@jsillsmusic

Building belonging through singing | Choirstarter | Author of ‘Do Sing’ | TEDx Speaker | Founder of Sofa Singers | As seen on BBC, ITV & NBC |

 Wrexham, Wales
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Joined May 2010
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So so so proud of my @BantamsChoir! What an honour to sing ‘Abide With Me’ at the FA Cup Final yesterday. Thank to everyone who for all your support. Another milestone for this amazing bunch of Bradfordians. @BBCLeedsCulture @chris_kammy @garrettsgossip @officialbantams
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A whole day of music from across the UK’s lighthouses - thank you @BBCRadio3 @classicjacko! Safe travels aboard the Scillonian @PetrocTrelawny and send my love to those wonderful islands! #WhereTheLightSings #IslesOfScilly
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@PetrocTrelawnySep 26
Boarding ! #BBCRadio3
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Really great to be part of this project. Thanks to @buymeacoffee & @josephsunnyy for supporting independent creators. Can’t wait to share more 👀 #creatorstories
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@buymeacoffeeJul 17
We’ve been quietly filming something special 🎥 A new Buy Me a Coffee series following creators, their work, and the journeys behind what they make. The first stories are already in production. Coming soon ☕️ ft @jsillsmusic and Alastair Johnson, aka /freebird_trade on IG.
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Congratulations Dr Kammy on your honorary doctorate - so well deserved. And thanks so much for mentioning Bantam Of The Opera in your address - we couldn’t have done it without you 🧡 @chris_kammy @BantamsChoir @officialbantams @UniofBradford
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Michael Broomhead@micklesbMay 15
On this day last year, King Charles visited Bradford. Such an exciting event to cover! Standing just feet away from the King, capturing him enjoying the sounds of the Bantam of the Opera choir, was a highlight of my career so far ☺️
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We’re Bantam Of The Opera and we’re off to Wembley! We’re honoured to be singing Abide With Me & God Save The King at tomorrow’s FA Cup Final. What a journey we’re on together 🧡 @BantamsChoir @officialbantams
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With thanks to our patrons @chris_kammy & @garrettsgossip and to @BBCLeeds for bringing us all together in the first place.
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FA CUP NEWS! @BantamsChoir have been given the absolute honour of singing Abide with Me, a song woven into the history & heart of the FA Cup for generations & to lead the National Anthem before millions watching around the world on Saturday! #BCAFC
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Sam Jackson@classicjackoMay 12
The idea that great art might improve your wellbeing shouldn't be a surprise to any of us, of course, but it's still brilliant to see this research from @ucl being covered today: theguardian.com/science/2026…

Arts and cultural engagement ‘linked to slower pace of biological ageing’

Research from UCL suggests visiting art galleries or museums, singing and painting can help improve health outcomes

theguardian.com
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YES - IT"S BACK!!! Kammy's England World Cup Song - 2026 REMIX - featuring @BantamsChoir . Go @chris_kammy !!!! Out May 15th for the first time on SPOTIFY.
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‘I’ve heard joining a choir is one of the best things you can do’ - YES! Totally agree with this @DoctorChrisVT - so good for our physical, mental and social health. Would love to chat to you and @xandvt about this sometime! Thanks for your work 🙏🏼 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ndt7…

What's Up Docs? - Doctors' Notes: Voice - BBC Sounds

Chris and Xand continue their conversation about the complexities of the voice.

bbc.co.uk
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Tracy Gee@newsgirlTracyGApr 22
YES BBC RADIO LEEDS! 🌟🎙️ This is a huge industry nod to the whole team to be nominated at The Audio Academy Awards 2026 #UKARIAS 🏆 I’m incredible proud of Bantam of the Opera. 💖 Well done to all involved! ⚽️🎶🫶🏼 @BantamsChoir @jsillsmusic @garrettsgossip @chris_kammy @BBCLeeds
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Our first @BantamsChoir single! Please help us get into the charts to raise money for charities close to our #BCAFC hearts 🐓🫶🏼🎶
Bantam of the Opera Choir@BantamsChoirApr 21
EEK! We’re super excited to announce that we’ve released our first single with @chris_kammy #Sing4England to celebrate the 2026 World Cup! Pre- save the link and help us get into the charts! distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ch… We’re raising funds for Bradford Burns Unit & @andysmanclubuk
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The moments, officially captured 🐓😙🎶 Arts and Entertainment Award Winners at the 2026 Yorkshire Awards! #YorkshireAwards #BOTO #bantamoftheopera #bantamoftheoperachoir Thank you to our patrons @chris_kammy & Lesley Garrett, @bbcradioleeds & @officialbantams ♥️♥️
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SQUAD GOALS 💫🎶🐓 #BantamofOpera #BOTO @BBCLeeds @officialbantams @chris_kammy
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Walk in the woods with @BBCRadio3 Unwind in my ears to start my day. I can feel how good it is for my body and my brain (thanks you @classicjacko!). Now off to my studio to record harmonies for tonight’s Sofa Singers 🎤 #bbcradio3unwind
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We won! 🏆 What a way to celebrate our 1st birthday as Bantam Of The Opera… by taking home the Arts & Entertainment Award at The Yorkshire Awards 2026. We sung two songs at the ceremony, joined by our brilliant patrons @chris_kammy & Lesley Garrett. So proud 🧡 #bantamoftheopera
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Are we actually doing this?! 🎶 Asked @chris_kammy ONE YEAR of Bantam of the Opera! Tonight we’re performing at the Yorkshire Awards in Leeds AND celebrating our first birthday. What a year it’s been! #bantamoftheopera #boto #bradford
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Sam Jackson@classicjackoFeb 23
Whenever attempts are made to widen the appeal of classical music and welcome new audiences in, there’s a wearingly predictable reaction from certain quarters. I’m therefore grateful to the @Telegraph for printing this letter:
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Is singing together in our DNA? Neuroscientist @danlevitin, author of ‘Music As Medicine,’ thinks it might be. Loved this conversation with @drchatterjeeuk for the latest episode of his podcast. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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