
EVENTS
Find all the upcoming Play It Forward programs and events listed below.
Play It Forward and Award-winning Artistic Director Jonathon Welch AM
invites you to join the chorus of positivity with ONLY WOMEN ALOUD!
COME & TRY SESSION! - If you're not singing with us already and aren't sure if we are the choir for you yet -come and try your first rehearsal with us - for FREE!
Founded by Jonathon Welch AM, this choir provides a safe and encouraging space to explore your voice, boost your well-being, and build supportive friendships through the joy of singing.
NO AUDITIONS, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED – JUST YOUR PASSION FOR MUSIC!
From pop hits to timeless classics, ONLY WOMEN ALOUD! welcomes singers of all levels to join their fun and inclusive community.
Play It Forward and Award-winning Artistic Director Jonathon Welch AM invites you to join the chorus of positivity with MEN ALOUD!
COME & TRY SESSION! - If you're not singing with us already and aren't sure if we are the choir for you yet -come and try your first rehearsal with us - for FREE!
Founded by Jonathon Welch AM, this choir provides a safe and encouraging space to explore your voice, boost your well-being, and build supportive friendships through the joy of singing.
NO AUDITIONS, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED – JUST YOUR PASSION FOR MUSIC!
From pop hits to timeless classics, MEN ALOUD! welcomes singers of all levels to join their fun and inclusive community.
COME & JOIN THE FUN!
THECHO!R invites you to join us in Term 1, 2025 for more exciting rehearsals and performances led by our award-winning Conductor - Patrick Burns.
NO AUDITIONS - JUST BYO VOICE
We sing a diverse range of music from pop to rock, music theatre, world music and everything in between for our performances locally in Melbourne and combine with our Play It Forward choirs for fundraising events as well.
YES I CAN! Gippsland Choir invites you to join us in Term 1, 2025 for more exciting rehearsals and performances led by the highly talented, Caroline Crawford
NO AUDITIONS - JUST BYO VOICE
We sing a diverse range of music from pop to rock, music theatre, world music and everything in between for our performances locally in the Latrobe Valley area and combine with our Play It Forward choirs for fundraising events as-well.
Formerly known as the Western Health Singers, the Voices of Footscray Hospital invites all our staff, volunteers and members of the local community who love to sing!
IT'S FREE - AND THERE ARE NO AUDITIONS! Rehearsals are led by award-winning conductor, Patrick Burns.
We sing an eclectic range of music from popular to world music and exciting new works, and you'll get to perform at events for the hospital, in the local community and join with our other Play It Forward choirs in special events around Melbourne.
The Choir of Opportunity invites you to join us in Term 1, 2025 for more exciting rehearsals and performances led by our award-winning Conductor - Patrick Burns.
NO AUDITIONS - JUST BYO VOICE
We sing a diverse range of music from pop to rock, music theatre, world music and everything in between for our performances locally in the Inner West of Melbourne and combine with our Play It Forward choirs for fundraising events as well.
Voices of Moonee Valley invites you to join us in Term 1, 2025 for more exciting rehearsals and performances led by our award-winning Conductor - Patrick Burns.
NO AUDITIONS - JUST BYO VOICE
We sing a diverse range of music from pop to rock, music theatre, world music and everything in between for our performances locally in the Moonee Valley Council area and also combine with our Play It Forward choirs for fundraising events.
After the stunning success of ROCK CHOIR in 2023 and POP CHOIR in 2024 at Redland Performing Arts Centre, Play It Forward is thrilled to announce our next major community engagement choir project in the Redlands with The Greatest Show Choir!
Concerts will be at the magnificent Redland Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
LIMITED PLACES - SO BOOK EARLY!
There are limited places available to participate in this unique event - so don't delay booking to secure your place now.
THINK YOU KNOW MUSIC TRIVIA?
Brisbane's favourite trivia master and comedian Mike van Acker is teaming up with Australia's favourite tenor and conductor Jonathon Welch AM for a wonderful fundraising evening of great music trivia questions and answers, terrific prizes and great fun to help support Play It Forward's amazing work in the Redlands!
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY & ALL YOUR FRIENDS!
You are formally invited to attend the event of the year - our very first gala fundraising ball for a fabulous night of great food, dancing and special entertainment to help support the incredible work of two local Redlands charities impacted by Cyclone Alfred -
Night Ninjas & Redlands Centre For Women
BRING YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY
Why not make this a special evening for all your friends and family - discounts apply for tables of ten!
DRESS CODE - FORMAL & DAZZLING!
This is an opportunity to get dressed up to the nines and wear your most dazzling formal attire!
After the stunning success of ROCK CHOIR in 2023 and POP CHOIR in 2024 at Redland Performing Arts Centre, Play It Forward is thrilled to announce their next major community engagement choir project in the Redlands: The Greatest Show Choir!
Get ready for a dazzling performance featuring iconic Broadway hits that will bring the house down on our big stage!
Everyday performers of all ages and backgrounds from Redlands Coast, joined by trained music aficionados, have spent 12 weeks rehearsing a spectacular selection of Broadway classics.
Expect show-stopping numbers from musicals like Chicago, Les Misérables, Cats, Frozen, Hairspray, Rent, Sweet Charity, South Pacific, The King and I, The Sound of Music, The Greatest Showman, and more!
With over 180 local singers and special guest artists (to be announced soon), all conducted by the award-winning Jonathon Welch AM, this promises to be a performance you won’t want to miss.
Let’s shine on stage and make the Redlands a Broadway sensation!
Join us for a colourful, energetic, and dynamic choral workshop featuring the UBUNTU Africa Graduates of the African Children’s Choir.
The UBUNTU AFRICA features a group of gifted singers, musicians, and dancers who were once part of the globally acclaimed African Children’s Choir.
This will be a lively cultural exchange workshop for everyone - students, choir singers, and even the local community and no prior music experience is necessary!
Enjoy drumming, singing, and sharing stories from Uganda and Kenya in a fun, relaxed environment.
Don't miss the UBUNTU AFRICA choir in their only Melbourne appearance.