Sing Loud, Rock Out.

No matter what your experience - discover, explore, and challenge your voice, and sing the music you love: with strangers who become your mates, and a glory that lasts longer than karaoke night.

Did you know singing in a choir does all kinds of good stuff for our brains and emotional and social wellbeing?

(Also, metal music is a safe and healthy way to process feelings. But you already knew that.)

By learning to blend your voice with others in the Heavy Choir, even the darkest of souls will be fed with feel-good endorphins and a thrilling sense of social connection.

Remember, you're not alone in this crazy world. And that's a good thing, really.

Maybe your vocal comfort zone is precisely the square footage of your shower, or it's just been a few years (or drinks) ago since you rocked the karaoke mic at a work party.

With Heavy Choir, you'll be guided in vocal and performance techniques as a group, to help you build confidence in a supportive and creative space.

As you learn to harmonise songs you actually love, hit the big hero notes like Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson, and find courage to rock a solo at one of our awesome events, you're sure to surprise yourself along the way.

If you’ve ever belted out Metallica’s “One” with a bunch of mates (or strangers) - you know it’s the camaraderie that makes the heavy metal community extra special.

It's that "unified" and "amplified" feeling that we capture in the Heavy Choir, by welcoming metalheads of all walks of life to access the benefits of choir singing.

So as you step into a rehearsal or performance, you become a valued part of our singing metalhead community, paying tribute to our love of heavy music and helping spread social good one dark, dramatic harmony at a time.

YOU READY TO ROCK?

Discover the thrill of singing heavy metal together, in a community that welcomes you with horns up!

JOIN THE HEAVY CHOIR

"I turned up to my first Heavy Choir rehearsal several months ago, absolutely shitting myself...

OUR SERVICES

As the only musical experience on my CV was belting out metal classics in the shower. My neighbour told me last weekend he had recently heard singing coming from my bathroom window. I told him I had been practicing for the brewery gig and to just enjoy the great music!

Everyone involved with the choir has been welcoming, and I can’t wait to get there every Saturday. I now have an outlet to release my obsession with metal.

I still can’t believe I got the opportunity to sing metal in front of a crowd at the brewery gig. It was an amazing night, and I look forward to the next show." - Matt

SONG REPERTOIRE

With such epic songs to choose from across the decades, we're a choir with a song list unlike any other!

From doom and classic, to power and thrash, we specially select and arrange songs for the choir from across the heavy genres.

In 2023, we added Slipknot, Nightwish, Slayer, Alice in Chains, and Faith No More to the mix, along with Blind Guardian, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and more in our ever growing repertoire.

You might also have the opportunity to take up a solo if you're feeling keen!

MEMBER BENEFITS

Weekly 90 minute rehearsal sessions with an awesome Choir Master PLUS
Option to attend both northside and southside rehearsals
Focused interactive metal-style vocal workshop each term
Opportunity to develop your singing skills in a fun, supportive space
Access to digital song tracks and printed music material
Fun events and performance opportunities
Discounted event tickets for family and friends
Discounted merch
And great social opportunities - make new mates for life!

WHEN AND WHERE

Heavy Choir offers rehearsals in two locations, bringing both groups together for performances and social gatherings.

Our Southside Chapter is based at Death or Glory in Prahran and runs Saturdays from 12:00pm-1:30pm.

Our Northside Chapter runs upstairs at the Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood, on Thursday evenings 7:00pm-8:30pm.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are you a professional choir?
We're actually an amateur choir! Anyone can join regardless of their skills, knowledge, or experience. There are no auditions, and you don't have to perform - this is totally voluntary. We strive to create a choir experience that is fun and enjoyable, with opportunities to learn and challenge yourself, and the option to participate in events that range in scale and production.

What are membership fees for?
These help cover the running costs of the choir to ensure we can provide a viable and quality experience to all our members. Among our costs are venue hire, labour and contractor hire, insurances, licensing fees, legal fees, sound and lighting, events and marketing. Combined with community partnership and support, merchandise and event revenue, we aim to be a self-sustaining organisation that looks after our leadership team and is committed to delivering an excellent choir experience.

What kind of commitment do I need to make?
Heavy Choir is made up of many different people with different singing experience and goals. We try to support each member according to their goals and what they want to get out of the choir - whether it's to rock a solo or just a social outlet.

We do encourage commitment to the weekly sessions, and sometimes extra practice in your own time, but that's ultimately up to you. We know life is messy, and we want Heavy Choir to be a positive experience - not a chore. That said, if we can better support you in any way, just let us know.

JOIN US!

Membership spots are limited in the Heavy Choir - so if you miss out, get on the waiting list for next time.