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Hand in Hand

Europes longest-running LGBT choir celebrates its 30th birthday, and is joined by 17 LGBT choirs from across the UK for an unmissable evening of choral celebration! Featuring a world premire from Jerry Springer The Opera composer Richard Thomas. Concert tickets Tickets cost from 12-25, including after-show party entry. Buy now Tel: 0844 888 0440 Vocal workshops Were running workshops with world-class vocal coaches through the day, before our evening concert. Participation includes concert and after-show party. Find out more and sign up Aftershow party After the concert, kick on and let your hair down! We welcome you to join us for a drink or two at the Troxy bar, or practice your magic moves with our guest DJ on stage, until 2am View Larger Map embed google map On Saturday 13th July, the Pink Singers will be joined by 17 LGBT choirs and singing groups from all over the UK for a singing celebration in the amazing East End venue, The Troxy. During the daytime well be inviting all of our guests to participate in workshops led by choral experts. In the evening, were presenting a spectacular concert involving hundreds of performers and the world premire of our new commission from composer Richard Thomas (Jerry Springer the Opera, Kombat Opera) . See energetic and versatile performances from our brilliant guest choirs including London Gay Mens Chorus, Diversity, Manchester Lesbian & Gay Chorus, Belfasts Quire, Leeds Deep C Divas, Brighton Gay Mens Chorus and more.

Tickets : £ 12-25 Tickets

Address : The Troxy, Limehouse
490 Commercial Rd
London
E1 0HX

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