The extraordinary, energetic and talented Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir will be heading to Penrith for the Voices in the Valley Show at The Joan on Saturday, April 6.
Since Voices in the Valley began at The Joan in 2014, it has grown to become a much-anticipated annual showcase of vocal talent in honour of World Voice Day.
This year’s show will be hosted by Australia’s funny man Anthony Ackroyd whose laid-back style ensures a night of surprises and totally relaxed entertainment.
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir will open the show with the unique energy that has seen them in high demand, performing to audiences around the world.
Other highlights include the beautiful home-grown star Gia (formerly known as Yianna Nicholas), whose independent music career has taken her from strength to strength, yet she remains true to her local roots.
World Voice Day - celebrated internationally on April 16 - was founded in Brazil in 1999 with the aim of drawing attention to the science and phenomenon of voice production. It soon grew to highlight the beauty of voice and the significant role that it plays in every aspect of our daily lives.
The day of celebration has gained momentum across the globe, and currently over 50 countries join the annual event in some way.
If that’s not enough to sing about, all performers are committed to using the stage to raise awareness of, and funds for, people living with chronic and life changing voice disorders.
Proceeds from the show at The Joan will support the work of the Australian Dysphonia Network.
Dysphonia (difficulty making voice sounds) can be debilitating and isolating. It can impact on individuals, the workforce and the broader community. It is often poorly diagnosed and frequently misunderstood. The Australian Dysphonia Network aims to change that by raising awareness and funds for research.
The fabulous and eclectic vocal line-up also includes Judith Rough, Steven Brown, Sheridan Gaudry, The Blue Mountains Musical Society, Riverlands Harmony Chorus, students from The Music House, Nepean Valley Voices Children’s Choir and Nordoff Robbins KeyWord Sign Choir – a program of vocal performers that will delight.
See www.thejoan.com.au.
