School of Hard Knocks proudly presents Brisbane International Singers Festival 2016 June 3-5, 2016   An unforgettable experience, not just a festival    Friday 3rd June 2016, 8pm Beyond Hard Knocks Documentary Screening Following on from the original ‘Choir of Hard Knocks’ documentary All tickets $10 The Edge... read more

Choir of Hard Knocks 10th Anniversary ‘Hope and Inspiration’ Tour   Melbourne Street Choir Inc presents Choir of Hard Knocks With Founding Artistic Director Dr Jonathon Welch AM   Still Inspiring The World … 10 Years On!   Now celebrating their 10th Anniversary year, the ARIA, Logie and Helpmann award win... read more

Participate in fabulous workshops with Kirby Shaw, Dr Jonathon Welch AM and Dr Kathleen McGuire.    Rehearse and perform with Kirby Shaw, the legendary master of popular, jazz and swing choral music, who is back by popular demand in Melbourne and Brisbane with his extraordinary workshops and concerts to prepare and conduct his own arran... read more

“Unforgettable experiences, not just a festival” The School of Hard Knocks is thrilled to present both the Brisbane International Singers Festival, from 3 to 5 June AND the Melbourne International Singers Festival, from 10 to 13 June 2016.    Dr Jonathon Welch AM, creator and founding Artistic Director of the School of Ha... read more

School of Hard Knocks is excited to present not one but TWO fabulous festivals in Brisbane International Singers Festival (June 3-5) and Melbourne International Singers Festival (June 10-13) in 2016.   The legendary KIRBY SHAW from the USA is our headline presenter!  Kirby, the legendary master of popular, jazz and swing choral music is... read more

Choir Masterclass with Kirby Shaw Internationally acclaimed composer, arranger and jazz singer, Kirby Shaw (USA), is back by popular demand with his extraordinary workshops, choruses and masterclasses.   Choirs have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with Dr Kirby Shaw in a one hour MASTERCLASS. With over 2500 choral arrangements and ... read more

After the stunning success of Sing The World in 2015 award winning Australian choral conductor, singer and composer Dr Jonathon Welch AM invites you to join him on this unique singing trip of a lifetime!   Explore two of the greatest music cities in the world New York & Boston and sing the premiere of the School of Hard Knocks ‘America... read more

School of Hard Knocks is excited to present not one but TWO fabulous festivals in Brisbane International Singers Festival (June 3-5) and Melbourne International Singers Festival (June 10-13) in 2016 with the legendary KIRBY SHAW from USA as our headline presenter!   Festival registrations are now on sale wih great Early Bird specials!  ... read more

Choir of Hard Knocks  10th Anniversary "Hope and Inspiration" Tour Melbourne Street Choir Inc and Scotch College proudly present the Choir of Hard Knocks with Founding Artistic Director, Dr Jonathon Welch AM Thursday, 10 March 2016, 6.30pm Live in Concert! Now celebrating their 10th Anniversary year, the ARIA, Logie and Helpma... read more

School of Hard Knocks is excited to present not one but TWO fabulous festivals in Brisbane International Singers Festival (June 3-5) and Melbourne International Singers Festival (June 10-13) in 2016 with the legendary KIRBY SHAW from USA as our headline presenter!   Festival registrations on sale from March 1 with great Early Bird specials. ... read more