Hummingsong Choirs

  • Contemporary Music
  • Concert Hall
  • Run time – 80 minutes, no interval
  • Seating map

Women’s Voices Unite in Song

Experience the power and beauty of women’s choirs as 1300 voices unite across two unforgettable concerts. Featuring breathtaking choral arrangements from around the world accompanied by chamber strings and jazz trio.

The inspiring voices of Hummingsong Choirs will soar under the sails of the iconic Sydney Opera House in this landmark event. 

Experience the power and beauty of over 1300 women performing from choirs across Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle & Melbourne in two unforgettable concerts. Experience new breathtaking arrangements of music from around the globe and hear well-known crowd favourites like you’ve never heard before. 

The programme will include songs by Crowded House, Piazzolla, Queen, Aurora, Louis Armstrong, Enya and many more. Whether you’re a loyal supporter or a first-time guest, there is something for everyone. 

These concerts promise to uplift your spirit and leave you humming with joy.

Presented by Hummingsong Choirs

Event details

Program

CONCERT 1

Alkira, Iluka, Kaliana, Lumina, Maribella, Meraki, Nyanda, Sundara
Hummingsong Choirs

Anna Humberstone, Jane Hennessy, Lisa Cooper, Marnie Fairlie, Melissa Kenny, Narelle Evans, Natasha Cupitt, Sacha Kilgour
Conductors

Bill Risby, Nat Risby, Nic Cecire
Piano, Bass & Drums

Joshua Hill
Percussion

CONCERT 2

Allegra, Ayana, Karinya, Louella, Luana, Merindah, Senisuara, Windarra
Hummingsong Choirs

Anna Humberstone, Beth Ylvisaker, Kylie Tyson, Lisa Cooper, Marnie Fairlie, Melissa Kenny, Olivia Linas
Conductors

Bill Risby, Nat Risby, Nic Cecire
Piano, Bass & Drums

Joshua Hill
Percussion

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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