Find your True Voice. Live from it.
The Unsung Man
A day of Voice, Sound and Song for Men
with Anthony Johnston
Sunday 25th October 2026
Caddaford Barns Studio, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0JT
As men, many of us learned to deny our feelings. We learned to be quiet, at least where emotion was concerned. We lacked permission. We lacked the language to bring our deeper truths to the table. And as a result, most of us are under-communicated, and under-expressed.
But what has not been expressed has not gone away. It lies in the dusty, forgotten reaches of our soul, waiting to be felt, seen, heard and expressed. And finally, even received.
And as men, many of us have yearned for the acknowledgement, the blessing, of other men. Sadly, it often never came. In some cultures, it still does.
A Language for the Unspoken Heart
Sound and song offer us a simple, direct way to unlock and release these areas of ourselves, so they can be shared and witnessed: not as men trying to become correct singers and musicians, but simply for who we are. To be witnessed in our power and in our vulnerability is a rare thing. To be witnessed in our vulnerability in sound and song is rarer still.
How we'll be working
We work with breath, sound and voice, and song - looking for where your power lives: in pairs, in small groups, and with the whole group.
This is a practice: a life skill and a relationship skill we can bring to our own lives. How we show up, how we listen and receive, and how we give and express ourselves.
The day builds on small wins: yours, and the ones you see other men making. Each risk you take is your victory, and our inspiration.
We go step by step, with consent, confidentiality and clear agreements. You won't be forced or pushed into anything you're not comfortable with, and you won't be left alone with whatever you've been carrying. No screaming, no forced emotional release. Your boundaries are respected at all times. When the time's right, you will know it.
There will be chances to give voice on your own before the group. Whether you take them is always your choice. We close with a sound ritual and a final circle.
This is therapeutic, but not therapy. It doesn't involve talking about your problems. It's an opportunity to let your problem-solving mind go, and to find yourself in the goodwill and connection of other men.
Who Is This For?
You don't need to know how to use your singing voice, or even be comfortable with it. Whether you sing regularly or haven't sung since school, there's a place for you here.
This day may be for you if you:
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sense there's more of you wanting to be expressed, but don't know how to reach it
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want something that goes deeper than words
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are happy to explore sound, voice and song as a way of communicating and connecting
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want something for yourself, outside your roles as partner, father or provider
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are drawn to what's soulful, authentic and real inside you and want to meet other men there
Come as you are. That's who we want: your grief, your loss, your broken-heartedness, your edges and your grit.
Be open to stepping outside the everyday agreements about how men relate, into a way of meeting that keeps your dignity and respect intact.
Reflections and Comments from Previous Participants
"Anthony held people at the very edge of their comfort zone with such skill and care that they were able to choose just how much they wanted to open themselves."
Fergus Ryan
"Impeccably held… perhaps the most impactful stand-alone retreat from ten years of attending such events… understated and softly profound."
Adam Powell
"I have previously ventured into self development and process work quite deeply, and this experience sits at the top of all the work that I have done on myself… (I would definitely consider myself a non-singer.) Being welcomed to express myself, however I am, with all my frailties and imperfections, was a beautiful and liberating experience that I will remember always."
Tom Otter
Anthony Johnston
Anthony has spent more than thirty years exploring the power of the human voice as a path to personal and spiritual growth. The approach he has developed helps people express deeper parts of themselves that are rarely given a voice in everyday life. He has led more than fifty residential retreats in the UK and Europe.
He founded Borjghali Georgian Choir in Bristol and he directed it for some twenty years. He has been returning to Georgia for its songs and cultural inspiration since 2006.
He is a certified Mind Clearing practitioner and an Enlightenment Intensive Master, and brings both teachings into his work with the voice and authentic communication.
Practical Information
Venue
Venue: Caddaford Barns Studio, Caddaford Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0JT.
Directions
Five minutes from the A38, just off the A384 Buckfastleigh to Totnes road. Park on the concrete yard opposite the farmhouse or on the lane, not in the courtyard. Full directions we will be sent to you when you book.
Date
Sunday 25th October 2026
Time
Arrive from 9:45am for a 10:15am start. We'll finish by 6pm.
Group size
Up to 16 men.
Lunch
Please bring food to share and please label anything containing nuts or other common allergens.
Teas and coffee are provided.
Price
£60 Supported - if money is tight
£70 Standard
£80 Supporter
Choose the rate that fits your circumstances
On the door: £80.
Booking
Places are limited, booking in advance by the end of Wed 21st Oct
Your place is confirmed once full payment has been received.
To book your place, or if you'd like to ask any questions before booking, please contact Anthony.
Contact
Anthony Johnston · info@realvoice.co.uk · 07950 052100
Cancellations
If you need to cancel your place, let me know by the end of Wed 21st Oct and I'll refund you, less 20% to cover admin, within a week of the day. Or you can pass your place to another man in full, as long as he contacts me himself by the end of Fri 23rd Oct. After Wed 21st Oct, the fee isn't refundable. If I have to cancel the day, you'll get a full refund.