Katie Rose

Katie Rose

Singer & Writer exploring song & sound, word & wonder

ARTIST
An innovative vocal artist, Katie is passionate about creating transformative experiences of voice, song, sound and word.
Described by The Guardian as a ‘fine singer,’ and ‘an eye (and ear) opener’ by fRoots Magazine, Katie’s latest album Flame (2021) follows three previous albums and releases including a piece to accompany the award-winning film about the Dalai Lama, Road to Peace (2012).
Katie’s latest devised piece Across the Lines, co-created with Randolph Matthews, follows her performance in The Benefactress, Gill Manly‘s play starring Joanna Scanlan at Croydonites Festival (2022-3) and Shri Shriram’s cross-culture and genre project Croydon Composers (2017-18)

WRITING
Broadcasting positive news, illuminating important issues and showcasing pioneering leaders. Katie is currently Assistant Editor on the Women in KNX column for KNXtoday Magazine and a columnist for Turning Point Magazine. She has also written and broadcast for fROOTS Magazine, The Croydon Citizen and Croydon Radio. Her poetry has been published in collections Corvids & Others (2020) and Poetic Ramblings Through Croydonia (2016) She publishes her Rambling Rose Blog and Vocal Revolution Podcast.

CHOIRS
Building community through the magic of harmony singing Committed to making the magical benefits of singing accessible and inclusive, Katie co-directed mass choral fundraiser for WaterAid Sing for Water London (2017-2023) and directed Festival of Peace Croydon 2018, centring on community performances of the London Mozart Players Anthem for Peace.
She directs her Welcome Choir and has led and arranged music for over 20 choirs, five hospitals and organisations including NHS England, Mind, Breathe Arts Health Research, Carers Support Centre Croydon and Cardiac Friends.

COACHING
Helping creatives unlock the power, joy and magic of their voices With 20 years experience working with individuals including music, film, theatre & TV professionals, Katie brings an innovative and holistic approach to voice work.
A DBS Checked, fully insured member of the Natural Voice Network, Katie continues to develop her understanding of voice by volunteering alongside an expert multidisciplinary team at Lewisham Hospital Voice Clinic.