Albany Song Story

'Is there a song, that when you hear it or think about it, you are taken to a special person, place, time, event or even just a feeling?'

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.

Submit your story!

Anyone can submit a SongStory to the project! In addition to students interviewing seniors in residences and community centres, you can submit a song, and its story, for consideration for the main concert in April. To submit a SongStory, simply fill in the form below. You can write as little or as much detail as you like, the prompts are there to help, but don't feel that you have to worite something in every box - they are just there to help.