Sunday 19 February to Thursday 23 February 2023. Our official events commence from Sunday evening.

Registration Fees are listed on our website here. Concession rates are available. All individuals participating in the event will need to be registered.

The list of what registration covers is on our Registration Fees page.

Registrations are open. Click here to register yourself.

Absolutely! We welcome all singers to participate. On registration, just register as an individual singer. Individual singers will be part of the Individual Voices Choir who will have a designated Music Director and accompanist.

There will be a range of online resources to help you learn and become familiar with the music that you will be singing. All registered participants will receive a link to learning tracks and PDF sheet music for the Massed Choir repertoire.

If you find yourself without an accompanist, please advise and we will put you in touch with someone who may be available to work with your choir during the Festival.

Performances are scheduled to take place across the city in some of Sydney’s iconic venues and in places of historical significance to the LGBTIQ+ community. A full schedule is available on our Festival Program page.

The creative committee will work with Music Directors to discuss requirements and facilitate arrangements as required.

Yes, we are planning for venues to meet accessibility requirements of participants and our audiences. If you have accessibility needs or require support, please indicate on registration.

We are committed to making the Festival as COVIDSafe as possible.

It is not a requirement to wear masks in Sydney, though it is strongly encouraged by NSW Health to wear masks in crowded spaces and on public transport.

We recommend carrying an N95 mask and a small bottle of hand sanitiser with you at all times.

We are aiming to have some billeting available for people who would like the experience of sharing a home with a Sydneysider, however numbers of available spaces are not yet known.

A local LGBTIQ+ travel provider has made several block bookings across hotels and serviced apartments for the period of the Choral Festival and Sydney WorldPride and may be able to assist you. If interested please contact www.planetdwellers.com.au

We have created and will continue to update our full Festival Program on our website. Click here to visit the Festival Program page.

Sydney WorldPride will commence on 24 February 2023 and there are a range of activities through to 5 March 2023. This includes a Mega Mardi Gras and much, much more. For all the details visit www.sydneyworldpride.com.

Keep an eye on our website www.outloudproud.org

Contact Tonina Harvey, Choir / Singer Liaison for any individual information via email: tonina@outloudproud.org

For information on Sydney WorldPride Events, sign up to their newsletter via the Sydney WorldPride website.

Information webinars were held on 22 and 23 April 2022. Recordings of the videos are accessible at our OLP Webinars page.

Please contact tonina@outloudproud.org for any further questions.

Registration takes place on Sunday 19 February from 2pm to 5pm at Pier 2/3, 13A Hickson Rd, Dawes Point. Once you arrive, there will be signage to point you towards the correct entrance.

Refer to this link for details of location and how to get there. .

If for any reason you cannot register on Sunday, please let Tonina know, and we will ensure your welcome kit is available for collection at the Wesley Conference Centre on Monday morning

All scheduled rehearsals are very important, and everyone is expected to attend all the rehearsals, especially the daily Massed Choir rehearsals and the Thursday technical rehearsals.

Participants should speak to their choir’s Music Director if they are going to have trouble making any of the rehearsal times.

During the Massed Choir performances, all singers must have their music in a black folder. If singers are using a digital device for their music (like an iPad), please ensure that it has a black cover.

For separate choir performances, the use of folders is at the discretion of your conductor.

Please make sure you bring your own water bottle and black folder for music.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

You will need to bring your own food to Sydney Town Hall on Thursday for the Gala Concert rehearsal day, as catering is not provided!

The dress for rehearsals is casual and comfortable.

Registrants will be given an OLP t-shirt as part of registration. You may choose to wear this throughout the Festival (other than at performances).

Please consult with your Music Director re clothing for different performances throughout the Festival.

It will be summer in Sydney.

In February, the average temperature in Sydney ranges from 18°C to 26°C (65°F to 78°F), and average humidity spikes to 65%. However, it is common for February to have temperatures around 30°C (86°F), along with afternoon rain and high humidity.

This is a great time to enjoy Sydney's beaches when water temperatures rise to 22°C to 23°C (71°F to 75°F).

All you need to know is available here.

Yes. A quiet space has been made available at the Festival Hub (Wesley Conference Centre) for use during break times for those who require it. Ask a volunteer to point you in the right direction.

If you need help or questions answered at any time during the Festival, please look out for a volunteer in a red t-shirt who will be able to assist you.