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ContentsExecutive summary and overviewIntroduction 7

The aims 8

The plan 10

Delivery 12

In more detail

Phase one: build up to the GamesGetting underway 17

Online resources 18

Building the Big Big Sing community 21

Big Big Sing Days 23

Partnerships 25

Unique projects 27

Phase two: the Games!Engaging with the Games 35

Culture 2014 and Festival 2014 projects 41

Phase three: building on successOnwards 43

Research 45

References 49

Meeting our objectives 50

Thank you 53

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THE AIMS OF BIG BIG SING

PROMOTE

Publicise and communicate the benefits of singing

INSPIRE

Make it as attractive as possible for people

to start to sing – and then to sing more

ENCOURAGE

Identify and remove obstacles to singing

LEARN

Talk with the community singing sector to

understand its needs, structure and scale, and

how to grow and sustain it in the long term

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“It was one of the most uplifting, liberating and enjoyable days I have ever had. I would encourage everyone to go.”Big Big Singer

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