This year, the Festival of Voices celebrates its 20th anniversary with what it calls its “biggest program yet”: as its centrepiece, Verdi’s Requiem will see its first Tasmanian performance in 40 years under the baton of UK  conductor David Lawrence. Other festival highlights include ensembles The Australian Voices, Germany’s Sjaella, The Hong Kong Children’s Choir and New Zealand’s Luminata Voices, and the free, family-friendly festival mainstay, The Big Sing.

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From its humble beginnings as a ’round-the-fire singalong in 2005, The Big Sing has grown into the Festival of Voices’ flagship event. In 2025, as we celebrate 20 years of Tasmania’s premier winter festival and Australia’s most renowned singing celebration, we invite you to join us for this unforgettable milestone.

The Big Sing is more than just a performance; it’s a joyful celebration of community spirit. Whether you’re singing alongside thousands of voices, reconnecting with friends, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, you’ll experience the transformative power of music, bringing us all together.Don’t miss this special event as we mark two decades of song, connection, and creativity at the heart of Tasmania’s winter. Bring your warmest clothes and your voice – we can’t wait to sing with you!