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Indigo O2

Nathalina

Gari Glaysher and the Pink Singers at the Indigo O2
Taking my concert dress with me to work made all my colleagues wonder what I was doing after work. Very proudly I announced ‘Singing at the O2!’ No one believed me, but after insisting that this really was the case and explaining that my choir would sing with new up and coming tenor ‘One Voice in a Million’ Gari Glaysher, my boss even let me go early. Joining the other Pinkies at Pizza express it seemed like I wasn’t the only one who left early that day, we were so many that the table was even longer than at the Spanish family dinners I’ve been to. After scoffing down my pizza (it arrived late because of the sheer volume of orders…) we rushed to meet the other Pinkies. Gari Glaysher was about to start his set and we were taken backstage to our very own dressing room. Sharing it with almost 30 other Pinkies meant that I was really happy that most of us had changed before turning up at the Dome. Continue reading “Indigo O2”

Pink Singers – 25 years of Gay & Lesbian Pride!

Michael
Michael

As well as celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, the Pink Singers also sang at Pride for the 25th time, an event that we are proud to say that we have not missed once in the last 25 years since 1983 when we were first formed. A lot has changed since those early years, and it seems that our achievements run in parallel with the victories that the gay & lesbian community have won. Continue reading “Pink Singers – 25 years of Gay & Lesbian Pride!”

LGBT History Month 2008: Islington

13 Pinkies – including newbies like myself – turned out for a ‘command performance’ at Islington Town Hall’s opening event for LGBT History Month, 1 Feb 2008.

It was a great privilege to ‘play Islington’ as the borough has always been at the centre of London’s LGBT history – from the first gay rights demonstration by Stonewall and the first ‘out’ Mayor (Robert Crossman) to groundbreaking community organisations like the London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard and London Friend. Islington also boasts the largest number of same sex cohabiting couples in London. Ahhhh!

Philip introducing the Pink Singers

After a careful warm-up with our maestro Michael – we entered the rather grand, oak-panelled and red-carpeted venue to the rousing applause of some 60 plus assembled guests.

A hush descended as Michael struck up the opening chords of Come What May on the electric keyboard. The well-polished harmonies really kicked in at the end of the song and we were rewarded with tumultuous applause from an enthusiastic crowd – including Out Lesbian Deputy Council Leader, Lucy Watt. An impassioned rendition of “Hymne a l’Amour” followed, with the choir coping admirably with some tongue-twisting French lyrics.

Singing in Islington

Then is was ‘Heads down on four!’ for the Abba Medley – accompanied by the paired pelvic thrusting provided by Susan and Mark. The song was a suitably camp finish to a memorable evening. Thanks must go to Michael for accompanying us so beautifully, Phillip for his amusing announcements and Lynne for organising the booking and the last rehearsal for this season.

by Charlie
Bass

Winter Concert: Amour and More

Hsien
Hsien

A special dash of ooh-la-la
All you need for a magical night out is three ingredients: dazzling singing, a supportive audience and a special dash of ooh-la-la. Apologies to our French guests for that dreadful reference, but their presence really made Amour And More, our winter concert one of the most memorable ever!
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