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    Sing it A Cappella! 

    Discover the magic of unaccompanied harmony with renowned conductor Melissa Kenny

    Join the vibrant celebration of vocal harmony with an inspiring a cappella workshop led by the dynamic Melissa Kenny, conductor of the award-winning Soulfood a Cappella. This immersive experience invites singers of all backgrounds to explore the boundless potential of the human voice without the aid of instruments.  

    With her trademark warmth and enthusiasm, Melissa Kenny creates a space that is both fun and deeply musical, encouraging participants to experiment, connect, and find their own unique sound within the group. Whether you’re a seasoned chorister or new to vocal ensemble singing, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the colour, rhythm, and joy of a cappella music, and to experience the thrill of voices uniting in perfect harmony. 

    To celebrate the outcome of the Sing it A Cappella! Workshop, participants will perform at the A Cappella Spectacular on Friday 10 July at Hobart’s Federation Concert Hall. 

    Get ready for an exciting mix of upbeat, fun, and energetic tunes you’re bound to know and love! Melissa’s repertoire features feel-good pop hits from the USA, Australia, and around the world, guaranteed to have you smiling, singing, and tapping along. 

    For enquiries and further information, please contact [email protected].

    “Participating in Festival of Voices is one of the best musical experiences you can have in Australia – I have been to the festival numerous times and have always had such a blast hanging out with like-minded singers, experiencing everything on offer and of course creating wonderful music with others.

    I would love you to join me for the 3-day a Cappella workshop in 2026, where we will hone our harmonic and rhythmic skills with a varied collection of contemporary songs from around the world, culminating in a performance in Hobart’s famous Federation Concert Hall. It’s going to be fun, engaging and fulfilling. I hope to see you there!”
    – Melissa Kenny

    Image credit: Alastair Bett

    What's included in registration?

    This fee will cover the cost of your music and learning files, networking opportunities, and your Festival lanyard, which includes associated benefits such as access to specially negotiated accommodation rates. 

    Who should register?

    A basic level of music reading and a sense of fun are required for participating in this workshop.  Music scores will be emailed to participants in advance – we encourage familiarity with Melissa’s chosen music prior to the workshop, and be prepared to groove! 

    Why participate?

    If you’ve ever wanted to step up your singing, challenge yourself musically, or just lose yourself in the joy of a cappella, this workshop is your chance. Come and be part of an experience that feeds your creativity, builds your confidence, and reminds you why you fell in love with singing in the first place.

    Schedule

    Wednesday 8 July 
    9.30 am – 4.00 pm
    Workshop:  Hobart Town Hall

    Thursday 9 July
    9.30 am – 4.00 pm
    Workshop:  Hobart Town Hall

    Friday 10 July
    9.30 am – 12.30 pm
    Workshop:  Hobart Town Hall
    5.00 pm (TBC)
    Soundcheck for A Cappella Spectacular:  Federation Concert Hall
    8.00 pm
    A Cappella Spectacular: Federation Concert Hall

    * This schedule is correct as per 14 November 2025.  May be subject to change.

    Patron advice

    Please note: Festival of Voices does not provide supervision of children 15 years and younger. All children requiring supervision must be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times and may be refused admission or attendance if not accompanied by an adult who is also registered for this workshop. 

    Our pricing model

    As a non-profit, we prioritise bringing singing and music to our communities, not maximising income. We work to make our ticket prices as affordable as possible, and we’ve shifted to an early bird pricing model instead of concession pricing. This change focuses on equity, allowing everyone to secure tickets at a reduced price and helping us keep the festival accessible to as many people as possible.

    Each event will have a set number of tickets available at the early bird price. Once these are sold, standard prices will apply. This ensures we can cover event costs while keeping the festival sustainable and maintaining affordable options for our audiences.

    Event Details

    Sing it A Cappella! 
    Wed 8 - Fri 10 July
    Hobart Town Hall, Federation Concert Hall
    From $300 + fees
    Registrations

    Early bird $300

    • Early bird-priced tickets are available until the allocation sells out

    Full price $345

    Individual ANCA members $325

    Booking fee

    • For bookings with a total value of $30 or less, a booking fee of $4 will be added upon checkout.
    • For bookings with a total value between $30.01 and $199.99, a booking fee of $6 will be added upon checkout.
    • For bookings with a total value of $200 or more, a booking fee of $11 will be added upon checkout.

    FEAT. Live Solar Slice $1 per transaction

    Festival of Voices is proudly partnering with climate impact organisation FEAT. Live! $1 will be donated from every booking fee to the ‘Solar Slice’ initiative.

    This contribution will support an indigenous-led biodiversity restoration program on Lungtalanana Island, Tasmania, aiming to restore habitat for the Bass Strait Wombat and the Long-Nosed Potoroo and reintroduce these species to the island.

    The project is led by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre and supported by GreenCollar, WWF, and FEAT. Live. You can read more info on this project here.

    Hobart Town Hall

    Getting to the venue

    • The Hobart Town Hall is at 50 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000 
    • A car park behind the Hobart Town Hall is available for drop offs, accessible from Elizabeth Street. Please see entryway to this carpark here. 
    • 2 accessible parking spaces are available in the Hobart Town Hall carpark, accessible from Elizabeth Street. Please see entryway to this carpark here. 
    • Please follow this link for a virtual tour of the Hobart Town Hall. 

    See this venue’s accessibility options.

    Federation Concert Hall

    Getting to the venue 

    • Federation Concert Hall is within Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, 1 Davey Street, Hobart TAS 7000 
    • A drop-off zone is located at the front of Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, accessible from the far-right lane of Davey Street, just after Evans Street. 
    • Accessible parking spaces are available in the Hotel Grand Chancellor car park. To access this space, please drive into the drop-off zone and request valet park the car for you. More accessible parking can be found along Davey Street by turning into Dunn Place Carpark, on the right past Campbell Street, or turning into the Mures car park, on the left past Campbell Street. 
    • Please follow this link for a virtual tour of the Federation Concert Hall Auditorium (titled Federation Plenary Hall). Please note that lighting designs will not be as featured in this tour at Festival of Voices events. 

    See this venue’s accessibility options.

    Conditions of Sale
    • Read the full conditions of sale.
    • Festival of Voices adheres to the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice.
    • All tickets and registrations are non-refundable unless otherwise specified on the specific event page.
    Festival FAQs

    Read Festival of Voices’ frequently asked questions.

    Contact Us

    For assistance please contact us on 03 6224 5975 or at [email protected].

    Featuring:

    Melissa KennyConductor (NSW)