Congregation by IO Performance

A mass singalong in a deconsecrated architectural gem

Lose yourself in the power of song at Congregation, a large-scale sing-along like no other. Run by IO Performance, this electrifying event transforms a deconsecrated church into a vibrant performance space, where everyone becomes part of the choir—no singing experience required.

“Everyone is a participant in this sing-along. Of course, you don’t have to sing if you don’t want to—you can be there and just vibe with it,” says IO Performance co-artistic director Grace Roberts.

Throughout the evening, the crowd will be taught well-known songs under the guidance of vocal coaches Travis Hennessy and Jade Howard, backed by a live band, Havana Affair. “At the end of the night, we actually sing them—it’s an incredible feeling to be surrounded by that energy,” Roberts explains.

With a bar on-site and the entire space filled with soaring harmonies, Congregation is more than just a pub choir—it’s a shared musical experience that brings people together.

“You don’t need to know how to sing, you can just come along and be absorbed in the mass choir,” says Roberts. “It’s a real communal event for everyone to come along, have a drink, and have a sing.”

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Event Details

Congregation by IO Performance

Fri 4 July, 6.00 pm

The ARK: (on The Square)

From $23

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Tickets

Early bird – $23
General admission – $27

Early bird tickets are available until the allocation is exhausted

Duration

4 hrs

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.

The ARK: (on The Square)

Getting to the venue:

The Ark (on The Square) is located at 11 Frederick Street, Launceston

Multiple car parks and street parking options are available nearby. For more details, please refer to the City of Launceston website.

We are committed to ensuring The ARK is an inclusive and accessible space for all visitors. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact [email protected].

See this venue’s accessibility options.