11 Oct 2025

Astrid Jorgensen on the joys of mediocrity

From Saturday Morning, 11:37 am on 11 October 2025

Astrid Jorgensen is a choral conductor, composer and entertainer. 

Her recently published memoir, Average at Best, details her experience founding and leading the global phenomenon Pub Choir. To date, Pub Choir's raised over $550,000 for local grassroots charities. 

It also teaches an important lesson about embracing mediocrity and finding joy in the act of singing - even if you're not the best singer in the world.

Astrid joins Mihi to talk about her mission to teach the world to sing.

Choral conductor, composer and entertainer Astrid Jorgensen has released her memoir, Average At Best.

Choral conductor, composer and entertainer Astrid Jorgensen has released her memoir, Average At Best. Photo: Kristina Wild / Simon & Schuster