Port Macquarie-Hastings School of Hard Knocks Choir  hits the right note with growing impact - video Dailymotion

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00:00In the heart of Port Macquarie, a choir is doing more than just singing.

00:10It's a place for people from all walks of life to come together, build confidence and find a sense of belonging.

00:20Tim Madren, well known in the arts community, has seen first hand how music can change lives.

00:30As the director of the School of Hard Knocks Choir, he believes in the power of song to rebuild confidence and connection.

00:37Everyone gets something out of it, everyone.

00:40If you've ever had a stressful morning and you come to choir, I call the room for smiles.

00:47It's just a really joyous place, but also just a place for anyone in the community to come and we all sing together.

00:53It's as simple as it is, and it's weird just singing together, but there's something really healing in it.

00:59My name's Joe Episode, I'm from Port Macquarie.

01:02I play guitar, I sing and dance with my team, it's fantastic.

01:09Port High School and us, fantastic.

01:11It's all about having fun with all my friends in it.

01:14I'm enjoying all the singing and all the dancing in there.

01:17Since its inception nearly 10 years ago, the choir has continued to grow both in numbers and in community impact.

01:24Do you feel like you've made lots of friends here?

01:26Yeah, we're friends, yeah.

01:28The choir regularly performs at local events where audiences respond with warmth and appreciation.

01:34Yeah, I think people find it very inspiring.

01:37Because the choir at the heart of it says, enjoy the moment, that's probably it.

01:45Enjoy every moment you have.

01:47I think that's the message that is shared with us all singing together.

01:51You may have stresses before or after this, but in this moment, just enjoy it.

01:56Let's all get together and sing.

01:58And I think people find that a really good reminder.