LGMC & Wac Arts Launch New LGBT+ Youth Singing and Songwriting Project

We’re excited to be launching an LGBT+ Youth Singing & Songwriting Project with Wac Arts and Sing Out UK. Held at Wac Arts for 5 Thursday evenings over June and July 2019, the project will be inviting 13-19 year old LGBT+ young people to find their voices. The group will learn to sing as a choir, try out […]

Turning Shame into Song: My Journey with Shame Chorus

Hi, I’m Donald, a member of the London Gay Men’s Chorus, and one of the Shame Chorus singers. Being part of Shame Chorus has been life-changing. But how clichéd does that sound? Even to me it sounds typical of the hyperbole that surrounds many new ventures, products, experiences that clamour for our attention. But the […]

The LGMC go for gold in the RVT/GMFA Gay Sports Day

Earlier today, five of our plucky members headed to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens to compete under the LGMC banner for the RVT Gay Sports Day, in aid of GMFA – the gay men’s health charity. Our teams have won the Gay Sports Day for the last two years, so there was absolutely no pressure on Nilesh, […]

Sing Out Project – the film is out!

It's great to finally be ready to launch our documentary about the first Sing Out project with Mosaic LGBT Youth Centre and London Gay Men's Chorus! The lovely team at Raw Pictures did a great job of capturing the journey of the participants, volunteers and youth workers alike, as we explored important issues...

LGMC release Bridge Over Troubled Water as Charity Single

Today we’re pleased to announce that we release our charity single, a cover version of Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water. This digital-only release is available to purchase or stream on major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Deezer and Tidal. Proceeds from the sale of the charity single will be split equally between the Orlando […]

LGMC statement following London’s vigil for Orlando

The London Gay Men’s Chorus is an organisation that believes passionately that music has the power to heal and to inspire, to lift souls and to unite people in times of joy and sorrow. We understand how vital it is that the LGBT community has access to safe and supportive spaces – community groups such […]

The LGMC sings at the Royal Free Hospital

This last Saturday, we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to sing at the Royal Free Hospital. To start with, we performed a few numbers in the reception area, to entertain staff and visitors as they arrived at the hospital. These songs were from our existing repertoire, but also featured the debut of ‘I […]

Teacher, Teacher – the single is launched!

A few months ago, the inspiring Steven Smith working with LGBT young people from Mosaic LGBT Youth Centre and with my fellow singers form the London Gay Men’s Chorus launched the sensational Sing Out Project. The project saw Steven working with the young people to share their experiences, fears, celebrations and challenges growing up LGBT. […]

Making some noise!

As I write this, I’m looking ahead to a busy final two months of the Sing Out Project where young people will see the results of their creative work through recording and performance. It’s very exciting! And I hope this will be the start point for many participants to continue writing music and getting their […]