Georgian Singing and Embodied Voice Weekend

01 May 2026—03 May 2026

Residential

Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking, Gloucestershire

Immerse yourself in the rich harmonies of Georgian polyphony.

Spend the weekend exploring traditional songs, embodied voice practices, and the cultural stories behind the music.

No prior experience is needed, just a willingness to sing, listen, and connect. Discover the joy of singing in community through this ancient vocal heritage.

At a Glance:
  • A full weekend of singing and connection
  • Deep, earthy Georgian harmonies
  • Simple and clear teaching with no need to read music
  • Vocal technique, movement and breath work
  • Friendly, supportive group atmosphere
What You Will Gain
  • Confidence singing in harmony with others
  • Tools to relax the body and free the voice
  • A deeper connection with yourself through sound and breath
  • A strong sense of community and shared musical experience
  • A feeling of connection to something bigger – the earth, tradition, and ancestral voices

Want to see what learning a Georgian song from Holly might look and sound like? Check out this video:

About the Leader

Holly Taylor-Zuntz is a voice leader, song collector and multi-disciplinary artist based in Oxford. She has spent many years living in Georgia, learning songs directly from tradition bearers. In 2022 she completed her training as a Natural Voice Leader with Frankie Armstrong.

For several years Holly led Kalta Choir, a women’s Georgian choir in Oxford. In 2025 she began Perebi Choir, a mixed-voice group that welcomes singers of all genders. She also musically directs Tsiali, Bristol’s Georgian choir. Alongside her choirs, she leads workshops and community singing events around the UK and Europe.

She is the co-founder of Voices of the Ancestors, a podcast and theatre project that shares Georgian polyphonic songs and the stories of the women who keep them alive.

Find out more at www.hollytaylor-zuntz.com and www.voicesoftheancestors.co.uk.

Event details

Date

01 May 2026—03 May 2026

Time

All day/more than one day

Address

Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking
Painswick Old Rd
Stroud GL6 7QW

Cost

from £250