These events are free and open to all registered delegates and your friends.
Wednesday 14 June 7pm to 8pm in Spazio Bianco.
Choral Rush - “There’s gold in them thar hills!”
LGBTQ+ choirs are on the cusp of change and expanding into new frontiers - it’s a choral goldmine out there! Join Olha Rubtsova (Ukraine/Germany), Misza Czerniak (Poland) and Hsien Chew (UK) from Legato Choirs on a virtual expedition of Europe to discover more about the situation of choirs in different countries and make fabulous new choral friends on the way! You’re invited to go on an adventure with the Choral Rush game, to learn new skills and share your expertise through fun scenarios.
Choral Rush will largely be conducted in English, so do invite a friend if you need help with interpretation, and bring your own refreshments.
Who knows? You may strike choral gold!
Friday 16 June 7pm - 8pm
Team Legato - "Enjoying the Festival Vibe and want more?"
Legato Choirs is more than just Various Voices, and we are more than the sum of our individual choirs. We want more people to have the same chance to know how great joining our family of singers can be. That's why Legato has a vision to create safe queer singing spaces across Europe. We will do this by building choral resilience and spreading the love, and you can help make this a reality! Come chat with Martin Brophy (UK) and Hsien Chew (UK) about Team Legato to see what simple steps you can take to make this big vision attainable, and see what volunteering can achieve with our leadership support and talent development.
You will meet new friends to talk about potential skills sharing, attending future events and simply connecting with like-minded individuals: the perfect opportunity to find your place in the Legato family.
Saturday 17 June 7pm - 8pm
Legato Choirs Speed Dating - "see where the sparks fly"
Welcome to the exciting world of a choir speed date event! Picture a vibrant and energetic gathering, filled with wonderful people seeking their perfect choral match. This unique event brings together singers from various backgrounds, and musical styles to create an atmosphere buzzing with anticipation and excitement.
A choir speed dating event is a fun way to meet possible choir interests in a quick-fire format. Attendees embark on several quick-fire encounters, and a bell or buzzer rings when each timed date ends. Participants progress from one table to the next until everyone has had a chance to meet each other.
At the sound of a bell or a musical cue, the participants start their first "date." They introduce themselves, exchange pleasantries, and quickly delve into the magical world of choral music.
Throughout the event, the conversations ebb and flow, with singers discussing their musical influences, favourite genres, and experiences. It's an opportunity to connect, discover common ground, and explore the potential for harmonious collaborations.
In these moments, they exchange contact information, and a promise to continue their musical journey together beyond the event.
The event concludes with a sense of fulfilment and excitement. Singers leave with memories of delightful encounters, newfound friendships, and, for some lucky few, potential choir collaborations. It's an event that fosters artistic connections, celebrates musical diversity, and breathes new life into the choral community.
The choir speed date event offers a unique and exhilarating experience for singers to explore their musical compatibility, expand their network, and discover the power of collective harmony. It's a celebration of music and the human voice, uniting individuals in a shared passion for choral singing.
Please note that participation in any Legato Lounge 23 event is free and optional, you can choose to join other activities if you prefer.
Any of your personal data will be deleted after the Various Voices Bologna.
