When London went to Amsterdam to perform…Together!

Last weekend, we travelled to the Netherlands to perform a special concert, Together, with the Amsterdam Gay Men’s Chorus (AMSGMC). Back in 2015, Gerald Eijt (the chairman of the AMSGMC) reached out to ask if he could meet and find out more about how the LGMC works. The AMSGMC was only a few months old […]

The LGMC launches XXV – celebrating 25 years

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the London Gay Men’s Chorus, we have produced an album of fabulous music. Featuring our recent collaborations with the London Gay Big Band and the Orion Symphony Orchestra, the songs were recorded at Henry Wood Hall and live at Cadogan Hall in London During our Silver Jubilee year. Our […]

Turning Shame into Song: My Journey with Shame Chorus

Hi, I’m Donald, a member of the London Gay Men’s Chorus, and one of the Shame Chorus singers. Being part of Shame Chorus has been life-changing. But how clichéd does that sound? Even to me it sounds typical of the hyperbole that surrounds many new ventures, products, experiences that clamour for our attention. But the […]

The LGMC at the GQ Men of the Year Awards!

On Tuesday 6th September 2016, we were fortunate to be able to perform at the GQ Men of the Year Awards. The star-studded event was help in the Turbine Hall at the Tate Modern, and we were invited to perform a few numbers as people took their seats for the evening, and then return to […]

The LGMC go for gold in the RVT/GMFA Gay Sports Day

Earlier today, five of our plucky members headed to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens to compete under the LGMC banner for the RVT Gay Sports Day, in aid of GMFA – the gay men’s health charity. Our teams have won the Gay Sports Day for the last two years, so there was absolutely no pressure on Nilesh, […]

Sing Out Project – the film is out!

It's great to finally be ready to launch our documentary about the first Sing Out project with Mosaic LGBT Youth Centre and London Gay Men's Chorus! The lovely team at Raw Pictures did a great job of capturing the journey of the participants, volunteers and youth workers alike, as we explored important issues...

LGMC release Bridge Over Troubled Water as Charity Single

Today we’re pleased to announce that we release our charity single, a cover version of Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water. This digital-only release is available to purchase or stream on major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Deezer and Tidal. Proceeds from the sale of the charity single will be split equally between the Orlando […]

LGMC statement following London’s vigil for Orlando

The London Gay Men’s Chorus is an organisation that believes passionately that music has the power to heal and to inspire, to lift souls and to unite people in times of joy and sorrow. We understand how vital it is that the LGBT community has access to safe and supportive spaces – community groups such […]

The LGMC Ensemble brings ‘Boys will be Boys – a Choral Cabaret’ to the Prague Fringe 2016

Following a hugely successful sell-out concert at Prague Pride last summer, the LGMC Ensemble (LGMCe) from  returned to perform at Prague Fringe Festival 2016 with their show Boys Will Be Boys – A Choral Cabaret from 28-30 May at Malostranska beseda. The LGMCe performed a selection of songs from their diverse repertoire with live piano accompaniment […]

The LGMC sings at the Royal Free Hospital

This last Saturday, we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to sing at the Royal Free Hospital. To start with, we performed a few numbers in the reception area, to entertain staff and visitors as they arrived at the hospital. These songs were from our existing repertoire, but also featured the debut of ‘I […]