GLOW FAQ’s

Are people of all gender, sexual and romantic identities equally welcome?

Yes. GLOW choir celebrates people of all sexual, romantic and gender identities, without judgement or hierarchy. We’re always open to learning more about how we can make folks feel and be more welcome, supported and included.

Hannah-Rose has built on both her own experience as a Bi+ and gender-fluid person in the LGBTQIA+ community, and ongoing feedback from a wide range of people from within the community, and ongoing learning in a variety of other ways, to do her best to create a space that welcomes, includes and celebrates people of all identities/experiences.

We can always improve though so if you have constructive and polite feedback please do get in touch!

Are Allies really welcome?

Yes! The sub-title of GLOW choir states that GLOW is for LGBTQIA+ folks and Allies.

‘Allies’ in this context includes straight / cisgender allies, who are supportive of LGBTQIA+ people in being who they are, and want to take the time to learn about and actively support the lives of LGBTQIA+ people.

Welcoming ‘& allies’ as well as those who can name themselves as LGBTQIA+, also includes people who don’t have or want a label for their experience or identity, and support others in their LGBTQIA+ identity, and want a place they will also be welcomed and celebrated.

It is a GLOW hope that everyone under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella would like to be a good ally to everyone else under the umbrella, as we are none of us exactly the same as each other, and do our best to cultivate an atmosphere of mutual support, and respect, bearing in mind intersectional experiences also.

Is it really an LGBTQIA+ space if Straight Allies are welcome?

Yes! By showing up to GLOW, people are either naming themselves as LGBTQIA+, or as actively supportive of LGBTQIA+ people being who they are. This also allows, for example, for people in the queer community who have partners, close-ones or carers who don’t identify as LGBTQIA+ but are allies, to attend with them, for example, or for people who might not be ready to come out, to be able to be in a queer space without the pressure of coming out.

GLOW is a space that centres queer+ experience and is attended by majority LGBTQIA+ people, and is facilitated with this in mind. Any allies attending will be aware of this, and will be made aware of any issues that need educating around should these arise. GLOW takes the safety of choir members seriously and makes sure everyone attending is on board with respectful behaviour at GLOW and co-creating a great atmosphere.

An important aspect of GLOW is that there is no ‘identity policing.’ What unites those in the GLOW choir community is not that people are all exactly the same – because they are not. What unites GLOW choir community members over time is a mutual understanding of respect for each other, willingness to listen & learn, the bonding effects of singing together in held space, and a supportive attitude towards each individual in being who they are.

What about people who think they can’t sing? Are they welcome?

Yes! All voices are welcome at GLOW choir.

Even people who think of themselves as ‘tone deaf,’ or have received negative feedback about their voices from somebody?

Yes, absolutely everyone who wants to sing is welcome to sing.

Hannah-Rose & the Natural Voice Network believe that singing is a human birthright, and something that everyone can do and can enjoy doing. If you can make a sound with your voice, then you can sing.

As well as being something everyone can do, singing is also a complex set of skills that can be developed over time with practice and encouragement.

If you want to increase your vocal confidence or improve a technical aspect of your singing, you can contact Hannah-Rose for individual singing lessons in a respectful, focused and helpful environment.

Also, your voice just as it is will be totally welcome at the GLOW choir: GLOW is a place you can learn and grow.

Do people have to attend every week?
An intention to be there for most of the sessions is appreciated for continuity, and we offer discounts and rewards for block-booking, however you don’t need to be able to attend every week, and drop-ins are also an option most of the time. We will be glad to have you with us when you can make it.