New wellbeing workshop series at The Glasshouse with Shannon Pearl
- Spirituality in Sound with Shannon Pearl is a new series of five workshops exploring sound and wellbeing.
- Sessions include sound baths, drum circles, cacao ceremonies and more.
- This series reflects The Glasshouse’s belief that music can support not just creativity, but also wellbeing by offering people new ways to connect with themselves and each other.
This autumn, a new series of workshops at The Glasshouse will explore how music can support emotional wellbeing. Spirituality in Sound, led by neo-folk artist Shannon Pearl, runs across five events from 2 November to 20 December. The series draws on her experience in music and healing, each session is designed to soothe the body and quiet the mind, offering new ways to experience sound as a source of connection.
The series opens on Sunday 2 November with Through the Elements: Sound Bath, where soundscapes echo the qualities of earth, air, fire and water.
On Friday 28 November, Drum Circle will create a connected ring of drumming and sacred chanting to encourage wellbeing, healing and self-expression.
In Healing Hz on Friday 5 December, instruments such as tuning forks, crystal bowls and the Shruti box, will be used to explore the power of vibration.
On Friday 12 December, Sacred Cacao – A Heartfelt Journey brings to life the ancient ritual of a Sacred Cacao Ceremony. In this gentle gathering, participants will sip ceremonial-grade cacao and set intentions.
Rounding off the series on Friday 20 December is In Guided Meditation – With Aromatherapy for Deep Relaxation, combining healing aromas and guided meditation to support deep relaxation.
Shannon Pearl, a neo-folk/ witch-pop artist from the North East, leads the workshops. Inspired by nature and her pagan spirituality, she weaves sound and healing practice into experiences designed for anyone interested in exploring energy and wellbeing.
She said,
“I’m ecstatic about my collaboration with The Glasshouse. It means a great deal to me that such a prestigious venue is recognising the profound link between spirituality and sound. The connection I promote through all my work is at its apex in these workshops. Sharing them with new audiences and making this work accessible to all is amazing.”
The Glasshouse believes music is more than something to listen to – it’s something to experience, to feel and to share. Spirituality in Sound offers new ways for people to come together, explore wellbeing and connect through sound. These events are part of their ongoing commitment to creating spaces where music brings people closer to themselves and each other.
Tickets go on sale Friday 5th September at 12pm via www.theglasshouseicm.org/seasons/spirituality-in-sound/
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For more information, please contact Beverley Knight: beverley.knight@theglasshouseicm.org 0191 443 4583
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Q&A with Shannon Pearl
- What first drew you to explore sound as a way of supporting people’s emotional health?
I realised in university that going for long periods without singing had a detrimental effect on my mental health. So, my journey began with alternative methods of healing. Creating a release through sound and singing helps me in life.
- Where do you see the crossover between music-making and healing?
It’s all in the process. You don’t necessarily have to be good at creating music; taking part in the process is where the magic really lies.
- What excites you most about leading Spirituality in Sound at The Glasshouse?
My mission to shed light on these healing practices in this uncertain modern world is my way of giving something back. I’m grateful that the team at The Glasshouse recognises the importance of bringing this kind of offering to the wider public.
- How are the workshops connected — do they build on each other, or can they also be experienced individually?
They’re all interlinked, and the outcomes should be similar: a release of sorts and a deeper connection to self. But each workshop can also be experienced separately. I encourage people to pick which one they are drawn to first. Then if they like it, they will probably like the rest.
- How would you like people to leave your workshops?
With a renewed sense of clarity and relaxation. Each workshop is designed with the person in mind. They maximise the holistic effect sound can have on the body and spirit.
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https://theglasshouseicm.org/seasons/spirituality-in-sound/
Sunday 2 November | 3:30pm
Through the Elements: Sound Bath
Friday 28 November | 5pm
Drum Circle
Friday 5 November | 11am
Healing Hz
Friday 12 December | 11am
Sacred Cacao – A Heartfelt Journey
Saturday 20 December | 5pm
Guided Meditation – With Aromatherapy for Deep Relaxation
About The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is a home for live music lovers.
It’s a place where you can hear rock legends or pop icons on the same night as folk trios or string quartets. Where new musicians are nurtured and showcased on the same stages as platinum-selling performers. And where youth choirs and tambourine-shaking toddlers practise in the same spaces as its acclaimed orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Because as an international centre for music they’re focused on creating and celebrating outstanding music – whether that’s unearthing or growing talent from the region or bringing the world’s best artists to their stages. And as a charity they’re focused on making sure all of that is available to anyone – no matter where you’re from, how old you are, how much money you have, or what challenges you face.
Which is why every year more than 2 million people are able to join for top-notch gigs, concerts, and classes – in their venue at Gateshead Quays, out in communities across the North East, and through livestreamed performances and digital lessons.
Whether you’re making it up or taking it in, you’ll find music lives and grows there.
More about The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
- Since opening in 2004, The Glasshouse has hosted over 10,000 performances, welcoming nearly 5 million audience members. It would take more than 27 years to see every show if you attended one every day.
- Over two decades, the charity has delivered around 230,000 music lessons, reaching young people and adults 2.7 million times across its education programmes.
- As its resident orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia has toured globally, performing across four continents and livestreaming to audiences across five.
- The Glasshouse has supported the careers of thousands of artists like Ward Thomas who have worked their way from free stages to headline shows in its main hall, achieving national and global recognition.
- Since 2004, The Glasshouse has welcomed over 400,000 delegates for conferences and events, hosting organisations such as Greggs, NHS, and British Engines.
- Over the past two decades, The Glasshouse has generated £500 million in economic impact for the North East.
- The iconic building, designed by Foster + Partners, has 630 panes of glass and stands 40 metres tall. In its opening year, it was exhibited at the Venice Biennale and won the RIBA Inclusive Design Award in 2005.
- Celebrating 20 years – In December 2024, The Glasshouse marked its 20th birthday. Over the next year, the charity will reflect on two decades of achievements and look ahead to its third decade, with major initiatives like the Music Academy and Music Pass for newborns, making music accessible to all.