Get ready to raise your voices, Swan Hill!
The Fairfax Youth Festival is back with a sensational community event that promises to be even more magical than before. In Full Voice is here, and it's calling all residents of Swan Hill and the Sunraysia Mallee to join in a mass choir experience like no other. And the best part? No singing skills are required!
In Full Voice is not your typical choir event; it's a grand celebration of democratic music and everyone having a go. Led by Helpman Award-winning composer and music director Nate Gilkes, alongside Emma Kelly (Swan Hill local and Fairfax Youth Associate) and Fairfax Youth Festival Artistic Director Bryce Ives, this event is set to ignite your passion for music and camaraderie.
"Pub Choirs have become renowned worldwide for transforming an assembly of strangers into a harmonious choir. Because this is being presented by a youth festival - this is our pub choir (but with no beer, please!) So, pack your swag, ute or caravan, call your mates, and come to Swan Hill on Wednesday evening, October 4," said Fairfax Youth Associate Emma Kelly.
"We do it all in two hours. We teach you the song, practice, and then record it. On the night of In Full Voice, you'll spend an hour learning a special mashup of iconic songs, including "Throw Your Arms Around Me" by the Hunters and Collectors, "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie, and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2. Then, you'll spend another hour recording it for the film clip. It's a whirlwind evening of music, camaraderie, and pride.”
In Full Voice welcomes participants of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, whether you're an experienced performer or new to singing in public. This inclusive and intergenerational choir extravaganza is all about unity and togetherness.
"This is an event open to everyone - it's not just for young people. We want from 5 years old to 95. We want farmers, footy players, accountants, taxi drivers, teachers, nurses, students, Mums, Dads, Aunties," said Fairfax Youth Festival Artistic Director Bryce Ives.
"When we first did this in 2018, it was phenomenal. This is going to be a great free event at the Swan Hill Town Hall, and we're all really looking forward to welcoming people from far and wide and coming together to sing."
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be a part of something unforgettable.
Mark your calendar for October 4th at 6pm, and join us at the Swan Hill Town Hall. You don't need to be a singer; you just need to show up, have fun, and experience the magic of collective creativity.
Look below at our video, and remember what we did in 2018:
In Full Voice
🌟 Wednesday, October 4
⏰ Time: 6 pm
📍 Location: Swan Hill Town Hall
Join our mass intergenerational all-of-community pub choir (no beer required!). Come together with the whole community to sing your hearts out.
