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

Join Brighton and Hove's LGBTQ+ Rainbow Chorus on Saturday 14th December 2024 at St Marys  Church, Kemptown, for a ding-dong of a musical evening.

Tickets are now on sale for the Big Festive Rainbow Bellter where you can expect a festive and uplifting evening of songs including a mix of uplifting pop, carols and standards. There may be some bells!

The evening is hosted by our amazing Musical Director Aneesa Chaudhry and our incredibly talented accompanist Olly Parr and will be BSL interpreted.

The Rainbow Chorus will have their famous raffle of beautiful festive hampers - get a ticket or two to be in with a chance to win. And treat yourself to a glass or two of mulled wine from our well-stocked bar.

Get your tickets now and save the date in your diary for what promises to be a fantastic, diverse uplifting evening of entertainment.

"An evening out with the Rainbow Chorus is more than just going to a concert, it's an expression of belonging, solidarity and inclusion that defines the very notion of community that many aspire to in Brighton and Hove."

 

 

Support the Choir

There are many ways to support the Rainbow Chorus:

Volunteer

Donate

Sponsor Us

Help Us

Find us on Social Media

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.