Dear List-readers
Various Voices has been contacted by a Choir from Nigeria to come and sing at Various Voices – so far we have sent a positive reply, so it’s early days.
In researching about gay life in Nigeria and gay choirs I came upon this sobering article: ‘Nigeria's anti-gay witch-hunt’, link pasted below:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2007/aug/29/nigeriasantigaywitchhunt
“Nigeria's anti-gay witch-hunt - This African country claims to be a democracy but its persecution of gay people is pure tyranny………………… Given these manifold abuses, Davis Mac-Iyalla and his gay activist colleagues rightly stress that the struggle for gay equality is only one aspect of the broader battle for human rights. Building alliances with other human rights organisations and progressive social movements is, together with international solidarity campaigns, the key to queer liberation in Nigeria. Bravo!”
In the light of recent comments by the Pope and although Catholic doctrine is that homosexuality is not a sin, the church does condemn homosexual acts and the former Joseph Ratzinger stated in 1986 before he became pope that homosexuality "is a more or less strong tendency ordered toward an intrinsic moral evil; and thus the inclination itself must be seen as an objective disorder". Benedict's main target appeared to be same-sex marriages. He claimed that lifelong wedlock between a man and a woman was like "the sacrament of creation".
Catholic bishops in England and Wales are encouraging a more pastoral approach. Last month they issued a leaflet - entitled What is life like if you or someone in your family is gay or lesbian in their sexual orientation? ... and what can your parish family do to make a difference? - urging clergy and parishioners to welcome gay men and lesbians. "As a group that has suffered more than its share of oppression, the homosexual community has a particular claim on the concern of the church," it said. The leaflet cited comments received during a survey suggesting the church acknowledged it may have played a role in victimising and marginalising gay Catholics. These included: "The continual message from the church is that homosexuality is so, so dreadful. Our gay son just hasn't stood a chance."
As we rightly congratulate ourselves on recent performances and celebrate this annual Christian festival, I am once again reminded why I need to remind myself how lucky we are to be able to stand up proud and strong and sing as open gay men and women here in London.
Have a wonderful pink Christmas surround your selves with those you love and spare a thought for those who are denied this basic human right.
Martin
Martin Brophy
Wednesday, 24 December 2008
Friday, 5 December 2008
Sing to your heart's content!
There will be plenty of opportunities for you and your choir to sing across the four days of the festival.
The Festival Chorus: an ad hoc choir of delegates, together with the Southbank Centre's Voicelab will perform Carmina Burana and a new commission from Steve Martland. The concert will take place on Sunday 3rd May at 19.00 at the Royal Festival Hall. Contact us at FestivalChorus@VariousVoicesLondon.org.uk
The Small Group Concert: Does your choir have a small group? Then here is the concert for you. If you are interested in performing on Friday 1st May at 9pm then please contact us. The concert will be an intimate affair, where you can try out your work in a relaxed atmosphere. The concert will be held in The Purcell Room and a well-known compere will host the event. Contact us at SmallGroup@VariousVoicesLondon.org.uk
The Big Gay Sing: Got a song that tells your story? What is your Big Gay Sing? Tell us at BigGaySing@VariousVoicesLondon.org.uk The most popular requests will be performed at our Big Gay Sing on Saturday 2nd May.
Are you 'Best in Show'? Keep watching our website for details of how to be a contestant on our 'Best in Show' extravaganza happening on Sunday 3rd May. Get practising now!
The Festival Chorus: an ad hoc choir of delegates, together with the Southbank Centre's Voicelab will perform Carmina Burana and a new commission from Steve Martland. The concert will take place on Sunday 3rd May at 19.00 at the Royal Festival Hall. Contact us at FestivalChorus@VariousVoicesLondon.org.uk
The Small Group Concert: Does your choir have a small group? Then here is the concert for you. If you are interested in performing on Friday 1st May at 9pm then please contact us. The concert will be an intimate affair, where you can try out your work in a relaxed atmosphere. The concert will be held in The Purcell Room and a well-known compere will host the event. Contact us at SmallGroup@VariousVoicesLondon.org.uk
The Big Gay Sing: Got a song that tells your story? What is your Big Gay Sing? Tell us at BigGaySing@VariousVoicesLondon.org.uk The most popular requests will be performed at our Big Gay Sing on Saturday 2nd May.
Are you 'Best in Show'? Keep watching our website for details of how to be a contestant on our 'Best in Show' extravaganza happening on Sunday 3rd May. Get practising now!
Friday, 26 September 2008
Various Voices 2009 Focus, our general newsletter, is now available:
Dear Friends
Various Voices 2009 Focus, our general newsletter, is now available:
· Visit our press section to download a copy.
· To subscribe to the Various Voices London 2009 Newsletter. Just send an email to VariousVoicesLondon-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and follow the instructions.
Thank you,
Team London
Various Voices 2009 Focus, our general newsletter, is now available:
· Visit our press section to download a copy.
· To subscribe to the Various Voices London 2009 Newsletter. Just send an email to VariousVoicesLondon-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and follow the instructions.
Thank you,
Team London
Thursday, 11 September 2008
25% saving on regular delegate fee until end September
Dear Friends
Various Voices London (VVL) is the major singing festival that ‘Team London’ a group drawn from the 3 host London choirs has been organising for the last 4 years and will be the biggest and most fantastic diverse choral festival by the LGBT community that Europe has ever seen, to be hosted right here in London on the South Bank for 4 full days and nights in 7 months time. We now have 63 choirs signed up and 1,300 delegates so far.
As well as singing with your own choir, you could join one of the two festival choirs singing Carmina Burana coupled with a commissioned song or the European debut of Sing for the Cure with full orchestra or consider becoming the Various Voices X Factor pop idol, as well as being involved with other performing, on the two open cabaret stages; flash singing and workshop opportunities over the whole weekend. There will be choral master classes, concerts featuring major contemporary and classical artists, the raucous ‘big gay sing’ concert and not forgetting the 63 choirs from all over Europe and North America. There will be two host concerts on Friday afternoon and Evening in the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Every afternoon there will be a tea dance, with lots of other social events and shopping opportunities all week long.
This is a not be missed experience! Various Voices is a four yearly phenomena and London like no other festival will be open to the 1,000’s of visitors that visit the SouthBank Centre, a world class venue for a world class event.
To view the full benefits of registering as a delegate have a look at the web site: http://www.variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/vv/registration/delegate-registration.aspx
Have you registered for the festival?
Delegate ‘early bird’ registration was extended to give everyone a further chance to save 25% by booking early. Remember if you want to sing with your registered choir or on the cabaret stages or with any of the festival choirs or on any stage; you will have to register as a delegate.
Delegate on-line registration takes between 5 and 15 minutes and requires you to create an individual profile using your email and your password, if it’s your first time or can’t remember your password, hit ‘forgot your password’ at log-in for a new password emailed to you – the delay will depend on your email server. Our system will keep all your information confidential.
You can update your own information on-line; this ensures that you get all the information about priority booking for all events emailed to you and nearer the festival your registration pass, all in good time so you create your own Various Voices experience.
On line secure payment is by Google Checkout (a separate website) you will have to create a Google user account, name, profile and password.
Some Choirs have begun fundraising and savings schemes to support all their members to enjoy the experience of Various Voices London, talk to your choir about how to enhance your choir’s impact on the festival and how you can help. Concessions are being made available for ticketed events
Frequently asked questions on the website - deals with many issues but if we can help or you have an issue please email: Choirs@variousvoiceslondon.org.uk
Who’s going to be there? VVL is also supporting the LGBT Choir from Zagreb, Croatia , Le Zbor to attend the festival, if you are able to offer specific help or support please get in touch. In fact have a look at which choirs have registered: http://variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/vv/choirs/registered-choirs.aspx
Team London
http://www.variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/
team@variousvoiceslondon.org.uk
Various Voices London (VVL) is the major singing festival that ‘Team London’ a group drawn from the 3 host London choirs has been organising for the last 4 years and will be the biggest and most fantastic diverse choral festival by the LGBT community that Europe has ever seen, to be hosted right here in London on the South Bank for 4 full days and nights in 7 months time. We now have 63 choirs signed up and 1,300 delegates so far.
As well as singing with your own choir, you could join one of the two festival choirs singing Carmina Burana coupled with a commissioned song or the European debut of Sing for the Cure with full orchestra or consider becoming the Various Voices X Factor pop idol, as well as being involved with other performing, on the two open cabaret stages; flash singing and workshop opportunities over the whole weekend. There will be choral master classes, concerts featuring major contemporary and classical artists, the raucous ‘big gay sing’ concert and not forgetting the 63 choirs from all over Europe and North America. There will be two host concerts on Friday afternoon and Evening in the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Every afternoon there will be a tea dance, with lots of other social events and shopping opportunities all week long.
This is a not be missed experience! Various Voices is a four yearly phenomena and London like no other festival will be open to the 1,000’s of visitors that visit the SouthBank Centre, a world class venue for a world class event.
To view the full benefits of registering as a delegate have a look at the web site: http://www.variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/vv/registration/delegate-registration.aspx
Have you registered for the festival?
Delegate ‘early bird’ registration was extended to give everyone a further chance to save 25% by booking early. Remember if you want to sing with your registered choir or on the cabaret stages or with any of the festival choirs or on any stage; you will have to register as a delegate.
Delegate on-line registration takes between 5 and 15 minutes and requires you to create an individual profile using your email and your password, if it’s your first time or can’t remember your password, hit ‘forgot your password’ at log-in for a new password emailed to you – the delay will depend on your email server. Our system will keep all your information confidential.
You can update your own information on-line; this ensures that you get all the information about priority booking for all events emailed to you and nearer the festival your registration pass, all in good time so you create your own Various Voices experience.
On line secure payment is by Google Checkout (a separate website) you will have to create a Google user account, name, profile and password.
Some Choirs have begun fundraising and savings schemes to support all their members to enjoy the experience of Various Voices London, talk to your choir about how to enhance your choir’s impact on the festival and how you can help. Concessions are being made available for ticketed events
Frequently asked questions on the website - deals with many issues but if we can help or you have an issue please email: Choirs@variousvoiceslondon.org.uk
Who’s going to be there? VVL is also supporting the LGBT Choir from Zagreb, Croatia , Le Zbor to attend the festival, if you are able to offer specific help or support please get in touch. In fact have a look at which choirs have registered: http://variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/vv/choirs/registered-choirs.aspx
Team London
http://www.variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/
team@variousvoiceslondon.org.uk
Sunday, 22 June 2008
Lets look at the Cost of London
Dear Friends
We want to encourage people to look closely at the concept and the actual costs of the London Festival.
I have included below a number of Frequently Asked Questions from our website. (The website has had a major re-write especially the detail about the festival including the day by day of events and activities. The translations into French / German / Dutch are currently underway.)
London has already secured over £100,000 of support. The London Festival is hosted on a single world-class famous venue and we have exceeding our pledge to offer lower cost options than offered at the Paris festival back in 2005. We have located some good hotel deals, for the 5 night’s accommodation in London you need to enjoy the festival in full: with the strength of the Euro, the costs in London all-round look attractive and affordable.
Choir registration and Early Bird Delegate registrations are available on line until 31st July 2008
Please share this with your choir contacts
Warm regards
Martin
Martin Brophy
Festival Director
Various Voices London 2009
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Why do I have to pay extra to attend concerts and workshops?
We have tried to keep the cost of registration as low as possible and do not want delegates to pay for activities and events in which they do not intend to participate. We want each delegate to be able to construct their own individual experience and to choose exactly what they wish to do from the wide range of events on offer over the four days of the festival. Everyone can buy a full priced ticket to concerts and workshops but delegates will get a discounted price.
The costs of registration seem high.
We want to keep the initial cost low to give more people the opportunity to register so they can enjoy the festival.
The costs include:
The early bird delegate fee will be £75.
Concert tickets will range in price from £15 to £25.
Workshops will range from £10 to £20.
If you choose to purchase two lowest cost concert tickets and two workshops with the delegate registration, the cost could be as low as £109 (approx €137).
How does this example compare to Various Voices Paris?
.............................................................London 2009 Paris 2005
Early bird registration .........................£75...............£120
2 concerts @ £15 each less 20%.........£24............Included
2 workshops @ £10 each less 50%....£10.............Included
Total ........................................£109...........£120
Remember, registered delegates will get a discount of 20% for concert tickets and 50% for workshops. Don't forget with your registration, you will also enjoy all of the free performances on the cabaret stages, the welcome party, opening ceremony and all the massed singing and free events. You also have the possibility to join one of the Festival Choirs plus ALL the other benefits of delegate registration. The lowest cost for choir registration in Paris was €200 for choirs of 15 singers or less, in London choir registration fees start for 20 or fewer singers at £100 (approximately €125). London registration gives you the choice so you only pay for what you want to do and see. Its good value for money over 4 full days and is being held in the one complex with some of the best concert halls in Europe.
How much should I budget for each day in London?
This is up to each person but here are a very rough idea of costs
Branded budget hotel like Travelodge is from £35 per night sharing a twin/double room including breakfast
Travel using a prepayment Oyster Card from return zone 1 - £3
Sandwich from £2, tea/coffee/soft drink from £1 - £2
Meal at a medium priced restaurant from £15
From £60 UK Pounds per day as a very rough idea that’s approximately from €75 euro’s.
http://www.variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/
info@variousvoiceslondon.org.uk
Various Voices London 2009
Growth through singing, celebration and interaction
Southbank Centre 1st May – 4th May 2009
We want to encourage people to look closely at the concept and the actual costs of the London Festival.
I have included below a number of Frequently Asked Questions from our website. (The website has had a major re-write especially the detail about the festival including the day by day of events and activities. The translations into French / German / Dutch are currently underway.)
London has already secured over £100,000 of support. The London Festival is hosted on a single world-class famous venue and we have exceeding our pledge to offer lower cost options than offered at the Paris festival back in 2005. We have located some good hotel deals, for the 5 night’s accommodation in London you need to enjoy the festival in full: with the strength of the Euro, the costs in London all-round look attractive and affordable.
Choir registration and Early Bird Delegate registrations are available on line until 31st July 2008
Please share this with your choir contacts
Warm regards
Martin
Martin Brophy
Festival Director
Various Voices London 2009
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Why do I have to pay extra to attend concerts and workshops?
We have tried to keep the cost of registration as low as possible and do not want delegates to pay for activities and events in which they do not intend to participate. We want each delegate to be able to construct their own individual experience and to choose exactly what they wish to do from the wide range of events on offer over the four days of the festival. Everyone can buy a full priced ticket to concerts and workshops but delegates will get a discounted price.
The costs of registration seem high.
We want to keep the initial cost low to give more people the opportunity to register so they can enjoy the festival.
The costs include:
The early bird delegate fee will be £75.
Concert tickets will range in price from £15 to £25.
Workshops will range from £10 to £20.
If you choose to purchase two lowest cost concert tickets and two workshops with the delegate registration, the cost could be as low as £109 (approx €137).
How does this example compare to Various Voices Paris?
.............................................................London 2009 Paris 2005
Early bird registration .........................£75...............£120
2 concerts @ £15 each less 20%.........£24............Included
2 workshops @ £10 each less 50%....£10.............Included
Total ........................................£109...........£120
Remember, registered delegates will get a discount of 20% for concert tickets and 50% for workshops. Don't forget with your registration, you will also enjoy all of the free performances on the cabaret stages, the welcome party, opening ceremony and all the massed singing and free events. You also have the possibility to join one of the Festival Choirs plus ALL the other benefits of delegate registration. The lowest cost for choir registration in Paris was €200 for choirs of 15 singers or less, in London choir registration fees start for 20 or fewer singers at £100 (approximately €125). London registration gives you the choice so you only pay for what you want to do and see. Its good value for money over 4 full days and is being held in the one complex with some of the best concert halls in Europe.
How much should I budget for each day in London?
This is up to each person but here are a very rough idea of costs
Branded budget hotel like Travelodge is from £35 per night sharing a twin/double room including breakfast
Travel using a prepayment Oyster Card from return zone 1 - £3
Sandwich from £2, tea/coffee/soft drink from £1 - £2
Meal at a medium priced restaurant from £15
From £60 UK Pounds per day as a very rough idea that’s approximately from €75 euro’s.
http://www.variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/
info@variousvoiceslondon.org.uk
Various Voices London 2009
Growth through singing, celebration and interaction
Southbank Centre 1st May – 4th May 2009
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Early Bird Delegate registration opens for Various Voices
Early Bird Delegate registration opens for Various Voices
We were asked "The costs of registration seem high?"
We answered: that we want to keep the initial cost low to give more people the opportunity to register so they can enjoy the festival.
The costs include:
The early bird delegate fee will be £75.
Concert tickets will range in price from £15 to £25.
Workshops will range from £10 to £20.
If you choose to purchase two lowest cost concert tickets and two workshops with the delegate registration, the cost could be as low as £109 (approx €137).
Then we were asked "How does this example compare to Various Voices Paris
Paris 2005
Early bird registration £120
2 concerts Included
2 workshops Included
Total £120
London 2009
Early bird registration £75
2 concerts @ £15 each less 20% = £24
2 workshops @ £10 each less 50% = £10
Total £109
Remember, registered delegates will get a discount of 20% for concert tickets and 50% for workshops.
Don't forget with your registration, you will also enjoy all of the free performances on the cabaret stages, the welcome party, opening ceremony and all the massed singing and free events. You also have the possibility to join one of the Festival Choirs plus ALL the other benefits of delegate registration.
The lowest cost for choir registration in Paris was €200 for choirs of 15 singers or less, in London choir registration fees start for 20 or fewer singers at £100 (approximately €125).
London registration gives you the choice so you only pay for what you want to do and see. Its good value for money over 4 full days and is being held in the one complex with some of the best concert halls in Europe.
We look forward to welcome you in London in May 2009 and hope you decide to take advantage of the early bird discount.
Happy singing
Martin Brophy
Friday, 23 May 2008
Songs to sing at the festival
We have been exploring ideas for songs we might like to include in the festival either as part of the audience participation events or as the festival song
Here are a few suggestions that have already been made:
Love shine a light - Katrina & The Waves. Eurovision winner, uplifiting, possible festival anthem?
Can't get you out of my head - Kylie -LGMC rep
Dancing Queen - Abba - LGMC rep
Go West - Pet Shop Boys
I am what I am - Gloria Gaynor
Blowin' in the wind - The Seekers
The carnival is over - The Seekers
Come What May - from Moulin rouge - LGMC repertoire
Daydream Believer - Monkees - popular singalong
Hey Jude - Beatles - known by everyone
My Way - Sinatra - LGMC rep
Ne partez pas sans moi (Don't leave without me) - Celine Dion. Famous Eurovision winner which launched Celine's career
Non, je ne regrette rien -Piaf - LGMC rep - festival anthem?
Last dance - Donna Summer - LGMC rep. Festival finale?
Wake me up before you go-go - Wham!
You're the voice - John Farnham - LGMC (FFK) rep. Festival anthem?
Celebration -Kool & the Gang - LGMC rep
Ding a Dong - Teach In - famous Dutch Eurovision winner
Boom a Bang - Lulu - Eurovision joint winner from the 60s
Don't play that song again - Niki French - recent UK Eurovision entry
Poupee de cire poupee de son - France Gall - famous Eurovision winner
The Message – Joan Armatrading – song for Nelson Mandella
I know where I’ve been – Hairspray
The Big Festival Cheesy Song - Chris Moyles
Tell us what songs press your buttons?
Eleven Months to go and counting
Martin
Here are a few suggestions that have already been made:
Love shine a light - Katrina & The Waves. Eurovision winner, uplifiting, possible festival anthem?
Can't get you out of my head - Kylie -LGMC rep
Dancing Queen - Abba - LGMC rep
Go West - Pet Shop Boys
I am what I am - Gloria Gaynor
Blowin' in the wind - The Seekers
The carnival is over - The Seekers
Come What May - from Moulin rouge - LGMC repertoire
Daydream Believer - Monkees - popular singalong
Hey Jude - Beatles - known by everyone
My Way - Sinatra - LGMC rep
Ne partez pas sans moi (Don't leave without me) - Celine Dion. Famous Eurovision winner which launched Celine's career
Non, je ne regrette rien -Piaf - LGMC rep - festival anthem?
Last dance - Donna Summer - LGMC rep. Festival finale?
Wake me up before you go-go - Wham!
You're the voice - John Farnham - LGMC (FFK) rep. Festival anthem?
Celebration -Kool & the Gang - LGMC rep
Ding a Dong - Teach In - famous Dutch Eurovision winner
Boom a Bang - Lulu - Eurovision joint winner from the 60s
Don't play that song again - Niki French - recent UK Eurovision entry
Poupee de cire poupee de son - France Gall - famous Eurovision winner
The Message – Joan Armatrading – song for Nelson Mandella
I know where I’ve been – Hairspray
The Big Festival Cheesy Song - Chris Moyles
Tell us what songs press your buttons?
Eleven Months to go and counting
Martin
Sunday, 4 May 2008
One Year...And Counting
It's an exciting time. We're now less than a year away from Various Voices London 2009.
Registration is now open, for choirs and delegates. There's still a little time to take advantage of Early Bird registration.
For more details see Martin's posting here, or visit the Various Voices London 2009 website, where on-line registration is available.
News From London
London has elected a new Mayor. Boris Johnson will officially take control of our capital on Monday morning.
International Gay & Lesbian Football Association World Championship
In August this year London is hosting the International Gay & Lesbian Football Association World Championship.
Various Voices London are supporting and advising on ceremonies, cultural and social activities.
A Various Voices Football Team has gone into training to participate in the recreational league of the championship.
Games will be played in Regents Park from 24th to 30th August with the final at Leyton Orient FC, Matchroom Stadium in East London.
Registration is now open, for choirs and delegates. There's still a little time to take advantage of Early Bird registration.
For more details see Martin's posting here, or visit the Various Voices London 2009 website, where on-line registration is available.
News From London
London has elected a new Mayor. Boris Johnson will officially take control of our capital on Monday morning.
International Gay & Lesbian Football Association World Championship
In August this year London is hosting the International Gay & Lesbian Football Association World Championship.
Various Voices London are supporting and advising on ceremonies, cultural and social activities.
A Various Voices Football Team has gone into training to participate in the recreational league of the championship.
Games will be played in Regents Park from 24th to 30th August with the final at Leyton Orient FC, Matchroom Stadium in East London.
Saturday, 3 May 2008
Sing With One Voice
How lovely it was to see MÉLO'MEN in concert with a Voix et a Vapeur.
We even heard Dalida guys!
Lyon's chorale are just the lovely group we'd all enjoy participating with.
So roll on May next year!
In the meantime, if you have any concerts upcoming, be sure to tell us!
We even heard Dalida guys!
Lyon's chorale are just the lovely group we'd all enjoy participating with.
So roll on May next year!
In the meantime, if you have any concerts upcoming, be sure to tell us!
Thursday, 17 April 2008
Various Voices London 2009 Registration Details
Various Voices London 2009 Registration Details
Everyone is invited to participate in the London Various Voices Festival based at the Southbank Centre from 1st to the 4th May 2009. If you want to sing with your choir in the Royal Festival Hall or the Queen Elizabeth Hall or Purcell Room, you will have to register as a delegate and your choir will have to register as a registered choir. Your friends and partners can also register as delegates along with any member of the public and enjoy all the benefits of being delegates. You create your own Various Voices experience. If you choose not to register you can come along as a member of the public and enjoy the free performances and events, buying full priced tickets, if available, for the performances you want to enjoy. The choice is yours
Delegate Registration
To register on line follow the link from http://www.variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/ in UK Pounds
Registration Type - Date Open to Date Close Cost UK Pounds-( Euro***)
Early Bird - 1st June 2008 to 31st July 2008 £75 (about €94)
Regular - 1st August 2008 to 31st Dec 2008 * £100** (about €125)
Late - 1st January 2009 * to 4th May 2009 * £125** (about €157)
* We reserve the right to change these dates
** We reserve the right to vary these costs
*** Estimate only based on €1.25 = £1 Currency conversion link: http://www.travelex.co.uk/uk/
Benefits of Delegate Registration:
Performance opportunities: With own choir in one of the three concert halls
With own choir/group on one of the two cabaret stages
With Festival Chorus / From Scratch Choir (subject to availability) Flash Singing and other impromptu opportunities
In a Choir Master Class or a workshop performance
Priority 20% discounted tickets for Concerts – Full price range £15 - £20 - £25***
Priority 50% discounted tickets for Workshops – Full price range £10 - £15 - £20***
Priority free tickets for: Meetings, Forums and Briefings
Priority Booking for Major Concerts featuring World renowned artists
Advanced Booking for a major concert with London Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus
Free entry to opening party - Friday Night, its Party Night!
Free or Discounted entry to ALL social events
Discount voucher for a Various Voices T Shirt
Access to on-line delegate information area
Access to the on-line download Music Library and Music learning centre
Discounted shopping and tourist attractions (We reserve the right to vary these benefits)
*** ALL Bookings are subject to the Southbank Centre booking fee, estimated ticket prices may change
Choir Registration:
All choirs / choruses / small groups / singing ensembles wishing to perform during the festival will have to complete choir registration on line at http://www.variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/ in UK Pounds
Choir registration opens on 25th April 2008 and closes on 31st July 2008. If we are heavily oversubscribed, registration may close earlier, and priority will be given to LeGaTo members and choirs that register early.
Choir registration fees vary according to the number of members in the whole choir at time of registration. Note this is not the numbers estimated to attend the festival.
Choir Size Cost - UK Pounds (Estimated Euro equivalent @ 1.25 )
20 and under £100 (EUR €125)
Between 21 and 60 inclusive £150 (EUR €187)
61 and over £300 (EUR €375)
Currency conversion link: http://www.travelex.co.uk/uk/
Benefits of Choir Registration:
An official 25 minute performance in a choir block in one of the main Concert Halls
A single CD archive copy - not for commercial use - recording of your concert block
Soft copy of any photos of your performance taken by our official photographers*
Apply to participation in one of the limited number of choir Master Classes
One or two performance slots on the two cabaret stages **
If you have a small group or ensemble they can apply for cabaret stage performances**
Other informal performance opportunities
* Not guaranteed to photograph every performance
** Suitable for smaller groups and subject to availability
What is not included in any registrations:
Travel to London
Travel around London on the integrated Public transport system
Accommodation, food or drinks
Open entry to all as a member of the public - Non Registered
Access to buy full price tickets to all events and activities*
Access to all free events and performances including the cabaret stages**
* Subject to availability & Southbank Centre booking fee
** Some foyer and Front Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall, cabaret stage performances may be for delegates only
Various Voices London 2009
info@variousvoiceslondon.org.uk http://www.variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/
LGMC, Hampstead Town Hall Centre, 213 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 4AP
Various Voices London is a charity / company limited by guarantee registered in England / Wales no 6241703
Team London Agreed on 15th April 2008
Everyone is invited to participate in the London Various Voices Festival based at the Southbank Centre from 1st to the 4th May 2009. If you want to sing with your choir in the Royal Festival Hall or the Queen Elizabeth Hall or Purcell Room, you will have to register as a delegate and your choir will have to register as a registered choir. Your friends and partners can also register as delegates along with any member of the public and enjoy all the benefits of being delegates. You create your own Various Voices experience. If you choose not to register you can come along as a member of the public and enjoy the free performances and events, buying full priced tickets, if available, for the performances you want to enjoy. The choice is yours
Delegate Registration
To register on line follow the link from http://www.variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/ in UK Pounds
Registration Type - Date Open to Date Close Cost UK Pounds-( Euro***)
Early Bird - 1st June 2008 to 31st July 2008 £75 (about €94)
Regular - 1st August 2008 to 31st Dec 2008 * £100** (about €125)
Late - 1st January 2009 * to 4th May 2009 * £125** (about €157)
* We reserve the right to change these dates
** We reserve the right to vary these costs
*** Estimate only based on €1.25 = £1 Currency conversion link: http://www.travelex.co.uk/uk/
Benefits of Delegate Registration:
Performance opportunities: With own choir in one of the three concert halls
With own choir/group on one of the two cabaret stages
With Festival Chorus / From Scratch Choir (subject to availability) Flash Singing and other impromptu opportunities
In a Choir Master Class or a workshop performance
Priority 20% discounted tickets for Concerts – Full price range £15 - £20 - £25***
Priority 50% discounted tickets for Workshops – Full price range £10 - £15 - £20***
Priority free tickets for: Meetings, Forums and Briefings
Priority Booking for Major Concerts featuring World renowned artists
Advanced Booking for a major concert with London Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus
Free entry to opening party - Friday Night, its Party Night!
Free or Discounted entry to ALL social events
Discount voucher for a Various Voices T Shirt
Access to on-line delegate information area
Access to the on-line download Music Library and Music learning centre
Discounted shopping and tourist attractions (We reserve the right to vary these benefits)
*** ALL Bookings are subject to the Southbank Centre booking fee, estimated ticket prices may change
Choir Registration:
All choirs / choruses / small groups / singing ensembles wishing to perform during the festival will have to complete choir registration on line at http://www.variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/ in UK Pounds
Choir registration opens on 25th April 2008 and closes on 31st July 2008. If we are heavily oversubscribed, registration may close earlier, and priority will be given to LeGaTo members and choirs that register early.
Choir registration fees vary according to the number of members in the whole choir at time of registration. Note this is not the numbers estimated to attend the festival.
Choir Size Cost - UK Pounds (Estimated Euro equivalent @ 1.25 )
20 and under £100 (EUR €125)
Between 21 and 60 inclusive £150 (EUR €187)
61 and over £300 (EUR €375)
Currency conversion link: http://www.travelex.co.uk/uk/
Benefits of Choir Registration:
An official 25 minute performance in a choir block in one of the main Concert Halls
A single CD archive copy - not for commercial use - recording of your concert block
Soft copy of any photos of your performance taken by our official photographers*
Apply to participation in one of the limited number of choir Master Classes
One or two performance slots on the two cabaret stages **
If you have a small group or ensemble they can apply for cabaret stage performances**
Other informal performance opportunities
* Not guaranteed to photograph every performance
** Suitable for smaller groups and subject to availability
What is not included in any registrations:
Travel to London
Travel around London on the integrated Public transport system
Accommodation, food or drinks
Open entry to all as a member of the public - Non Registered
Access to buy full price tickets to all events and activities*
Access to all free events and performances including the cabaret stages**
* Subject to availability & Southbank Centre booking fee
** Some foyer and Front Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall, cabaret stage performances may be for delegates only
Various Voices London 2009
info@variousvoiceslondon.org.uk http://www.variousvoiceslondon.org.uk/
LGMC, Hampstead Town Hall Centre, 213 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 4AP
Various Voices London is a charity / company limited by guarantee registered in England / Wales no 6241703
Team London Agreed on 15th April 2008
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