The Human Sound Project

The Human Sound Project is a global social enterprise built on a simple but powerful belief: making music together connects us socially and spiritually, and is vital to our collective wellbeing.

Founded in New York City in 2013, The Human Sound Project began as an idea to create a platform where any group — regardless of size, musical ability or background — could come together to collaboratively write, record and share original songs that tell their stories.

Since its inception, the initiative has grown into a worldwide music movement, giving voice to more than 180 groups across six continents. From marginalised communities in Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town and Sydney to NGOs and major organisations such as Vodafone, Canteen and Mission Australia, more than 11,000 participants have come together to create and record their own songs.

At the heart of the program is a professionally facilitated workshop experience that empowers participants to connect, reflect and collaborate. The result is a high-quality song recording and music video that authentically captures the collective voice of the group.

Beyond the workshop itself, The Human Sound Project’s recordings continue to resonate with global audiences. Its music videos have reached more than 100,000 people online, amplifying important social messages and showcasing the power of human collaboration through music.

In a time marked by rising sea levels, social inequality and global uncertainty, The Human Sound Project is committed to elevating the voices of communities whose stories are often unheard. To date, the organisation has provided more than $80,000 in in-kind programs to communities without the financial resources to professionally record and share their songs.

The vision is ambitious yet simple: to create a global village through song — scaling the program internationally and giving voice to the stories that need to be sung.

As a keynote experience or interactive event activation, The Human Sound Project demonstrates how creativity, collaboration and shared expression can break down barriers, strengthen culture and inspire meaningful connection.