Winter is not often considered a time to venture outdoors, unless it's to go skiing or snowboarding. In June and July, though, cities and towns in Tasmania will be
some of the hottest destinations to visit. From Launceston to Hobart and through the gorgeous towns of the east coast, the
Festival of Voices will truly be an
international event with over
130 events and more than 1,000 choristers, performers and creative artists from Australia and internationally.
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In its twelfth year, the Festival of Voices will see the streets closed off in Launceston on 30 June for the opening event,
Winterlight, with a singing procession culminating in a free showcase concert. In Hobart on 8 July,
Bonfire and The Big Sing will be one of the
biggest free events where the community unites in one voice creating a choir of thousands in Salamanca Place.
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There will be
workshops,
concerts and
ticketed events, as well as
free events and
family events. There will be vocal workshops run by acclaimed artists and all who attend will have the chance to participate in free community singing events.
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Performance highlights include the rock choir,
Group Noise, belting out iconic hits (1 July); singer,
Paul Capsis (2 July); unique duo,
Jamie MacDowell and Tom Thum (3 July);
David Hobson and
Colin Lane, opera singer and comedian on the same stage – who would have thought (5 July); Australia's premier gospel a cappella choir,
Cafe of the Gate of Salvation (6 July); musical comedy trio,
Tripod (6 July); one of Australia's most distinctive performers,
Ngaiire (6 July); Australia's own internationally renowned
"Kamikaze Queen of Cabaret", Meow Meow (8 & 9 July); plus many more.
Meow Meow
have returned from their highly praised concert tour of Germany and are embarking on their first national Australian tour which will include the Festival of Voices.
Central Australian Aboriginal Women's Choir
Whether you live in these wonderful cities and towns, or just wish to visit, there is so much to experience at Australia's premier celebration of the voice.
