Birralee Blokes is a dynamic, award-winning ensemble of young men aged 13 – 25 whose love for singing and communicating good music has fascinated and captivated audiences around Australia and the world. Since its inception in 2003 the ensemble has performed for various musical and charity organisations and toured nationally and internationally, including to Cornwall, UK, Canada and France.
Highlights for the choir has included winning Choir of the World at Kathaumixw in 2012 in Canada and at home winning the ABC Classic FM Choral Competition in 2006 where in addition to being judged Youth Choir of the Year and receiving the Listeners’ Choice Award they were named the ABC Classic FM Choir of the Year.
The Birralee Blokes have done for male singing what ‘Billy Elliot’ did for male dancing.
Dr Jonathon Welch
The Birralee Blokes came along, and singing for young men and boys in this country
has never been the same since.
Lyn Williams OAM
A performance by the Birralee Blokes is both an aural and visual treat providing a perfect blend of
fine music making firmly rooted in all that is good about Australian culture.
Dr Christopher Kiver