About

Once upon a time, the Brunswick Women’s Choir was a small phenomenon known and loved mainly by friends and locals. But you can’t keep a good woman down and the Choir is now renowned across the country for performances of passion, poignancy and inspiration. Led by award-winning musical director Cathy Nixon, the Choir sings about peace and justice, love and anger, beauty and promise, and has been doing so for 19 years. Our repertoire reflects the passions, sorrows and triumphs of life, currently showcasing Australian (and especially Victorian) songwriters like Lou Bennett, Paul Kelly, Joe Gaia, Kavisha Mazella, Jennie Swain, and Dave Steele.

Brunswick Women's Choir members at Simpson's Gap 2009

Choir members at Simpson's Gap, Alice Springs, during the Beyond the Sunset Tour, 2009

The 40 women of the choir share a love of music and performance. The choir through our activities, repertoire and performance strives to:

  • develop a reputation for outstanding singing
  • sing for the enjoyment of ourselves and our audiences
  • affirm women’s experience both within and beyond the choir
  • create a concert experience that entertains, inspires, heals – and fosters a meaningful connection with our audience
  • perform a multicultural repertoire that represents and celebrates the diversity within our wider community
  • make connections with local and broader communities