Free lunchtime concerts continuing at St David’s Cathedral as part of the Festival of Voices

As the Festival of Voices enters its second week, a key member of the organising team has called this year’s edition one of its most successful yet. Find out details of the remaining festival events.

Festival of Voices pop up youth choir performance by the Brisbane Birralee Voices and Somerville Singers at St David's Cathedral. Picture: Chris Kidd

Got an hour-long lunch break and are looking for something to do?

The Festival of Voices free lunchtime concert series at St David’s Cathedral is entering its second week.

Choirs from around Australia have been filling out the high-ceiling church since the start of the festival on June 28.

Festival of Voices Associate Choral Producer Aaron Powell said the free concerts featured plenty of variety.

“The number of the people in each choir has been anything from six to 50,” Mr Powell said.

“Most of the choirs mixed it between upbeat and ballads, and every time of music you can imagine.”

Festival of Voices pop up youth choir performance by the Brisbane Birralee Voices and Somerville Singers at St David's Cathedral. Picture: Chris Kidd

On Monday, it was a double bill at the St David’s Cathedral of the Brisbane Birralee Voices and Somerville Singers, both from Queensland, performing.

Overall, Mr Powell said this year’s Festival of Voices had been one of its most successful in terms of attendance.

“Over the weekend, even with the rain, we had huge crowds up at the Female Factory for a concert called Hold Me Up and also at the Longley Hotel at the Wolf Brothers sing-alone.

“Macy Gray also sold out on Wednesday night. Everyone seems to be having a great time.

Mr Powell said there were multiple factors behind this year’s triumphs.

“I think we’ve developed a reputation for producing really great quality events, and the sing-alone events are selling particularly well; people like to get out and participate.

“It could also be because lots of festivals around the state and the country are cancelling; maybe people thought that they better get in and support the festival.”

Tickets for the rest of the events are available on the Festival Of Voices website.

Remaining Festival of Voices’ events

Tuesday July 2:

Lunchtime @ St David’s with Sing Australia (TAS) and Clarence City Children’s Choir (TAS)

Acapella at the Hobart Town Hall & Federation Concert

Voices in the Valley at 9B Studios, New Norfolk

Young Tasmania Sings at Federation Concert Hall

Voices@5 at the Hobart Town Hall

Wednesday July 3:

Lunchtime @ St David’s with Peace n Choir (QLD)

Acapella at the Hobart Town Hall & Federation Concert

Young Tasmania Sings at Federation Concert Hall

Voices@5 at the Hobart Town Hall

Voices Across the Strait at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Launceston

Let’s Hear It For Ladies at The Royal Oak Hotel, Launceston

Pitch Perfect Singalong at Hobart Town Hall

Macy Gray at the Odeon Theatre

Thursday July 4:

Lunchtime @ St David’s with Adelaide Vocal Union (SA)

Acapella at the Hobart Town Hall & Federation Concert

Voices@5 at the Hobart Town Hall

Conversations With Composers at the Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre

A Case Of You at the Long Theatre

Spinifex Gum at Theatre Royal

The Stars Turn at the Ian Potter Recital Hall at The Hedberg

Round Midnight at the Studio Theatre

Friday July 5:

Lunchtime @ St David’s Casey Choir (VIC) | Sing For Your Life! (TAS)

Acapella at the Hobart Town Hall & Federation Concert

Voices@5 at the Hobart Town Hall

From Sorrow to Song at Hobart Town Hall & Federation Concert Hall

In Quires and Places at St David’s Cathedral

Let’s Hear It For The Ladies at Studio Theatre, Hobart

A Capella Spectacular at Federation Town Hall

Broad at the Studio Theatre

The Unscary Sing Thing at the Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre

Sing ‘N Sip at the Craigie Knowe Vineyard, Cranbrook

Saturday July 6:

From Sorrow to Song at Hobart Town Hall & Federation Concert Hall

Voices in the Valley at 9B Studios, New Norfolk

The Unscary Sing Thing at the Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre

Sing ‘N Sip at the Craigie Knowe Vineyard, Cranbrook

An Evening With The Concords at the The Asylum – Port Arthur Historic Site

Loafaoke at the Studio Theatre

Corporate Choir Challenge at Federation Concert Hall

Montaigne at the Odeon Theatre

Dream A Little Dream at St David’s Cathedral

Words First at Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre

Sunday July 7:

From Sorrow to Song at Hobart Town Hall & Federation Concert Hall

Sing ‘N Sip at The Welcome Swallow Brewery, New Norfolk

Songwriting For Kids at Peacock Theatre, Salamanca Arts Centre

Grand Finale Concert at Federation Concert Hall