SpringOUT Pride Picnic - 26 Nov '23
Qwire performed 2 sets at SpringOUT's Pride Picnic in Haig Park on 26 November 2023.
Qwire performed 2 sets at SpringOUT's Pride Picnic in Haig Park on 26 November 2023.
Singing Out With Pride! Concert - 11 Nov ‘23
Qwire celebrated its 30th anniversary by Singing out with Pride at Llewellyn Hall on 11 November 2023
Qwire celebrated its 30th anniversary by Singing out with Pride at Llewellyn Hall on 11 November 2023
Out & Loud & Proud Sydney February 2023
Qwire attended Out & Loud & Proud choral Festival in Sydney in February 2023 which was part of World Pride and organised by SGLC. Over 50 members of Qwire had an incredible time performing in concerts and taking part in workshops.
Qwire attended Out & Loud & Proud choral Festival in Sydney in February 2023 which was part of World Pride and organised by SGLC. Over 50 members of Qwire had an incredible time performing in concerts and taking part in workshops.
Merry and Gay Concert - 11 Dec '22
Merry & Gay concert - a wonderful festive end to the year full of heart warming tributes and queer carols.
Merry & Gay concert - a wonderful festive end to the year full of heart warming tributes and queer carols.
Let the rainbow sing concert - 18 June 2022
Qwire's concert - Let the rainbow sing - June '22
Qwire's concert - Let the rainbow sing - June '22
Qwire in the Park - 28 November 2020
Qwire in the Park in Glebe Park was Qwire's first opportunity to perform following COVID 19 - so special to be with our community again singing.
Qwire in the Park in Glebe Park was Qwire's first opportunity to perform following COVID 19 - so special to be with our community again singing.
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Fair Day 2 November 2019
Qwire had a great time performing at Fair Day at Gorman House.
Qwire had a great time performing at Fair Day at Gorman House.
SpringOUT Xmas in July
Qwire was delighted to sing a few Xmas carols with a twist at SpringOUT's Xmas in July event in New Acton.
Qwire was delighted to sing a few Xmas carols with a twist at SpringOUT's Xmas in July event in New Acton.
AIDS Candlelight Memorial - 20 May '18
AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2018
AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2018
To the Riptide concert - 15 April '18
Qwire's fabulous start to its Silver Anniversary year, 'To the Riptide' featured iconic Australian songs from Vance Joy through to Kylie Minogue.
Qwire's fabulous start to its Silver Anniversary year, 'To the Riptide' featured iconic Australian songs from Vance Joy through to Kylie Minogue.
Marriage Equality day Parliament House - 7 Dec '17
Qwire sang its heart out on the day Marriage Equality legislation was passed in Australia
Qwire sang its heart out on the day Marriage Equality legislation was passed in Australia
Never Turning Back concert - 26 Nov '17
Never Turning Back concert celebrated Qwire's 24 year musical journey
Never Turning Back concert celebrated Qwire's 24 year musical journey
SpringOUT Parade - November 2017
Qwire had a great time singing and dancing at the Parade and singing 'Home' in the park.
Qwire had a great time singing and dancing at the Parade and singing 'Home' in the park.
Marriage Equality Results Party - Nov '17
Australia said 'Yes' to Marriage Equality & Qwire sang.
Australia said 'Yes' to Marriage Equality & Qwire sang.
Fair Day 28 Oct 2017
Qwire sang and danced at Fair Day to the enjoyment of a large audience.
Qwire sang and danced at Fair Day to the enjoyment of a large audience.
Yass says YES - 21 October '17
Qwire performed at Yass to support Marriage Equality.
Qwire performed at Yass to support Marriage Equality.
Canberra Rainbow Bus - 22 Sept '17
Performance to support the Canberra Rainbow Bus
Performance to support the Canberra Rainbow Bus
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Singing at Parliament House- 16 Aug '17
On a wet and windy morning Qwire sang its heart out for Marriage Equality at Parliament House
On a wet and windy morning Qwire sang its heart out for Marriage Equality at Parliament House
Classic[al] Hits - 25 June 2017
Classic[al] Hits - a wonderful collaboration with Strange Weather Gospel Choir
Classic[al] Hits - a wonderful collaboration with Strange Weather Gospel Choir
KWM & ACT Law Society LGTI networking event
Qwire performed at this inaugural event for the ACT legal industry on 8 June 2017
Qwire performed at this inaugural event for the ACT legal industry on 8 June 2017
AIDS Candlelight Memorial - 21 May 2017
Qwire performed at the 34th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Qwire performed at the 34th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
IDAHOT - May 2017
Qwire performed on IDAHOT at the screening by the Dutch Embassy of 'Zomer'
Qwire performed on IDAHOT at the screening by the Dutch Embassy of 'Zomer'
Arboretum Garden Openings - AIDS Garden of Reflection - 2 April 2017
Qwire sang at the opening of the AIDS Garden of Reflection as well as the Public Opening of the Gallery of Gardens at the National Arboretum on 2 April 2017
Qwire sang at the opening of the AIDS Garden of Reflection as well as the Public Opening of the Gallery of Gardens at the National Arboretum on 2 April 2017
In Full Swing Christmas CD Launch - 26 November 2016
'In Full Swing' big jazz band launched their Xmas CD with a couple of lively songs from Qwire.
'In Full Swing' big jazz band launched their Xmas CD with a couple of lively songs from Qwire.
SpringOUT Parade - November 2016
Qwire was honoured to lead Canberra's SpringOUT parade on 19 November 2016 through Civic ending in a festival in Glebe Park.
Qwire was honoured to lead Canberra's SpringOUT parade on 19 November 2016 through Civic ending in a festival in Glebe Park.
Fair Day 2016
Qwire sang at SpringOUT Pride Festival's annual Fair Day - 29 October 2016 at Gorman Arts Centre
Qwire sang at SpringOUT Pride Festival's annual Fair Day - 29 October 2016 at Gorman Arts Centre
Show Tunes! - October 2016
Qwire's spectacular 2016 end of year concert, Show Tunes!
Qwire's spectacular 2016 end of year concert, Show Tunes!
Out and Loud - Auckland 2016
Qwire went to Auckland in February 2016 to participate in Out and Loud.
Qwire went to Auckland in February 2016 to participate in Out and Loud.
'We Are' concert - November 2015
Qwire's SpringOUT concert embraced global themes and connections to our community.
Qwire's SpringOUT concert embraced global themes and connections to our community.
A Night Of Jazz - June 2015
Qwire performed ' A Night of Jazz' with the wonderful 'In Full Swing' band.
Qwire performed ' A Night of Jazz' with the wonderful 'In Full Swing' band.
Qwire performing in Dublin - June 2014
More than 70 choirs from all around the world entertained the people of Dublin in a series of free pop-up concerts in June 2014. The concerts were performed as part of Various Voices, an international choral festival for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender choirs and choruses. This is the first time Dublin has hosted the L.G.B.T. Festival, which takes place in a different country every four years.
More than 70 choirs from all around the world entertained the people of Dublin in a series of free pop-up concerts in June 2014. The concerts were performed as part of Various Voices, an international choral festival for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender choirs and choruses. This is the first time Dublin has hosted the L.G.B.T. Festival, which takes place in a different country every four years.
Defy Gravity - December 2013
Qwire's It Gets Better program ended with our Defy Gravity concert
Qwire's It Gets Better program ended with our Defy Gravity concert
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Qwire's 20th Birthday Celebrations 2013
The Canberra Gay & Lesbian Qwire invited its friends, family and the wider community to a gala ball in honour of its 20th Anniversary. What was promised to be a fun filled night, with good food, great company and plenty of music became an instant hit with everone there getting into the birthday spirit. The room was decorated in Black, Silver and Pink, giving it a fabulous twist on the Qwire's usual colours. The night started off with canapes and live music, followed by an official welcome, a two-course dinner interspersed with skits from Qwire members and a raffle with fabulous prizes. After dinner it was stime to dance with th emusic of Canberra's own Annie and the Armadillos.
The Canberra Gay & Lesbian Qwire invited its friends, family and the wider community to a gala ball in honour of its 20th Anniversary. What was promised to be a fun filled night, with good food, great company and plenty of music became an instant hit with everone there getting into the birthday spirit. The room was decorated in Black, Silver and Pink, giving it a fabulous twist on the Qwire's usual colours. The night started off with canapes and live music, followed by an official welcome, a two-course dinner interspersed with skits from Qwire members and a raffle with fabulous prizes. After dinner it was stime to dance with th emusic of Canberra's own Annie and the Armadillos.
20th Anniversary Gala Concert June 2013
7 Conductors, 5 Accompanists, 100 voices deliver 1 brilliant concert
7 Conductors, 5 Accompanists, 100 voices deliver 1 brilliant concert
Qwire Camp 2013
Each year, Qwire retreats into the backwaters of Murambateman, separated from loved ones and friends so that we can spend over 16 hours in lock down to fine tune our performance for our June Concert. More photos on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/qwire
Each year, Qwire retreats into the backwaters of Murambateman, separated from loved ones and friends so that we can spend over 16 hours in lock down to fine tune our performance for our June Concert. More photos on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/qwire
Canberra 100 Birthday Celebrations March 2013
Qwire was the only adult Qwire invited to perform on Symphony Stage to celebrate Canberra's 100th birthday. With 84 voices, all our members did the Queer community of Canberra proud as we performed to an ovation calling for more,
Qwire was the only adult Qwire invited to perform on Symphony Stage to celebrate Canberra's 100th birthday. With 84 voices, all our members did the Queer community of Canberra proud as we performed to an ovation calling for more,
General Rehearsals
Quick snaps of Qwire during rehearsals
Quick snaps of Qwire during rehearsals
Open Rehearsals Feb 2013
New, current and returning members got together on 6 February to commence rehearsing songs for Qwire's 20th birthday celebrations. A huge night with 94 voices harmonising
New, current and returning members got together on 6 February to commence rehearsing songs for Qwire's 20th birthday celebrations. A huge night with 94 voices harmonising
Q20 Launch February 2013
Qwire and Teatro Vivaldi hosted the Queer community and friends at the launch of our 20th birthday celebrations
Qwire and Teatro Vivaldi hosted the Queer community and friends at the launch of our 20th birthday celebrations
