‘Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to perform at the Festival of Voices. Without exception, ALL of our members who participated said that it was great fun and that they had had a wonderful time.’

We extend our warmest thanks to all choirs who participated in 2010 Festival of Voices.

The Festival offers singing, learning and performing opportunities for individuals and choirs throughout the five day festival. For choirs who wish to participate in the Festival, we offer a non-competitive Open Performance Program.

* Due to an overwhelming response from choirs to perform in this years festival we are unable to accept anymore performance applications. If you wish to be alerted if any opportunities should become available please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your contact details.

With a single performance opportunity - no fees apply (subject to availability)

or

With multi-performance opportunities when all choir members purchase a Festival Singers Package.

The Festival Singers Package

In 2010 we offer all choirs the opportunity to engage in the Festival with a Festival Singers Package. The Festival Singers package is only $60 for adults  ($30 youth aged 10 - 16 years).

The Package includes:

• Registration pack on arrival

• 2010 Festival Singers exclusive night with our visiting international and national Guest Artists - Wednesday July 7

• Free entry into all Aperitivo Concerts (5 one-hour concerts featuring visiting choirs)

• Free nightly entry into the Festival Club

• Big Sing workshop for the Festival Bonfire

• Inclusion in the Choral Candlelight Vocal Procession on July 10 at Salamanca opening the Festival Bonfire & Big Sing

Please note all Major Workshop participants registered in a Major Workshop have the Festival Singers Package included in their workshop fee.

The Festival of Voices has a strong commitment to social inclusion and support of community. If your choir supports members of the community who are disadvantaged please talk to us in regards to your choir joining through the Festival Singers Package.

Choir Performance Opportunities

The Festival of Voices offers a non-competitive Open Performance Program for choirs wishing to participate in the Festival with the following performance opportunities available in 2010:

• Aperitivo Concert Series
  
• Singing in Public Places
  
• Festival Club

Please read the information below regarding each of these performance opportunities and technical support offered.

Aperitivo Concert Program

The Aperitivo Concert Series forms the core concert series of choirs participating in the Festival. These are short 1 hour concerts that have a maximum of 3 choirs performing. The Aperitivo Concerts utilize a range of venues, all within walking distance of Hobart CBD and water front precinct, including the historic Hobart Town Hall and the Peacock Theatre.

Singing in Public Places Program

Part of the mission of this Festival is to energise the local community with singing and the Singing in Public Places Program is designed to do just that with a lunch-time program for choirs to sing all over the city - from hospitals to the city mall. It is a lot of fun and puts a visible smile on the faces of pedestrians. We encourage you to take part in this program.  Choirs are allocated 20 minutes to perform.

Festival Club

This is the social heart of the Festival and a very popular place to perform. Choirs are allocated 15 minutes each. There is also time set aside for Chalk Board – where exciting collaborations can occur.

Visiting Choirs in 2010