The Choir sings regularly at Brumbies home games, our annual concerts, at community events in and around Canberra, and at memorial services in Bungendore and at the Australian War Memorial. We continue our association with the Male Choirs Association of Australia and are looking forward to the next MCAA Festival in Perth in 2028.
September 2025
Weekly Practice - 4 September 2025
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church 34 Groom Street |
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| Time | 7.30 pm |
Weekly Practice - 11 September 2025
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes |
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| Time | 7:30 pm |
International Day of Democracy
The choir has a wonderful opportunity to sing in the Members' Hall at the Australian Parliament House. Organisers are expecting there to be large crowds, so there should be plenty of people to entertain in this prestigious and novel venue.
The Choir shall be singing from 12:30 - 13:30, but please allow at least 45 minutes to enter via security at the front entrance (aim to be there by 11:30).
Parking will be extremely limited, so if you can, please make arrangements to car share and drop-off, or to travel by public transport.
The International Day of Democracy event is open to the public, with events to engage people of all ages, so invite your friends and family!
| Location | Members Hall, Australian Parliament House |
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| Time | 12:30pm |
Weekly Practice - 18 September 2025
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church 34 Groom Street |
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| Time | 7.30 pm |
Papua New Guinea's Independence 50th Anniversary
The choir will sing a local arrangement of Papua New Guinea's National Anthem, 'O Arise All Ye Sons Of This Land' in four-parts in support of Papua New Guinea's independence 50th anniversary at the gala ball.
| Location | National Museum, Gandel Atrium, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Canberra |
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| Time | 7:00pm |
Weekly Practice - 25 September 2025
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes |
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| Time | 7:30 pm |
Australian Rugby Choir at Floriade 2025
After recent performances with the Male Choirs Association at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, and British Lions Choir at the Sydney Opera House, the Australian Rugby Choir is pleased to present a selection of favourites from its repertoire for your enjoyment, including Hallelujah, When I'm 64, Shelter and I Still Call Australia Home.
The Rugby Choir is a non-auditioned community male voice choir singing in four parts, providing a rich and harmonious sound. The choir's repertoire ranges through traditional songs, music from stage and screen, and contemporary choral works. If you have ever thought you may enjoy singing, please come along to a practice on a Thursday evening.
For details of our performance, and other activities, see the Floriade🌷Program.
| Location | Stage 88, Commonwealth Park |
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| Time | 12:30 |
October 2025
Weekly Practice - 2 October 2025
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes |
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| Time | 7:30 pm |
Goulburn Lilac Festival
After performing with the MCAA at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in May, and more recently with the Lions Choir at the Sydney Opera House, the Australian Rugby Choir will be performing a selection of favourite songs at the historic rotunda at the the Goulburn Lilac Festival in Belmore Park.
We hope that you will come and join the choir in enjoying the festival, it will be a great day!
| Location | Belmore Park, 173 Auburn St, Goulburn NSW 2580 |
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| Time | 14:30 |
Come & Try Event at Weekly Practice - 9 October 2025
Welcome!
If you are a male who is interested in singing around Canberra, this night will give you an opportunity feel what it's like being part of a male voice choir. Practice will include learning a new song, along with the rest of the choir.
You will have the opportunity to explore your vocal range and see which voice part might suit. You will also see how the choir learns new songs, practises singing, and rehearses for performance. Come at about 7pm to introduce yourself and meet the other members and musical staff.
Please register your interest on Humanitix to receive any event updates.
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes |
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| Time | 7:30 pm |
Weekly Practice - 16 October 2025
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes |
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| Time | 7.20 pm |
Weekly Practice - 23 October 2025
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes |
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| Time | 7.20 pm |
Weekly Practice - 30 October 2025
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes |
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| Time | 7.20 pm |
November 2025
Weekly Practice - 6 November 2025
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes |
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| Time | 7.20 pm |
Weekly Practice - 13 November 2025
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes |
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| Time | 7.20 pm |
Weekly Practice - 20 November 2025
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes |
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| Time | 7.20 pm |
Concert Guest Appearance
Save the date!
The choir is planning a guest appearance at a local concert. Details to be advised.
| Time | TBA |
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Weekly Practice - 27 November 2025
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes |
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| Time | 7.20 pm |
December 2025
Weekly Practice - 4 December 2025
| Location | Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes |
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| Time | 7.20 pm |
Australian Rugby Choir Annual Dinner
Annual dinner for choir members, musical staff and invited guests to celebrate the year of singing and recognise special achievements.
| Location | Royal Canberra Golf Club |
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| Time | 6:30pm |
Weekly Practice - 11 December 2025
| Time | 7.20 pm |
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