VAGUS NERVING
A participatory humming choir with jazz improvisation, designed to stimulate the audience's vagus nerve through the vibration of their own voices.
VAGUS NERVING is a participatory humming choir with jazz improvisation. Gentle vibration of the vocal cords nourishes the vagus nerve, and the audience is invited to "Become the orchestra, the instrument and ultimately the Song".
Gill performed it at The Meeting Hall during Adelaide Fringe 2026, on Monday 23 February and Sunday 8 March.
The story1
In Gill's words
Find calm through sound: stimulate your Vagus Nerve and enhance wellbeing with the vibration of your own voice. Join Award winning vocalist and artist, Gill Hicks for a participatory vocal performance featuring jazz improvisation. Gentle vocal cord vibrations nourish the Vagus Nerve; experience personal benefits while joining others to create an extraordinary humming choir. Become the orchestra, the instrument and ultimately the Song as we weave healing frequencies into a memorable communal soundscape.
Have fun while doing something wonderful for your inner body, all you need to do is Bring your best Humming tones!