Albany Song Story

The City of Albany is thrilled to announce the launch of the Albany Song Stories project, a heartwarming initiative funded by the Department of Communities' Age Friendly Communities Connectivity Grant and in partnership with SongStory Project.

This unique program invites Albany's senior residents to share personal memories connected to cherished songs, which will be brought to life by local choirs, community groups, and schools.

The Albany Song Story Project aims to bridge generations, strengthen community connections, and reduce social isolation among seniors, particularly those living alone—a significant demographic in Albany. According to the 2021 Census, 13.8% of Albany's seniors live alone, compared to 9.4% in Regional WA, reflecting the City’s higher proportion of older residents.

Through a series of "song chats", seniors in residential care, independent living, and in-home care services will be interviewed by community and school groups, sharing memories tied to songs that hold special meaning for them.

These recorded song stories will be transformed into performances, celebrating each senior’s unique life experiences through music.

If you are either a senior with a story you'd like to tell, a community musical group looking to get involved, a school group that wants to take part, or a venue that wants to volunteer itself as a rehearsals space / performance venue please fill in the details below and someone will get back to you shortly - thank you for your interest in the project!