All year I’ve been looking forward to visiting festival city Adelaide.

1. To see family 2. To go to Fringe shows 3. To perform in two concerts.

Yes …..my choir Soul Singers from West End Brisbane got a ‘gig’ at the festival.

Our fearless, joyful, energetic conductor Jac Larsen had joined forces with Vocalize choir here in Adelaide to develop a show for our combined choirs

Three of Jac’s choirs from Brisbane, one from Cairns, the online viral choir with members from all over Australia and the local choir Vocalize combined on Saturday for a 180 strong choir onstage.

The day started at 9am at Woodville town hall with a seated rehearsal in the balcony of the beautiful old town hall.

Jac, her son Daniel and local Kerrie Polkinghorne are the dynamic trio leading up in song.

The day was long but the energy levels were up.

All members of the 6 choirs were friendly helpful and respectful. An absolute joy to be with.

The first performance was at 4 on. Excitement mounted! I had Steve, his sister Marg and daughter Vashti there sitting in the downstairs in cabaret style seating.

Before long they were singing along. It was such great fun.

After the concert the singers were buzzing! We had a break after that show eating dinner delivered from the local Vietnamese restaurant. Some had a glass of bubbles to celebrate…….

Then the show was done all over again in the evening for a much more lively audience. Perhaps the beverages in hand helped!

The night ended with cast drinks and big thanks to Jac, Kerrie and Daniel.

Such a memorable day.