ABN: 73 595 151 255
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ABN: 73 595 151 255 |
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GALSWA History The Gay and Lesbian Singers of WA (GALSWA) formed in 1993 and work towards both concert performances and appearances at many gay and other community events. The choir is a community-based group and is open to all. The average number of singers each week is around 20 spread over SATB (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) parts. There is a great deal of enthusiasm for singing and importance placed on the community spirit of the choir, which is manifested in the strong social role of the choir. The choir first performed in concert in the Perth Town Hall in October 1994. In 1996 GALSWA travelled to Sydney for the Mardi Gras, taking part in the Parade. In 1997 the choir won the open choir section of the Kalamunda Eisteddfod. Highlights in 1999 included performing at the AIDS vigil and the choir’s contribution to Pride and the ‘True Colours’ Cabaret. In 2001 eleven members travelled to Sydney to join the first Australasian Gay Choral gathering “Camp Music” organised by the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir. This culminated in a massed choral piece performed at the Sydney Town Hall under Richard Gill where Heartland by Australian composer Mathew Hindson, was premiered. Another sell out Pride Cabaret ‘Abba Goes to Rio’ was held in the same year. In 2002, the choir travelled to Sydney and participated in the International Gay Games and Cultural Festival. The buzz for most choir members was the performance at the Sydney Opera House, and singing back-up harmony for kdLang! GALSWA also performed at the Perth Convention Centre as an invited guests at to the Buddhist Conference in 2006. In February 2007 GALSWA attended the Australasian Choral Festival hosted by Melbourne were we performed at the Melbourne Town Hall. This incorporated a number of Gay & Lesbian choirs from around Australian and New Zealand. GALSWA were honoured to receive a standing ovation for our performance of Bohemian Rhapsody, what a buzz! The next festival was hosted by Gay & Lesbian Singers Auckland in April 2010, which 13 members travelled to. It was another fantastic event to be involved with, and culminated in a performance of an original work with the massed choir at the Auckland Town Hall. 2013 is the next scheduled festival, hosted by Sydney, and GALS will be there. Yearly GALS concerts have continued with different themes, including the ‘Greaseball’ (2003), ‘Queerstock’ (2005), ‘A Pinker Shade of Blues’ (2006), ‘Divas and Dykons’ (2007), ‘GALS on Broadway’ (2008), ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ (2009), ‘Big Love’ (2010) and most recently ‘A Date with GALS’ in October 2011. The choir has a strong tradition of performing at many gay and lesbian community events, such as the Fair Day and Pride Parade, and community rallies. GALS have also been involved in the Festival of Perth (PIAF), Denmark Festival of Voice and as part of the Subi at Sunset concert series run by the Subiaco City Council. We have also sung at a few weddings in our time!! There is a strong community choral tradition in Perth and GALSWA are a member of Voice Moves, the WA community choir’s association, and has performed at a number of show case events for them. If you like what GALSWA is about, come join us. |
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Gay & Lesbian Singers of WA Inc
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