Delegate Activities

2025 Delegate Activities

This page provides information for delegates on activities being offered for their participation and enjoyment.

Pop-Up Performances

Pop-Up performances give choruses and quartets the opportunity to perform in various locations throughout Canberra.

Pop-Up performances will be from 15-20 minutes in any location.

Most locations are within the Canberra Civic precinct.

We will allocate venues that are considered suitable as far as possible to the times you choose. You may choose to nominate several different performance slots.

We are providing Pop-Up performance opportunities in various time slots on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only.

Pop-Up Performance Participation Request Process

MDs and Quartets - please indicate your interest in Pop-Up performances by completing your details here

John Little Show

All Quartets, whether or not you are competing in Canberra are invited to indicate their intention to perform at the John Little Show from 7:30pm on Wednesday 3 September 2025 at the ARC Theatre, National Film and Sound Archive. This is a chance for as many quartets we can possibly cram in to hit out before the big contest in a friendly, informal atmosphere. As we would like to give as many quartets as possible the opportunity to perform, all quartets will be restricted to performing one song only. Interested quartets should register here to reserve their singing spot.

Chorus Corral

Choruses attending the Canberra Festival are invited to indicate their intention to perform in the traditional Chorus Corral from 2.00pm on Friday 5th of September 2025 in the Llewellyn Hall. This is a chance for around 17 Choruses to perform in a friendly, informal atmosphere whether or not they are entered to compete in the National Contest on Saturday. Choruses who would like to sing one or two non-contest songs at this event should register here to reserve their spot on stage.

Sing with the Champs

This is a unique opportunity for delegates to sing with the international champs.

All it takes is a donation of $50 to the BHA Foundation.

Register and pay here

Farewell Brunch

The Sunday Farewell Brunch will be held at the QT Ballroom

If you missed out on booking brunch through the registrations process, you can still book a place here

Harmony Academy

Designed for singers of all ages and skill levels, our immersive program offers a unique blend of music education and cultural surroundings. From vocal technique sessions to ensemble rehearsals, our experienced faculty (more about our fabulous faculty in a future newsletter!) will guide participants toward vocal excellence while fostering a sense of community and personal growth. Whether you're a seasoned vocalist or new to barbershop, join us for an unforgettable experience of music, friendship, and self-discovery. Your Festival experience won’t be complete without attending Harmony Academy!

To attend this event you must book and pay via the delegate registration process.

To view the Harmony Academy Program follow this link: Harmony Academy Program