,000 or more
PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
As one of our 10 x Associate Producers, you’ll receive:
- sponsorship of your favourite song, chosen from our list of 10.
- acknowledgment at the beginning of your chosen song and a credit at the end of all 10 films.
- invitation to the launch screening.
- first access to the library of 10 films for your own use.
£5,000 or more
PARKINSON’S EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
As our sole headline supporter, you’ll receive:
- exclusive behind-the-scenes access during the filming of your favourite song from our selection.
- sponsorship of your favourite song, chosen from our list of 10, to be dedicated as yours.
- acknowledgment at the beginning and a credit at the end of all 10 films.
- invitation to the launch screening.
- first access to the library of 10 films for your own use.