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

Anthems in Colour Review
2025-06-30 16:27 Here is the link to the great Scene Magazine review by Brian Butler:    https://www.scenemag.co.uk/what-they-do-to-one-of-us-they-do-to-all-of-us-rainbow-chorus-summer-concert/    
Anthems in Colour
2025-06-30 08:29 Despite the last minute lack of lighting there really was a lot of colour on show at the summer concert 'Anthems in Colour'.    In the words of our fabulous MD Aneesa Chaudhry:   "Singing together in solidarity has never meant as much as it seems to now. Join us for everything from songs...
We are looking for a Piano Accompanist!
2025-05-14 11:58 We are looking for a piano accompanist to join our fabulous choir.   You can find more information about the position on our website here.   Or get in touch with Sally by emailing: membership@rainbowchorus.org.uk     
IDAHOBIT 2025 Community Vigil
2025-05-14 09:44 Come and join us this Saturday at noon for the Brighton and Hove IDAHOBIT Community Vigil.   The day is incredibly important for raising awareness about the ongoing challenges, violence and discrimination faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, and for highlighting the work that still needs to be done to...
Rainbow Chorus awarded grant during St George's 200th Anniversary celebrations
2025-04-28 17:21 As part of the 200th anniversary celebrations, the Rainbow Chorus was kindly awarded a grant by St George's Church on Sunday 27th April 2025. Bev Morgan, a RC trustee collected the grant from the Mayor of Brighton, Mohammed Asaduzzaman, and Father Andrew Manson-Brailsford.    
2025 Summer Concert: Anthems in Colour
2025-04-03 08:22 Tickets are now on sale for our big and colourful summer concert!   Get your tickets here! Save the date in your diary for an evening filled with fantastic, diverse, and uplifting entertainment   You can expect an uplifting evening of songs including a mix of classic anthems and pop standards. T...

Support the Choir

There are many ways to support the Rainbow Chorus:

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