"An absolute joy. Tina is a gifted teacher and contagiously positive"
Sing Express is a pop-up choir program that builds community through group singing.
Founded by Dr Tina Broad, Sing Express brings people together to learn and then perform songs in 3- or 4-part harmony. Participants don’t need musical knowledge, singing training, or experience.There’s no sheet music: Tina sings each part line by line and the choir repeats until the whole song comes together. It’s quick: sometimes the magic happens over just one night, or a weekend, or a few short weeks. And while singers may start the program as strangers to each other, they leave as friends.
Sing Express draws on decades of scientific evidence about the profound social, emotional and health benefits of group singing. These include social bonding and belonging because group singing helps people feel connected to something meaningful, builds teamwork and fosters empathy; improved mood and overall wellbeing from the release of feel-good endorphins, dopamine and serotonin; improved memory and cognitive function; and much more.
Sing Express also draws on Tina’s personal philosophy that everyone has a voice, that we’re stronger in community, and that singing together is in our DNA.
Sing Express was recognised in the NSW Parliament in March 2025
Ms LIZA BUTLER (South Coast): I recognise Dr Tina Broad and the unique and powerful pop-up choir program, Sing Express, that Tina founded in 2018. Built on the philosophy that everyone has a voice and that singing together is in our DNA, Sing Express has been bringing people together to experience the magic of group singing, often in just one night or over a few short weeks. The program's recent version, Sing Express Sisters, was a spectacular success, with over 70 women from Nowra to Batemans Bay joining to learn four songs over five weeks in the lead-up to International Women's Day. Their powerful performances included I Am Woman and True Colours uplifted audiences at four International Women's Day events, celebrating strength, unity and the joy of music. Beyond its musical achievements, Sing Express fosters connection, wellbeing and kindness, partnering with MUCK Up for the Chorus for Kindness events, which raise funds for youth initiatives. Dr Tina Broad's dedication to community and music is truly inspiring, and I look forward to the next choir event.
