The Men’s Shed Chorale, known for their exceptional talent, graced the stage at the Bondi Astra and delivered a remarkable performance. Guided by a lively MC, the choir entertained the audience with a mix of humor and beautiful renditions of classic hymns and tunes. A highlight was the original song “Beautiful Sydney” by choir member Stanley Alchin. Their hour-and-a-half performance was divided into four segments: Places to Go, Classic Songs of Inspiration, Showtime, and Romance. The lads (as they like to be referred to) were accompanied by an extremely talented pianist, Belinda Tan, and charismatic musical director, Dan Parkee. During one of the interludes Dan and Belinda gave the lad's voices a rest and performed an enchanting violin and piano duet. Memorable moments included a touching rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah and a powerful medley of You Are So Beautiful/Wind Beneath My Wings that moved many to tears.

It was the perfect way to spend a glorious spring afternoon and we look forward to inviting the lads back next year.