Voices of Birralee

Birralee Blokes is a dynamic, award-winning ensemble of young men aged 13 – 25 whose love for singing and communicating good music has fascinated and captivated audiences around Australia and the world. Since its inception in 2003 the ensemble has performed for various musical and charity organisations and toured nationally and internationally, including to Cornwall, UK, Canada and France. 

Highlights for the choir has included winning Choir of the World at Kathaumixw in 2012 in Canada and at home winning the ABC Classic FM Choral Competition in 2006 where in addition to being judged Youth Choir of the Year and receiving the Listeners’ Choice Award they were named the ABC Classic FM Choir of the Year.

Membership is drawn from state and independent secondary schools and universities and there is a strong emphasis placed on inclusion for any young man who enjoys singing and expresses a desire to develop as a musician. What is so very exciting about their success is that ensembles which exclusively attract young men are very rare. Not only are ‘The Blokes’ providing a secure environment for young men to explore their changing voices, but they are proving that the art form is as inspiring as it is unique. 

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Rehearsals

6.30 - 8.30pm Monday evenings

Birralee Headquarters - 57 Carwoola St, Bardon

Artistic Team

Conductor: Paul Holley OAM

Assistant Conductor: William Brown

Accompanist: Justine Favell

Volunteer Team

Choir Managers: Dominik Suschinsky & Brigitte Deeb

Choir Librarian:      Tania Phillips

"The Birralee Blokes have done for male singing what ‘Billy Elliot’ did for male dancing."

Dr Jonathon Welch AM

"The Birralee Blokes came along and singing for young men and boys in this country has never been the same since."

     Lyn Williams OAM

"A performance by the Birralee Blokes is both an aural and visual treat providing a perfect blend of fine music making firmly rooted in all that is good about Australian culture."

         Dr Christopher Kiver