In 1991 The Boîte hosted the inaugural Singers’ Festival in Daylesford, recognising that singing provided a great medium for supporting participation in the arts.
The weekend festival program, encompassing singing workshops, performances and culminating in a final concert event, has historically targeted singers of all age ranges and abilities. A feature of the program has always been a focus on providing unique opportunities to hear and participate in both culturally and stylistically diverse singing.
In 2016 the Singers’ Festival was hosted for the first time in Melbourne at the Abbotsford Convent, a decision influenced by experiences of both flood and nearby fire encroaching on the festival in past years.
