About Us

Anya has been professionally singing for over 30 years, gaining vast experience with function and tribute bands, including the Boogaloo Babes. Her passion is a live performance in a range of genres including pop, rock, jazz and musical theatre.  Anya holds a Diploma in Musical Theatre from the London College of Music. She is an experienced choral arranger and prides herself in enabling everyone to sing in her choirs regardless of experience or abilities. She has led choirs at Disneyland Paris, Carnegie Hall, and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She has been fortunate to herself perform at some of the top Midlands venues such as; The Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Repertory, Alexandra and Hippodrome Theatres and her biggest claim to fame is supporting Sister Sledge and Gloria Gaynor at the Burj Al Arab, Dubai! Anya is the proud Creator and Director of Pop Voices and Singwell CIC, a not for profit organisation focused on providing singing activities to support health and well-being.  Anya’s ultimate goal is to unite and collaborate with other choirs and leaders who bring so much joy with singing to our communities.

Lou began her musical journey learning classical piano before teaching herself other genres using her mother’s vintage sheet music. She studied Music and Special Educational Needs at university, learning piano, classical guitar, and percussion. Early in her career, she worked at a Steiner special school and trained in music therapy with Clive Robbins of the Nordoff-Robbins organisation. At 22, Lou became profoundly deaf in one ear, prompting her to begin learning sign language. She went on to become a music coordinator, SENCO, and Head Teacher of two schools, before directing an Education Action Zone and a CIC supporting children facing life barriers. A highlight was founding an Arts Fest where children performed on Birmingham’s major stages. Now active in the deaf community and national signing groups, Lou combines her love of music and sign through sign song. Lou has spent the last few years signing with choirs including Pop Voices, and is thrilled to be able to share accessible music with all.

Donna has been performing since childhood, beginning dance classes at age three and going on to choreograph and teach a range of tap, jazz and musical theatre to communities and contexts of all kinds and ages. Always up for a challenge, Donna appeared in the TV series The Secret Life of the Ballroom, learning ballroom dancing in just a week before competing nationally. A passionate advocate for accessibility in the arts, Donna believes everyone should have the chance to sing and dance, regardless of ability. She loves working with children, helping them grow in confidence and shine on stage. ​Donna is also part of the vocal harmony trio, Boogaloo Babes, and runs a successful monthly dance class, 'Strictly Vintage', which teaches dances through the decades.​

Clare grew up in a home filled with books and instruments but no television, so music quickly became her passion. Self-taught on guitar, whistle, ukulele, and piano, she drew inspiration from her Irish heritage and her Welsh father’s beautiful baritone voice. Despite a rebellious streak at school, her musical talents unexpectedly won her a French singing competition, sparking her musical confidence. She went on to perform across the UK folk scene for 20 years, writing and harmonising as part of a duo. Clare also composed music for TV, including quirky jingles for American commercials, and in 2020, wrote 'Come Save Me' for Pop Voices during the pandemic. Clare now lives in Wales with her Cavachon, Bryn. Passionate about community music, she arranges local events and is proud to bring Pop Voices to Pembrokeshire, where she continues to share the healing joy of music with others. Clare has also had a successful corporate career working in legal and compliance for 25 years.

Richard Small brings over a decade of experience in managing large-scale public sector programmes, with a particular focus on defence, treasury, and health. Known for his calm leadership and people-first approach, Richard thrives on bringing structure, clarity, and real change to complex projects. He is currently leading multiple projects across central government departments, leading national transformation initiatives- driving improvements through smarter processes, new technologies, and collaborative working. Beyond the corporate world, Richard is passionate about the power of community and creativity. He enjoys seeing how music and shared experiences can bring people together and create lasting impact. Whether it's supporting a choir performance or leading a major government project, Richard believes in the strength of people working in harmony.