Back by popular demand after a hugely successful sold-out concert in May 2026, award-winning opera singer, Jonathan Lemalu presents a new chapter in the series, Celebrating Dunedin Voices, with An American Songbook, featuring fantastic repertoire from American choral standards, church and popular music, gospel and spirituals.
We welcome some exciting new ensembles to the series - Dunedin Children’s Choir, Dunedin Harmony Chorus, Dunedin Rock Choir, Southern Consort of Voices, Sunny Side Up alongside returning favourites in Cantores Choir, Southern Youth Choir, soprano and inaugural Honor McKellar Award recipient Erin Connelly-Whyte, and pianist Terence Dennis.
The ethos of this series puts the spotlight firmly on Dunedin’s vibrant vocal community of all ages, abilities and expectations, whether singing is a childhood hobby, a professional career path or a way to stay socially connected, supporting friendships, a sense of purpose and belonging, physical and mental health, stimulation and wellbeing.
Do come along and join us in what promises to be another memorable and light hearted evening with over 200+ performers as we support and celebrate all things vocal and all things Dunedin.
Huge thanks to the Cleveland Foundation, Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, Kempton Family Trust, Otago Daily Times, Jo Burgess and Dunedin Venues for their invaluable support and contributions.