Spectrum Queer Choir

08/17/2026

Come join Spectrum Q***r Choir for our 16th season, beginning September 9! We are so excited to welcome new and returning members. No auditions or previous experience required, all are welcome 💜

📍We have a new rehearsal space! Meet us in the Choral Room (MU 1032) at the MUN School of Music

🕢 Please arrive by 7pm on Sept 9 for registration. We rehearse every Wednesday from 7:30-9:00pm, September through July. All September rehearsals are open, so you can try us out before deciding whether to stick around!

💸 We ask our singers to pay $25 dues per term ($75 for the whole year), as they are able. Sliding scale options are available.

We have another amazing year ahead of us and can't wait to sing together again! Please email info@spectrumq***rchoir.com with any questions.

(and yes, we will be singing It's All Coming Back to Me Now 🥰)

07/30/2026

Wow. We are SO honoured and excited to be nominated for MusicNL's Outstanding Company of the Year Award!! 🎉

Congratulations to all our fellow nominees, we are constantly in awe of the musical talent that surrounds us in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Stay tuned for the award results in October! Many thanks for everything, MusicNL !

07/19/2026

❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙HAPPY PRIDE💜🤎🖤🩶🤍🩷

07/17/2026

Congratulations to the winner of our raffle:
✨Leish Ann Vatcher!✨

We also want to send a massive thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets, merch, came out to see us sing, or supported us in any way this year. It was a huge year for Spectrum and your support made ALL the difference!

We love our community, thank you❣️

07/14/2026

See you TOMORROW! 🏳️‍🌈🎶🎸🌩️👨‍🎤🥁✨🎊

✨Exchange the Experience, a Pride Week Concert✨

Fresh off an inspiring performance at the Unison Festival of 2SLGBTQIA+ choirs in Vancouver, Spectrum Q***r Choir is excited to bring that Pride energy home! A staple partnership event with St. John’s Pride this 2026 Pride Festival 🌈✨

Join Spectrum Q***r Choir and Thrive's own rock band, The Gaga Dolls, for an unforgettable evening of music featuring hits by Fleetwood Mac, Lady Gaga, Bonnie Tyler, Kate Bush and more. Expect soaring harmonies, driving guitars, and a celebration that's loud, proud, and full of heart. You are all welcome to join us:

📍 First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity (81 Cochrane Street)
📆 Wednesday, July 15 - Doors: 7:00, Concert: 7:30
🎟️ Tickets available at exchangetheexperience.eventbrite.ca, or at the door

Our program will emphasize q***r voices and q***r resistance and is a fundraiser supporting both Spectrum Q***r Choir and Thrive's Street Reach program. We can't wait to see you there!

07/11/2026

One of Spectrum's core values is offering musical experiences in a low barrier, accessible way.

We are thrilled to be able to offer 10 free tickets (5 sets of 2 tickets each) to our upcoming Pride Week concert through Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries' Connect Pass❣️

To access the Connect Pass, visit https://nlpl.ca/nlpl-connect-pass/

1. Click "Book a pass!"

2. Enter your library card barcode number & pin (usually the last 4 digits of your phone number)

3. Search for "First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity"

4. Select "Show First Available Offer", and select our concert

5. Remember to bring your passes to First Light on July 15, and get excited for a night of rocking out as we joyfully celebrate Pride together 🤘🌈💖🎸✨

07/08/2026

✨Exchange the Experience, a Pride Week Concert✨

Fresh off an inspiring performance at the Unison Festival of 2SLGBTQIA+ choirs in Vancouver, Spectrum Q***r Choir is excited to bring that Pride energy home! A staple partnership event with St. John’s Pride this 2026 Pride Festival 🌈✨

Join Spectrum Q***r Choir and Thrive's own rock band, The Gaga Dolls, for an unforgettable evening of music featuring hits by Fleetwood Mac, Lady Gaga, Bonnie Tyler, Kate Bush and more. Expect soaring harmonies, driving guitars, and a celebration that's loud, proud, and full of heart. You are all welcome to join us:

📍 First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity (81 Cochrane Street)
📆 Wednesday, July 15 - Doors: 7:00, Concert: 7:30
🎟️ Tickets available at exchangetheexperience.eventbrite.ca, or at the door

Our program will emphasize q***r voices and q***r resistance and is a fundraiser supporting both Spectrum Q***r Choir and Thrive's Street Reach program. We can't wait to see you there!

07/04/2026

🎊 Prize Raffle Alert 🎊

This prize draw is a spectacular one, particularly for folks who like to be cozy. Take a look at the ~$700 worth of treasures that could be yours! 👀✨

Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. To purchase tickets:

🏳️‍🌈 Find us at the Q***r Market on July 12 St. John's Farmers' Market

💸 E-transfer (before July 15) to finance@spectrumq***rchoir.com, and please include your name & phone number.

🎶 Visit our merch table at our Pride Week Concert, Exchange the Experience, on July 15 (and find out that night if you're the winner!)

Contact julie@spectrumq***rchoir.com with any questions. Thank you for your ongoing support! 💖

07/03/2026

Join us for our upcoming Protest Song Workshop, in partnership with St. John's Pride ✊🏳️‍🌈

Come raise your voice in power and protest, and learn the history of our voices making change across global movements for justice and a better world. The people united, can never be defeated!

📆 Saturday, July 11, 11:30am - 1:00 pm
📍Rainbow HQ, 30 Harvey Road

No singing experience needed. You're welcome to bring a shaker, tambourine or small drum.

Also, can we talk about the incredible Spectrum illustration and overall stunning poster design by Perin Bradlee Squires 🔥 Thank you for sharing your talents with us❣️

04/24/2026

Mark your calendars folks, you're invited to a beautiful choral concert!

"Where the Light Breaks Through" will bring together the voices of Spectrum Q***r Choir, led by Alice Hietala, and our special guests Aurora Women's Choir, led by Abra Whitney. Both choirs will be accompanied by Mado Christie. We are so excited for this collaboration!

In honour of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, our program will emphasize joy, light, and belonging. You won't want to miss it 🎶💚🌈✨

📅 Friday, May 8 | Doors 7:00, Concert 7:30

📍 First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity

🎟️ Tickets available here: https://tinyurl.com/4ynydxfs