Brighton’s LGBT choir, The Rainbow Chorus has been awarded a £9,000 Big Lottery Fund Grant, as part of the Awards for All program. The grant will allow the Chorus to buy technical equipment to improve lighting, sound and presentation in performance. It also allows the purchase of a portable keyboard
The grant will allow the Chorus to buy technical equipment to improve lighting, sound and presentation in performance. It also allows the purchase of a portable keyboard which will enhance their varied performances, increasingly in the community.
Rainbow Chorus Chair, Finola Brophy, said: “This will be a great opportunity to continue to support our local community and improve the resources available to the Rainbow Chorus.
As a community choir it is important that we support local events and are able to engage with the diverse groups Brighton and Hove has to offer, together we are stronger and in our true spirit – there is strength in harmony”
“We are also looking for some local storage space to store the new equipment and further support from the community to sustain the choir, if anyone is interested please get in touch!”
The chorus are always looking for new members – there’s a new member night on September 15 where all are welcome – no auditions required.
Duncan Brown, membership co-ordinator, said: “We are particularly seeking Bass, Baritone and Soprano voice parts to maintain balance within the choir, but everyone is welcome. We are also keen to hear from people who would be interested in supporting us behind the scenes please get in touch via facebook or email membership@rainbowchorus.org.uk”
What: The Rainbow Chorus – Strength in Harmony Summer Concert
Where: St George’s Church, St Georges Road, Kemp Town, Brighton, BN2 1ED.
When: Saturday, July 12
Time: 19.30 (Doors open at 19.00)
Tickets: £12, £10 concessions. (Children under 12 – half price) Available from choir members, or www.brownpapertickets.com or on the door.
The Rainbow Chorus is the only Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) choir on the Southcoast. Based in Brighton and Hove, the choir aims to provide an enjoyable and supportive environment for LGBT members to sing together, making new friends, developing their community spirit, individual talents and confidence. Through performance, the Rainbow Chorus also raises the profile of the LGBT community in Brighton & Hove as well as providing top quality entertainment. Everybody is welcome to join, you don’t need to audition, just want to sing! The choirs musical director is Aneesa Chaudhry and accompanist is Mojca Monte.
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