Out & Loud & Proud

19-23 February 2023

Come together with LGBTIQA+ singers from around Australia and the world to enjoy workshops, performances and celebrations in some of Sydney’s most iconic locations.

Our Festival Hub is at the Wesley Conference Centre in the heart of the Sydney CBD, with performance venues nearby. The closing Gala Concert will take place at the stunning Sydney Town Hall.

  • The Out & Loud & Proud workshop program offers participants the choice of a range of workshop experiences, including: singing and music from Australia’s First Nations people, vocal bootcamp, cross-cultural styles of singing, movement and choralography, conducting workshops, and much more.

    Learn more about our workshops and presenters here.

    The OLP Workshop program is open to the public. Individual tickets are available to purchase. Click here to book your spot.

  • Sydney will come alive with queer choirs during Out & Loud & Proud 2023.

    There is something wonderful about getting to know a city by singing at its various iconic landmarks and experiencing heavenly choral sounds as you wander around the city.

    Pop-up Performances

    On Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, choirs will sing at pop-up locations around the city. These are free events for all OLP choirs at landmark Sydney venues. Check out the program for more details.

    Out & About

    On Monday night, the Inner West precinct of Enmore Road comes alive with the sounds of choral singing, queer music making, cabaret and comedy. Choirs will present more relaxed performances in these iconic places and also enjoy some of Sydney’s culinary delights and quirky destinations. Check out the program for more details.

    View the Out & About schedule and map here.

    Choir Showcase

    On Tuesday evening, our Choir Showcase is an opportunity to get up close and personal with the OLP choirs in an intimate and atmospheric setting.

    Get tickets to the Choir Showcase here.

    Festival Gala Concert

    Our Thursday evening Gala is the climax of the Festival, with all choirs coming together at Sydney Town Hall. This is an opportunity to experience the power of hundreds of voices together in song. This will be an unforgettable event.

    Get tickets to the Festival Gala Concert here.

Festival Program

Sunday 19 February

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Registration Desk open

Pier 2/3, 13 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Global Alliance of Queer Choirs Regional Meeting (optional) - see discussion paper for info

Pier 2/3, 13 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Official Welcome Function with MC Benjamin Law (for all Festival participants)

Pier 2/3, 13 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Harbour Cruise (optional) - purchase tickets here

Departing from Pier 2/3, 13 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point

8:30am - 8:45am

Monday 20 February

Festival Introduction

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

8:45am - 9:00am

Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

9:00am - 9:15am

Vocal Warmup

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

9:15am - 11:15am

Massed Choir Rehearsal with Adam Majsay

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

11:15am - 11:45am

Morning Tea (provided)

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

11:45am - 1:15pm

Workshops

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

Harmonising with Country - First Nations Singing Workshop (Nardi Simpson)

Room Auditorium

Choral Conducting 101 (Michelle Leonard OAM)

Chambers

Wanna Sing a Showtune? Belting is Beautiful (Margi De Ferranti & Darren Mapes)

Lyceum

Squiggle and Dot: Increasing your confidence in reading music (Lachlan Snow)

Pendlebury

Jazz Singing for Non-Jazz Singers (Naomi Crellin)

Smith

Seminar: How do we foster inclusion without our diverse communities (Sarah Penicka Smith, Mel Penicka Smith, John D Carrion (USA), Jane Ramseyer Miller (USA), Adam Majsay (Moderator))

Pollard

1:15 pm - 2:45pm

Lunch (provided)

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Choir Rehearsals

Brisbane Pride Choir

Lyceum (Wesley Conference Centre)

Canberra Qwire

Ferguson Hall (St Stephen’s Uniting Church)

GALA Choruses Singers

Pollard (Wesley Conference Centre)

Individual Voices Choir

Pitt Street Uniting Church

Lian Esperansa

Pendlebury (Wesley Conference Centre)

Melbourne Gay & Lesbian Chorus

Smith (Wesley Conference Centre)

Perth Pride Choir

Auditorium (Wesley Conference Centre)

Pride Choir Tokyo

Chambers (Wesley Conference Centre)

Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir

St Stephen’s Uniting Church

True Colours Chorus

Crying Room (Wesley Conference Centre)

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Out & About Performances - View the Out & About schedule and map here.

  • 6:00pm — SGLC
    6:15pm — Pride Choir Tokyo (Japan)
    6:30pm — AJ Lamarque
    6:45pm — True Colours Chorus Darwin
    7:00pm — Lian Esperansa (Timor Leste)
    7:15pm — Canberra Qwire
    7:30pm — Tina Colada
    7:45pm — GALA Choruses Singers (USA)
    8:00pm — MGLC
    8:15pm — Perth Pride Choir
    8:30pm — Brisbane Pride Choir
    8:45pm — Cabaret LeQueer

  • 6:00pm — GALA Choruses Singers (USA)
    6:30pm — The Third Voice
    7:00pm — Raw Honey
    7:30pm — A Perfect Fifth
    8:00pm — Pride Choir Tokyo (Japan)
    8:30pm — Lian Esperansa (Timor Leste)

  • 6:00pm — MGLC
    6:30pm — Peter Miller Robinson
    7:00pm — Andsome Friends
    7:30pm — AJ Lamarque
    8:00pm — SGLC
    8:30pm — Mixed Fruit

  • 6:00pm — Perth Pride Choir
    6:30pm — Two Divas
    7:00pm — Barayagal Choir
    8:00pm — Connor Malanos
    8:30pm — Canberra Qwire

  • 6:00pm — Raw Honey
    6:30pm — Mixed Fruit
    7:00pm — Songs From Next Door
    7:30pm — Brisbane Pride Choir
    8:00pm — Barayagal Choir
    8:30pm — Two Divas

Enmore Road Entertainment Precinct, Enmore

Tuesday 21 February

8:30am - 8:45am

Festival Housekeeping & Warmup

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

8:45am - 9:00am

Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

9:00am - 10:15am

Massed Choir Rehearsal with Adam Majsay

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

10:15am - 11:15am

Choir Rehearsals

Brisbane Pride Choir

Pitt Street Uniting Church

Canberra Qwire

Smith (Wesley Conference Centre)

GALA Choruses Singers

Pollard (Wesley Conference Centre)

Individual Voices Choir

Lyceum (Wesley Conference Centre)

Lian Esperansa

Pendlebury (Wesley Conference Centre)

Melbourne Gay & Lesbian Chorus

Ferguson Hall (St Stephen’s Uniting Church)

Perth Pride Choir

St Stephen’s Uniting Church

Pride Choir Tokyo

Chambers (Wesley Conference Centre)

Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir

Auditorium (Wesley Conference Centre)

True Colours Chorus

Crying Room (Wesley Conference Centre)

11:15am - 11:45am

Morning Tea (provided)

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

11:45am - 1:15pm

Workshops

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

Songs of the Eora (Matthew Doyle)

Room TBC

Advanced Choral Conducting (Brett Weymark OAM)

Room TBC

Wanna Sing a Showtune? Belting is Beautiful (Margi De Ferranti & Darren Mapes)

Room TBC

Song Circle Improvising (Kristina Frazer & Rob Maxwell-Jones)

Room TBC

Rounds, Short Songs and Warmups (Jane Coker)

Room TBC

In Conversation: Rebirth and Renewal: Reflections on Tough Lessons Learned Since 2020 (John D Carrion (USA) & Adam Majsay)

Room TBC

1:15pm - 2:15pm

Lunch (provided)

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Pop-Up Performances

  • 3:00pm Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir

    3:30pm Brisbane Pride Choir

  • 3:00pm Perth Pride Choir

    3:30pm Lian Esperansa

  • 3:00pm True Colours Chorus

    3:30pm Melbourne Gay & Lesbian Chorus

    4:00pm Pride Choir Tokyo

Select Sydney CBD Venues

4:30pm - 5:45pm

Technical Rehearsals for Choir Showcase Concert

St Stephen’s Uniting Church 197 Macquarie St, Sydney

6:00pm - 9:30pm

Choir Showcase Concert - tickets available here

St Stephen’s Uniting Church 197 Macquarie St, Sydney

8:30am - 8:45am

Wednesday 22 February

Festival Housekeeping & Warmup

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

8:45am - 9:00am

Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

9:00am - 10:15am

Massed Choir Rehearsal with Adam Majsay

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

10:15am - 11:15am

Choir Rehearsals

Brisbane Pride Choir

St Stephen’s Uniting Church

Canberra Qwire

Smith (Wesley Conference Centre)

GALA Choruses Singers

Pollard (Wesley Conference Centre)

Individual Voices Choir

Lyceum (Wesley Conference Centre)

Lian Esperansa

Pendlebury (Wesley Conference Centre)

Melbourne Gay & Lesbian Chorus

Ferguson Hall (St Stephen’s Uniting Church)

Perth Pride Choir

Auditorium (Wesley Conference Centre)

Pride Choir Tokyo

Chambers (Wesley Conference Centre)

Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir

Pitt Street Uniting Church

True Colours Chorus

Crying Room (Wesley Conference Centre)

11:15am - 11:45am

Morning Tea (provided)

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

11:45am - 1:15pm

Workshops

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

Arranging for Queer Choirs (Elliot Rentoul)

Room TBC

Advanced Choral Conducting (repeat) (Brett Weymark OAM)

Room TBC

Beatboxing For Beginners (Connor Malanos)

Room TBC

Mongolian Throat Singing - An Introduction (Bukhu Ganburged)

Room TBC

Warmups & Vocal Exercises (Jonathan Welch)

Room TBC

Creating Welcome Choirs for Nonbinary & Transgender Singers (Jane Ramseyer Miller (USA))

Room TBC

1:15pm - 2:15pm

Lunch (provided)

Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt St, Sydney

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Pop-Up Performances

  • 3:00pm Melbourne Gay & Lesbian Chorus

    3:30pm Individual Voices Choir

    4:00pm Perth Pride Choir

  • 3:00pm Brisbane Pride Choir

    3:30pm Canberra Qwire

    4:00pm Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir

  • 3:00pm Lian Esperansa

    3:30pm True Colours Chorus

    4:00pm Pride Choir Tokyo

Select Sydney CBD Venues

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Festival Party

Pier 2/3, 13 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point

9:00am - 5:30pm

Thursday 23 February

Gala Concert Technical Rehearsal Day

Sydney Town Hall, 483 George St, Sydney

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Festival Gala Concert with MC & Guest Artist Tim Draxl - tickets available here

Sydney Town Hall, 483 George St, Sydney

Time TBC

Friday 24 February (optional)

Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert Technical Rehearsal

The Domain, St Mary’s Rd, Sydney

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert Performance

The Domain, St Mary’s Rd, Sydney