Tasmania's Festival of Voices

AN event promoted as Australia's leading vocal festival Tasmania's Festival of Voices opened this week.

The festival has engaged participants through a series of five festival workshop streams, youth; choral voices; songs of Africa; rhythm and blues, gospel and jazz; and a cappela.

Tasmania has played host to internationally acclaimed choirs including the Australian Boys Choir and the Newcastle Chamber Choir, groups including the Melbourne-based all male quartet Suade and Tasmanian artists including Andrew Legg, Maria Lurighi and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.

A highlight will be a festival bonfire outside Salamanca Arts Centre in Salamanca Place at 7.30pm on Saturday.

The public are invited to join in a chorus of voices in a hearty sing-along followed by mulled wine and songs in the Salamanca Arts Centre.

The festival finishes on Sunday.

For further information ring the festival office 6224 5975 or visit www.festivalofvoices.com.au

Article from: Mercury