Paris anticipates over 2 million attendees for the Fête de la Musique, a free street festival. Authorities are implementing enhanced safety measures, including safe spaces and warnings about waterways, following incidents last year. The event coincides with a heatwave, with 1,400 water fountains available.
A new LGBTQ+ choir named Pandemonium has launched in Candelo, NSW, aiming to increase visibility and connection for the queer community in the small, isolated town. Founded by April Davis and Pip Treloar, and led by Robyn Martin, the choir has attracted over 20 members and fosters joy and creativity.
A judge described the 1MDB scandal's plunder as so vast it made Attila the Hun look like a choirboy, in his 809-page judgment convicting former Malaysian PM Najib Razak. Najib is already jailed for a separate case linked to the fund.
Dortmund's 18th "Fest der Chöre" features a record 180 choirs, including ensembles from across Germany and the Netherlands. Nearly 5,000 singers will perform on 11 stages, in churches, and halls, with free admission.
Pope Francis blessed the new Jesus Christ tower at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Basilica on Wednesday, marking it as the world's tallest church. The ceremony included a mass attended by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
Weekly choir sessions at NSW's Illawarra region, including Wombarra Bowling Club and Thirroul's Slapdash Choir, serve as communal antidotes to loneliness, grief, and burnout, leveraging the therapeutic benefits of group singing.
Samoan tenor Pene Pati, once told islanders don't sing opera, is now a global star. A new documentary, 'Tenor: My Name is Pati,' details his journey from Upolu to world stages, highlighting his powerful voice, cultural humility, and sacrifices for family and future Pacific singers.
The Second Chance Choir in Perth, Australia, provides support and community for individuals overcoming trauma, addiction, and incarceration. Founder Jade Lewis aims to offer a pathway to hope and dignity, helping members find their voice and a sense of belonging.
In Perth, the Second Chance Choir provides support and community for ex-offenders, helping them overcome trauma, addiction, and reintegrate into society through music. Founder Jade Lewis aims to offer hope and dignity, with members finding their voice and a path to recovery.
The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir, formed for a brewing company's ad campaign and now raising mental health awareness, has reached the Britain's Got Talent final after winning the public vote in their semi-final.
The Wuzhishan Rainforest Children's Choir from Hainan, China, performed at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome for International Tea Day. This marks their fourth international performance in three years, promoting local culture and fostering global friendships.
A 63-year-old German national, who had been living in Canada, was arrested in Rimini, Italy, on an international warrant for alleged sexual assault. He was sought by Canadian authorities since 2019 for an incident involving a member of a choir he directed.
Taiwan's NSO National Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music, pianist Chun-Chieh Yen, and TBT Taiwu Ancient Ballads Association performed in New York, showcasing indigenous folk songs and new compositions. The concert celebrated Taiwanese culture and marked the 35th anniversary of the Taipei Cultural Center in New York.
A choir in Margate, Kent has created a song using whale recordings captured by researchers in a remote Icelandic fjord. Conservationist Rebecca Douglas, who is part of the research team and a member of the 140-person Social Singing Choir, helped collect the underwater microphone data. The song Wash Over Me will be performed on 22 May and released on 8 June for World Ocean Day.
