About Me.
Hi, I am Beth Allen, and welcome to my website.
I am a singer/songwriter based in NW England and consider myself part of a long tradition of singers running back through history who support their communities. I am a trained Music Therapist based in Ramsbottom, believing in the power of voice as a therapeutic tool. I am an MA trained Vocal Coach who understands the practical requirements for good strong healthy vocal use and for improving both spoken and sung vocal skills. I have experience as a television performer, in recording studios, in live theatre and in entertaining in the great outdoors.
But most important to me is that I promote the creative process and find creative ways to connect people through deeper and more responsive voice use.
The authentic voice is my pure joy.
What I Do.
I write, arrange, and sing songs. I encourage everyone, whether confident or shy, to explore their own vocal creativity. I also run a local choir called The RAMshackle Wailers. Together, we write songs for local events, celebrating everything local, from black pudding throwing to peat preservation, from home weaver commemorations to jigsaw festivals.
My Work.
I have had the joy of working creatively with diverse groups, including individuals with special needs, the neurodiverse, young children, drama students, and women from all major faiths. We have written songs, learned each other’s songs in many languages, perfected soundscapes, and performed in some of the most prestigious theatres in the North West.
I have also worked with some of our countries leading creatives
Worked With:-
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Sir John Tavener: (Ivor Novello Award). Created a piece for a specially formed interfaith women’s choir.
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Maxine Peake: Delivered a performance based on Nico’s life story at Stoller Hall.
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Jarvis Cocker: Arranged his song for actors at The Royal Exchange.
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Mr Tumble: Delivered a chorus for his show at the Kings Theatre.
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Elizabeth Price: (Turner Prize Winner) Composed a piece for Chester Cathedral’s Nave Choir for Chester Contemporary Arts Festival.
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Douglas Gordon: (Turner Prize Winner) Created and coached an interfaith choir in soundscaping for Neck of the Woods at HOME.
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Karl Hyde: Prepared a 100-strong men’s chorus for Fatherland at The Royal Exchange.
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Simon Armitage: (Poet Laureate) Gathered and coached backing singers for the Blossom Tour for the National Trust.
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Manchester International Festival: Vocal Coach for 7 productions over 6 festivals since 2013.
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The Happy Festival in Bury: Delivered two projects, including collating a community performance video for Let’s Do It by Victoria Wood and coaching and performing in At the Chippie by Victoria Wood.
