Sing out, loud and proud
Image: Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir. Image: supplied
The much lauded Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir (SGLC) will amass a 500 strong choir for the grand finale of a five day choral festival, Out & Loud & Proud, being held as part of Sydney WorldPride. The Gala Concert will take place in the historic and regal Sydney Town Hall, and feature special guest, Tim Draxl as MC and soloist.
SGLC is a queer, inclusive, non-audition choir that has been performing since 1991 and has won hearts through ears all over the country and the globe.
Tim Draxl is a singer, actor, dancer who has achieved recognition for his appearances on popular TV shows and won accolades for his incredible performances in stage musicals, cabaret, and live concerts.
“This is my second time performing with the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir and I’m thrilled to be performing with them and the rest of the singers as part of the Sydney WorldPride celebrations,” says Draxl.
This special augmented choir will include singers from around the world who are coming to Sydney to be part of WorldPride and the Out & Loud & Proud festival.
SGLC music director, Adam Majsay is Festival Creative Director for Out & Loud & Proud and will conduct the super choir who will perform a selection of favourites, surprises and two specially commissioned works.
One is an Acknowledgement of Country by Yuwaalaraay storyteller and performer, Nardi Simpson, and the other is a Festival Anthem by award winning composer, Joseph Twist with lyrics by Wiradjuri poet, Jazz Money.
SGLC concerts are known for their superb musical standard as well as being very accessible, sometimes comical, often uplifting, always loads of fun.
The Out & Loud & Proud festival will include workshops, a harbour cruise, and pop-up performances.
