Sunday, 18 May 2.00 pm, join the Melbourne Estonian Society Women’s Choir for an afternoon concert and fundraiser celebrating the songs of Laulupidu 2025 at the Estonian House in Melbourne.
The Melbourne Estonian Society Women’s Choir invites you to a special Laulupidu 2025 Repertoire Concert, featuring the beautiful songs they will perform at Estonia’s iconic song festival, Laulupidu 2025. This is your only chance to hear the choir’s mesmerising voices echo through the halls of the Estonian House before the ladies leave to take part in the grand festival in Estonia.
Pencil this special day into your calendars: Sunday, 18 May 2025 at 2 pm, at the Estonian House, 43 Melville Road, Brunswick West VIC 3055.
Laulupidu, first held in 1869, is one of the largest and most cherished choral festivals in the world. This year, the XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration, titled Iseoma (Kinship), will take place from 3–6 July 2025 and feature more than 40,000 choir singers, folk dancers and musicians.
The women’s choir is excited and honoured to have been selected to be part of this remarkable cultural event.
Concert highlights
Adding to the celebration, the choir is delighted to welcome on stage the incredible trio Vardos as special guests.
Known for their dynamic and passionate performances of Eastern European Romany music, Vardos will bring an extra burst of energy to the stage.
Food and refreshments
Enjoy alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, savoury treats (including pirukad and sandwiches) as well as a variety of homemade cakes available for purchase.
Tickets
$25 – General admission
$20 – Melbourne Estonian Society members
$5 – Children 12 years and under
Book your tickets or donate to support the Melbourne Women’s Choir on their journey to Laulupidu here: https://events.humanitix.com/choir-concert
Please book by Friday 16 May 2025 for catering and seating purposes.
Acknowledgements
We thank Kristina Roots for the information about this exciting event and for co-writing this article.
