Southbank Centre

60 choirs, 2000 singers, 50 concerts, 96 hours, 14 countries, one unforgettable festival weekend!

May bank-holiday 2009 sees the Southbank Centre bursting with song as more than 60 international lesbian and gay, bisexual and transgender choirs come together for a four-day festival of music and song – and everyone’s invited!

Lesley GarrettWe are delighted to announce that Lesley Garrett will join the singers launching the Various Voices Festival as soloist for the Festival Song - 'Here's Where I Stand'.
Lesley will also be singing the rousing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' from Carousel, the production she is currently starring in at The Savoy Theatre. So put the date in your diary – Friday May 1, 12noon - outside the Southbank Centre – it’s where it all begins!

Hosted by the London Gay Men’s Chorus, The Pink Singers and Diversity, Various Voices has everything from large concerts of massed voices to small, intimate vocal ensembles, a Best In Show talent contest, professional performances, late night cabarets, ballroom dancing and much much more...

Comperes and performers include Lea Delaria, Timberlina, Laka D, Our Lady J, Lorraine Bowen, Amy Lame, Chico, Mary King, Dickie Beau and Jonathan Hellyer amongst others! Sign up for the email updates and watch this space.

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News

05 May 2009
They came, they sang, they conquered!
What a weekend! Various Voice started in a high and continued to delight and wow visiting choirs and the public alike. From the impromptu singing breaking ... Read more

01 May 2009
Festival opens in May Day sunshine!
The sun was shining, May Day madrigals were sung and Various Voices London 2009 was launched! Sandi Toksvig compered with her usual sharp wit and style ... Read more

24 April 2009
Lesley Garrett to lead Various Voices Opening extravaganza!
We are delighted to announce that Lesley Garrett will join the singers launching the Various Voices Festival as soloist for the Festival Song - "Here's ... Read more

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