A Creative Community for (Non-)Creative People
Where to give your inner creative self some room to breathe
We all need some form of creative outlet the question is just what that looks like for each of us. Some people do it solo: pick up supplies, find a YouTube tutorial, and work through a hobby at their own pace. Others genuinely can’t get started without a community around them. They need the energy of like-minded people, a plan someone else has put together, and a time on the calendar to show up to.
I dropped by one of the meetups of a vocal community. They get together regularly to sing, put on recital concerts, and throw informal events on the side. This one was on the casual end — we watched Mamma Mia! together at a bar.
On the surface, it’s just a fun night out. But it’s also a low-stakes way to feel out whether the vibe works for you — whether you click with the organizer, whether the group feels like your kind of people.
Hosted by: a vocal community.
Format: informal screening of Mamma Mia! with singing and dancing.
How to find out about it: they post announcements on social media.
Cost: €13.
How the evening went
The first thirty minutes were for settling in — grabbing a drink, chatting, meeting people who were new.
The bar leaned into the theme: cocktails with Mamma Mia! inspired names and popcorn.
There was an optional dress code. Plenty of people went for it — sequined skirts, floaty dresses, statement accessories.
Two minutes in, people were singing. Fifteen minutes in, they were on their feet dancing.
After the film, anyone who wanted to could stay for karaoke.
My impressions
A lot of the women have clearly been coming for a while. They’re comfortable with each other, quick to laugh, and completely unselfconscious about singing or dancing — no one’s grading anyone. One woman brought her daughter, who jumped right in with everyone else.
Finding a community where you actually feel like yourself isn’t always easy. Sometimes it takes a few tries to know — yes, this is it. Some people get discouraged along the way and quietly drop the idea of finding their people. But it’s worth the search. Better to spend time finding the right fit than energy tolerating the wrong one.