Acabellas is a community of singers that has been grown through the careful facilitation of Dr Belinda Densley PhD. When you join Acabellas Belinda will welcome you at the beginning, check how you went at the end of the session, remember your name forever and always be there to remind you that you can sing and do belong.

I am Belinda and for decades I have explored singing from many angles, and I am passionate about the benefits of group singing.

I am much more interested in what singing does for us rather than how it is done. I believe everyone has the right to sing, and that everyone who wants to can sing. As a singing facilitator, I strive to curate a programme of songs for my groups that sound stirring and feel soulful, rather than those that are technically proficient and frequently reworked. I enjoy writing songs for my groups that are vibrant, harmonious and relatable.

Over the years I have developed many beautiful singing groups, special event choirs, retreats and workshops as well as published research into the wellbeing impacts of singing. In 2025 I have completed a PhD researching the role of the group singing facilitator in supporting the benefits of group singing. I have a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy and I am particularly interested in group singing as a community health resource. Visit this page to connect with my research.

I am an advocate for all types of group singing. I welcome to my groups those who wish to contribute to a community of voices for fun and wellbeing.