CHOIR - BUNDABERG
More than singing. A place to belong.
Weekly, Wednesdays 10am to 12:30pm | Bundaberg central
2026 Dates
When is choir on?
Every week, on a Wednesday morning from 10am to 12:30pm
We have two hours of singing and rehearsing, and we provide a free morning tea and lunch afterwards.
You are welcome to join anytime during the year.
Term Three: 9 July to 24 September 2026
Term Four: 8 October to 10 December 2026
Where is choir held?
Bundaberg choir rehearsals are held in Bundaberg Central.
We provide the venue details once we’ve received your application. There is parking nearby.
About joining our Bundaberg choir
“I was never a singer.”
“But I can’t sing.”
We hear this all the time. And here is the good news: it does not matter one bit.
You do not need any singing experience to join our Bundaberg Choir. There are no auditions and no solos. You just come along, join in at your own pace and become part of a warm and welcoming group.
Singing with others is one of those simple things that can lift your whole day. In our choir you will sing alongside like minded people in a relaxed, friendly space where everyone belongs.
What choir is really about
Yes, we learn to sing. We warm up together, we learn great songs and we have a lot of fun along the way. But choir is about much more than the music.
Each week you will connect with others, share a few laughs and pick up new skills, not just singing. Over time, many members tell us they feel more confident, more connected and more like themselves again.
If you would like to, you can take part in our performances. And if that is not for you, that is completely fine too. You set the pace.
Free and open to adults living with mental illness
Our choir program is free for adults aged 18 and over who are living with mental illness. It is a place to belong, to feel part of something, and to enjoy the simple pleasure of singing with others.
A gentle part of your recovery
We see it with our own eyes, we hear it from our members, and research tells us the same thing. Singing together creates connection, belonging and purpose. Many members share that choir helps them feel calmer, lighter and more connected to their community.
Choir can be a warm and steady part of your week, and a meaningful part of your recovery.
Meet the team
Our choirs are led by professional musicians. The Bundaberg Choir are conducted by Laura Lingwood and accompanied by Alecia Portman, supported by Amy Della-Torre, our Program Leader, and a friendly team of volunteers who are there to help you feel welcome from the moment you arrive.
Come along and give it a go
You are welcome exactly as you are. Come and see how it feels to sing with others. You’re welcome to just watch when you first arrive, and join in when you feel ready.
How to join?
Ready to give it a go? Here’s how it works.
Click the link below that says ‘join the Bundaberg choir’ and fill in the application form. You’ll need an email address to fill it in. If you don’t have one, no worries. Just pop in a made up one for now, like “your first and last name”@noemail.com, and we’ll sort the rest out with you via a call or text when we receive your form.
What happens next?
Feeling a bit nervous about joining or coming along? That’s completely normal.
Honestly, most people feel a little worried or nervous before their first visit to our choir. Everyone in that room was once the new person too. All we ask is that you come along, exactly as you are. You can bring a carer or support person and they are able to join in with you. You can stay for the whole session or just a little while. Whatever feels right for you on the day is fine with us.
And we suggest you give it a little bit of time. Settling into a new group doesn’t happen in one visit, so we’d gently encourage you to come along two or three times before you decide if it’s the right fit. Give yourself the chance to find your feet, get to know a few faces and feel part of things.
We’d love to have you.
Hear from one of our members below about how joining our choir has helped them.
Testimonials
“The sense of family is strong within our choir, we all have a story to tell and I love hearing them.”
“I have made a new friend to catch up with outside of choir, and hope to be able to make more in the future. I have also enjoyed coming much more than I thought I would as it is hugely outside of my comfort zone.”
“Connecting with others experiencing similar challenges has been really positive for me. In my day to day I often feel misunderstood and invalidated but not at Choir.”
“Being part of the choir has helped restore trust in myself and personal abilities. The social bonding of the choir community is uplifting.”