More than 65 million people worldwide have been forced to leave their homes due to war, persecution, natural disasters and poverty. They’re alone in a world where many people do not want them. And just like you, all they want is a safe place to call home. The need for action is great and the time for a warm welcome is now.

Brunswick Women’s Choir believes in the power of music to help bring about change. The BWC sings stories to inspire audiences and bring people together. Our songs of hope give voice to those in need.

The choir will be supported by the 8 women of Acoustic Kitchen who hail from South Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley. They sing a cappella from the heart, as well as for social justice.

We will also hear from speakers who will share their story about seeking asylum or helping others to do so.

All proceeds from this event will go to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. The ASRC advocates the importance of empowering people with lived experience to share their story and shift attitudes about refugees and people seeking asylum.

We acknowledge Moreland City Council in supporting this event.

WHERE: Coburg Town Hall, 90 Bell St, Coburg
WHEN: Sunday, 26 March. Doors open 4.30pm / 5.00pm start
TICKETS: Full $25 / Concession $18 / Kids (<15) $10

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Brunswick Women’s Choir were honoured to be invited by Moreland Council to perform at the Annual Maurice Blackburn Oration held in July this year. The event gave the BWC their first experience of Facebook Live Streaming, which we hope most of
you were able to catch. Sadly once a live stream is over, we can’t access the footage again, but we promise it was a stunner!

BWC members were invited to sit in the auditorium between sets, and enjoyed the opportunity to listen to an Oration on the “Changing Faces of Australian Families” presented by Her Excellency the Hon Linda Dessau AM, Governor of Victoria.

The evening also provided a great chance for Brunswick Women’s Choir to perform in our neighbouring municipality of Coburg.

This year we are set to move, inspire and delight our audiences with Raise Your Hopeful Voice; a show touching on many of the values we hold dear.

In these confronting times, significant themes for this concert are open-heartedness, tolerance and welcome. Our 11 September showcase concert will not only confront the causes of conflict and suffering in our local and global communities, but also celebrate the best of human generosity.

Tickets are already selling fast and we would love you to be there. So be sure to secure your seat today!

We warmly invite audience members to join us for a casual supper after the second performance from 7.30pm. Food from the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre will be available for purchase as well as drinks from the bar.

Concert details

Venue: Bella Union, Level 1 Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street (corner of Lygon & Victoria streets), Carlton South
Date: 11 September
Show times: 2.30pm & 5.30pm
Tickets: $25 Full / $15 Concession / $5 kids under 12

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In October the Brunswick Women’s Choir will hit the road again to bring their song to new audiences – this time in New South Wales!

Celebrating 25 years of singing under the direction of Cathy Nixon, the Choir will tour from Port Macquarie to Sydney.

Tour dates as follows:

Port Macquarie
Saturday 15 October @ 7pm
The Conservatorium Hall – 56 Hollingsworth Street
Tickets: call 02 6583 9199

Taree, with Wingsong Choir
Monday 17 October @ noon
Bushland Tukka cafe – 41 Mudford Street
Tickets: free!

Newcastle, with Newcastle People’s Chorus and Stella a Capella
Tuesday 18 October @ 7pm
Wickham Park hotel  – 61 Maitland Road
Tickets: gold coin donation

Windsor, with Woman Song and Stay Tuned
Thursday 20 October @ 7.15pm
The Church Bar – 22 Kable Street
Tickets: available via TryBooking

Faulconbridge, with The Mudlarks
Friday 21 October @ 7.30pm
Faulconbridge Community Hall – 9-9A Home Street
Tickets: available at the door

Sydney, with Café at the Gate of Salvation & The Honeybees
Room at the Inn – Voices for the Common Good
Saturday 22 October @ 7.30pm
Tickets: available via TryBooking

See you in sunny New South Wales!