School of Hard Knocks presents the World Premiere of Street Requiem : For those who have died on the street   Melbourne Recital Centre Saturday 7 June, 7pm   Street Requiem was conceived by Dr Jonathon Welch AM and written in collaboration with Dr Kathleen McGuire and Andy Payne. Street Requiem is a new choral work that aims to bri... read more

Melbourne Choral Eisteddfod 4th – 6th June    ‘An experience, not just a competition’ Dr Jonathon Welch AM, Artistic Director   Registration closing date extended to May 25th   Internationally renowned adjudicators & fantastic prizes   Primary / Middle School – Wednesday 4th June Broadway ... read more

The School of Hard Knocks' exciting new Gospel choir is here!  This exciting new choir will be conducted by the brilliant Dr Kathleen McGuire and the amazing Dr Jonathon Welch AM with sensational new arrangements of toe-tapping, soul-stirring, hand-clapping Gospel music!!   The Hallelujah Gospel Chorus is a new un-auditioned c... read more

School of Hard Knocks Institute presents Melbourne International Singers Festival and Melbourne Eisteddfod, June 4 – 9, 2014   Australia’s most exciting Singers Festival & Choral Eisteddfod!! World Class Venues Outstanding Vocal, Arranging & Conducting Workshops Performance Opportunities International Artists & Acts Melb... read more

Melbourne International Singers Festival 2014 & Melbourne Eisteddfod 2014 - confirmed for JUNE 4-9, 2014.....   Put this in your diary NOW and watch www.singersfestival.org for updates!     Australia’s Most Exciting Festival For Choirs And Singers Of All Styles And Ages!

Melbourne International Singers Festival 7-10 June offers a broad range of cabaret, music theatre, gospel, pop, a cappella, choral, classical and contemporary styles which makes this Australia’s most dynamic Festival for singers and choirs.    The world premiere screening of Beyond Hard Knocks will open the ina... read more

Melbourne International Singers Festival - 50% of full festival weekend package   Festival weekend package now only $150. For the price of a ticket to the theatre or a concert you can join in this fabulous weekend of concerts, workshops, masterclasses, choruses and much, much more…..   Fantastic selection of choruses,... read more

Melbourne International Singers Festival June 7-10, 2013   Stunning Showcase Concerts Headline Exciting New Festival!   The School of Hard Knocks Institute is proud to present the first Melbourne International Singers Festival featuring a stunning array of concert and workshop events over the Queen’s Birthday weekend in many of... read more

Melbourne International Singers Festival   Including Melbourne Eisteddfod   June 5 – 10, 2013   Australia’s Most Exciting New Festival For Choirs And Singers Of All Styles And Ages!   Melbourne International Singers Festival offers the most exciting and diverse range of workshops, masterclasses and concerts w... read more

Melbourne Eisteddfod - June 5 - 7, 2013 - “An experience, not just a competition” The Edge, Federation Square and Wesley Church, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne   We are also thrilled to announce that entries for Melbourne's exciting new competition for choirs, the MELBOURNE EISTEDDFOD are now open!!   With fabulous venue... read more