Since its formation in 2001 the Sydney Street Choir has sung in the Opera House, St Mary's Cathedral, Belvoir St Theatre, at Uluru and many other venues and with many great artists - Normie Rowe, Vanessa Amorosi, Paul Grabowski.
Now the choir's singers are coming to the Blue Mountains to sing with The Heathens, Blackheath's Community Choir, and The Village Orchestra.
The Street Choir was formed to connect with, inspire and empower those who are living or working in homeless or disadvantaged communities.
The choir employs a musical director, James Paul, and is organised by a voluntary Board of Directors. Volunteer expert helpers assist choir members with many needs - finding housing, medical and legal help, financial guidance and relationship strengthening.
The Heathens were formed with the help of Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre in 2009 under the leadership of Christine Wheeler, a singer and musician from Blackheath. Its members come from many Upper Mountains villages.
"Like the Street Choir, for many of our members, choir is family," said Heathens spokeswoman Victoria Jefferys.
The concert will also feature The Village Orchestra - Mara Kiek, Llew Kiek and Gary Daley - internationally recognised artists who also live in the Mountains. They will play a selection of original and traditional pieces in world music and jazz styles.
Former Blue Mountains MP and NSW RFS commissioner Phil Koperberg will compere the concert.
"This can be your chance to support a charity that is making a real difference in the lives of people experiencing severe disadvantage in our community," said Ms Jefferys.
Residents can see the two choirs perform at Springwood Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 11 at 2pm. Tickets ($15) are available at Gleebooks and Turning Page bookshops, by booking online at www.trybooking.com/HBFI or at the door. Afternoon tea will be provided. Contact: Julie Brackenreg 0401 516 482.