Strength in Harmony

The Rainbow Chorus is Brighton and Hove's largest community LGBTQ+ SATB choir.

 

About us

Welcome to the Rainbow Chorus! We are the largest community LGBTQ+ SATB choir in the south-east outside of London. Based in Brighton & Hove we have been celebrating diversity through music since 1997. We welcome people from all sections of our community.

 

We offer an enjoyable, supportive and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ members to sing, develop their community spirit and awareness, and enable individuals to develop their talents, skills and confidence.

 

Through public performance, we enhance the profile of LGBTQ+ people, particularly in Brighton and Hove, and contribute to the quality and range of community events. We believe that singing at events such as World Aids Day and TransPride sends a clear message that we are out and proud and all different. As part of our commitment to the local community, we also support other charities by singing to help them raise funds.

 

Join the Choir

Anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ is welcome to join us. There are two ways to join the Rainbow Chorus family:

Join Rainbow Chorus

The Rainbow Chorus is a community choir with high standards that rehearses weekly on a Monday evening with additional rehearsals on some weekends. We have New Members Nights twice a year (January and September) with no obligation to join and no audition, although there is an expectation that you can sing in tune.

 

Join RC+

If you have less free time, or want to improve your singing voice in a less formal setting, our monthly RC+ sessions are loads of fun and a safe space where you can learn some great songs by ear, with sheet music and lyrics to aid if needed. 

Choir News

Come and join us on Sunday 14th December 2025 at St George’s  Church, Kemptown, for our amazing winter concert.

Step aside, Silent Night — this Christmas, we’re turning up the sparkle! O Come, All Ye Fabulous is Rainbow Chorus’s glittering celebration of festive joy and unapologetic fabulousness. With a setlist that dances from the divine (Gloria In Excelsis Deo, O Holy Night) to the dramatic (Barcelona, What Was I Made For?), and from the whimsical (12 Days of Christmas) to the wildly iconic (Fairytale of New York, Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now), this concert is a sleigh ride through sound, spirit, and sass.

The evening is hosted by our amazing Musical Director Aneesa Chaudhry and accompanied by Adrian Ward and as ever will be BSL interpreted.

The Rainbow Chorus will also hold their famous raffle of beautiful hampers and don’t forget to treat yourself to a glass or two of mulled wine and other refreshments from our well-stocked bar.

Date and times: Sunday 14th December 2025. Concert starts 7pm (doors open 6.15pm)

Venue: St George’s Church, St George’s Road, Brighton BN2 1ED

Tickets: £18, Conc. £13, Kids (under 15) £10. If you know someone from the choir ask them for tickets or buy online at brownpapertickets.com - follow the link: https://m.bpt.me/event/6743502

Support the Choir

There are many ways to support the Rainbow Chorus:

Volunteer

Donate

Sponsor Us

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You can find Rainbow Chorus on most social media platforms. Please follow us, show your support and keep up to date on the latest Rainbow Chorus news!

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You can find videos of past performances on our Youtube channel.