About this Event
COME JOIN US for a heart warming/breaking/holding night with The Forever Chorus Mi'kma'ki, led by Pamela Hart and opened by Blessing Tangban.
This night will be the joining of TWO chorus' that have been rehearsing separately all season. One chorus lives in the South Shore and one in the city. This night we will finally sing together, 70 people strong! The Forever Chorus performs songs written or made famous by women and/or queers, all arrangements are by Pamela Hart.
We are excited to have Blessing Tangban opening the night! 'Blessing Tangban is a Nigerian award-winning Afro-folk singer, songwriter and guitarist, based in Halifax, Canada. Her sound is a blend of raw, and emotionally stirring melodies fused with lyrics that are introspective and vulnerable'. link to Blessing Tangban's music
7:30pm Doors open
7.45pm Curtains
9.30pm End of Show
With solemn gratitude, we acknowledge that this work we do together and this event takes place in Kjipuktuk on Mi'kma'ki, the traditional, unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people. Treaty of Peace and Friendship
In solidarity, 10% of profits from this event will go to The Mi'kmaw Friendship Centre. If you would like to contribute an additional donation here is the link donate
We will also be donating 10% of profits to Ele Elna Elak, a Palestinian organisation helping to provide food and water to the people of Palestine. If you would like to make an additional donation here is the link donate
Access Info
This event takes place at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts in the Lillian Piercy Concert Hall located on the second floor of the building.
There are two entrances to the building, the 'main' or front entrance and the back entrance. There is an accessible parking area and entrance at the back of the building. With a small elevator leading straight up to the concert hall on the ground floor of the back entrance. Please note that this elevator is very small, and involves a turn around at the top. This means that folks with particularly large prams or wheelchairs may struggle to turn around at the top. For any questions in regards to the elevator please contact the conservatory (902) 423-6995
There are wheelchair accessible bathrooms and all bathrooms will be designated gender-neutral for the night.
The venue is seated.
The Sound will not be exceptionally loud.
Halifax Transit have bus stops close to the venue.
Please keep in mind that some folks have scent sensitivities, so if you can, minimize the use of scented products before coming.
We will not have interpreters present at the event.
Please email [email protected] if you have any other access needs we could attend to to be able to attend the show, including financial restraints.
No one turned away for lack of funds - if you can't afford the cost of entry, please e-mail us to be put on a guest list. [email protected]
Kids under 16 are free, but please email us to reserve their seats!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, 6199 Chebucto Road, Halifax, Canada
CAD 22.00
