Voicemale

Voicemale is a men’s community choir based in Fremantle, Western Australia.

The group was formed in 2005 by Matthew Clements and is directed by Digby Hill.

Voicemale’s repertoire ranges far and wide and includes songs from the world’s folk traditions, modern and popular music, as well as original songs composed by members of the group. Sometimes familiar, sometimes quirky and surprising, our songs are always selected and arranged with care, and are performed with energy, conviction and humour. Our themes cover issues relevant to the modern sensitive bloke:

• life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
• social justice
• male identity and gender issues
• observations and reflections on the wide world around us
• celebration and lamentation
• connection with our inner feelings, and the expression thereof

Our “trademark” sound includes a mixture of rich, warm male timbres along with a smattering of choreography and body percussion. Our performances are always accompanied by a healthy dose of chaos, movement and wit.

Voicemale have performed at a number of events between 2005 and 2009, including:

• National Folk Festival, Canberra 2007, in which we were finalists in the festival competition.
• Denmark Festival of Voice , 2008, 2006.
• Nannup Music Festival, 2009.
• Concerts for Voice Moves, WA
• Folk clubs (Incahoots, Mundaring Folk Club)
• Benefit Functions (Fremantle Mens Shed)
• Community groups (Stan Riley Center, Caledonian Society, Western Farmers Markets, Saint Paul’s Beaconsfield)
• The Gospel Big Sing at Kulcha
• Earth Hour celebrations in South Fremantle 2008, 2009.