Soundbite has been generously funded by Friends of the RUH for 2024-2025. Soundbite is the hospital music programme produced by Art at the Heart of the RUH for patients, staff and visitors of the Royal United Hospital Bath.Frankie Simpkins is the Soundbite Musician in Residence. With nearly 13 years of experience using music on the … Continue reading Soundbite: LIVE MUSIC
Musician in residence Frankie Simpkins sings well known oldies accompanied by her ukulele on the Older Patient Unit’s. Songs are chosen to complement and enhance the atmosphere on the wards. If things are very busy and fraught then she might sing slower quieter songs to promote a calmer atmosphere, likewise, if the ward is low … Continue reading Soundbite Interactive Performances
A huge thank you to the RUH for the on-going support of Art at the Heart. We also wish to thank our sponsors and partners for their support. Sponsors: Friends of the RUH: Artsparks (Creative Art workshops for patients and families on the Children’s Ward) The Joyce Fletcher Charitable Trust: … Continue reading Our Supporters
The Soundbite Performance Programme brings a diverse range of live music to communal areas of the hospital and wards. We have been working with young musicians from Live Music Now (LMN) and musicians from the Bath Folk Club (generously funded by the Joyce Fletcher Charitable Trust) and Bath Spa University, as well as other local … Continue reading Lunchtime Performances
Hetty Dupays ART AND DESIGN MANAGER hetty.dupays@nhs.net After completing an MA in Fine Art (Painting) at Bath Spa University in 2004, Hetty has directed her energy, enthusiasm and skills to Art at the Heart (AATH). She is currently undertaking a HND in Interior Design, which will equip her with the necessary knowledge to create bespoke … Continue reading Meet The Team
