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Sharing Our Voice Through Music

“Sharing Our Voice Through Music”

OUR MISSION … to provide a safe and supportive environment
for vulnerable people to gather, socialise and sing,
empowering them to be their best.

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Our 20th Anniversary Concert at the Palais Theatre on Thursday night was a special event of inspirational music, community and friendship.

Huge congratulations to each and everyone of our choristers, our co-Artistic Directors, Danielle Matthews and Adam Przewlocki and our volunteers. WE DID IT!

An amazing lineup of music royalty joined us - Christine Anu, Mark Seymour, Missy Higgins, Kate Miller-Heidke, James Morrison, Casey Donovan, Bernard Fanning & Darren Middleton from Powderfinger. Our massed choir … AND Jonathon Welch, our MC.

Here’s to the next 20 years and beyond!

BRING LAUGHTER, TEARS AND INSPIRATION TO YOUR NEXT EVENT! 

The Choir of Hard Knocks don't just perform, they inspire. 

“Please know you reached into my heart and took my breath away”
Attendee at National Drug & Alcohol Symposium 2024

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STill inspiring the world,

Celebrating 20 years.

Overcoming social isolation and homelessness through the joy and connection of singing

 
 
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Support Us

Our Co-Artistic Directors, Danielle Matthews and Adam Przewlocki, with the Choir’s Founding Artistic Director, Jonathon Welch AM.

The Choir of Hard Knocks is …
“a place for people to come along to sing and to be accepted” Craig, Choir member

Would you consider making a donation to the Choir of Hard Knocks to keep them engaged and singing?

We would love your support to help bring our plans for 2026 to life. Thank you!

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Get Involved

To get involved in the Choir of Hard Knocks, contact us to discuss joining the choir, volunteering as a Choir Angel or donate to keep the choir singing.

 


A great way to donate - Victorian Container Deposit Scheme (CDS)

Melbourne Street Choir Inc, trading as Choir of Hard Knocks, has been registered as a charity partner. Recycle your eligible drink containers through the relevant app for your location.
CDS East - Melbourne Street Choir Inc
CDS North - Choir of Hard Knocks
CDS West - Choir of Hard Knocks

Download the relevant app for your location and search for and select Melbourne Street Choir Inc (in the East Zone) or the Choir of Hard Knocks (in the West and North Zone) from the list of Charity Partners. The funds raised through your recycling will be donated directly to the Choir. Thank you!

Watch this video to get you started


Choir eligibility

To be able to participate in the Melbourne Street Choir Inc. choral program, all potential singers must fit the criteria of having experienced homelessness or disadvantage. People can self refer to the choir or they can be referred by an agency.

Our choral program is primarily for people who for reason of illness or life circumstance would not be able to access another choir in the community. We encourage anyone who can access and participate in another choir in the community to do so.

The choir rehearses most Mondays (check with us first to find out). When possible we share a meal and rehearse for approximately 2 hours.

If you are interested in coming along to a rehearsal, please get in touch.

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“The Choir of Hard Knocks speaks to the incredible strength of
the human spirit, showing that even in the hardest times, beauty
can emerge, and people can find hope through the power of music”

Audience member at ‘Sharing Our Voices’ concert, 2025