Under Construction Choir

09/04/2026

Under Construction Choir turns 18
today!
From just 9 voices in 2008 to over 40 today, we've shared 170+ performances, countless memories, and built a community full of joy, music, and support.
Here's to everyone who's been part of the journey-past and present-and to the incredible people who continue to lead, inspire, and uplift us every week 🎶🎵

11/03/2026

We’re looking forward to singing in this.
Get your tickets before they sell out!

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For over 17 years, Under Construction Mental Health Choir has enriched Newcastle’s culture while supporting member’s mental and emotional wellbeing. Offering a welcoming space for all, the choir performs diverse music genres like jazz, gospel and world music – no prior experience required. Con...

01/02/2026

🎵 Choir is back! 🎵
We’re starting up again this Thursday, 2–4pm at Islington Baptist Church.

Everyone is welcome. Whether you love to sing or just want to give it a go, we’d love to see you there.
Looking forward to catching up, lifting our voices, and making music together 💛🎶

19/10/2025

Have or have had a mental illness?
Care about someone with a mental illness?
Lost someone to mental illness?

Come along to this moving service. We are busy practicing and are really looking forward to singing. Tell your friends and family.

06/06/2025

You've probably encountered some persistent myths about choir singing. But it's time to clear the air. Here are 7 choir myths and the truth behind them.

24/04/2025

10/04/2025

Under Construction turns 17! 🎉🎉🎉
What a joy, what a wonderful journey we have had. Inspiring, uplifting and the happiest choir.

Thursday 10th April 2008 was our first meeting day 17 years ago, 9 people formed the choir, and today it has grown to over 40.
This growth just goes to show the power of music and the need for support in the mental health community.

We have performed over 150 concerts in 17 years. Our first concert was for a homelessness forum at Rutherford in 2008, and our latest was the Newcastle Fringe Festival on Saturday 29th of March 2025.

With out the ongoing support of the community where would we be….Thank You…

Congratulations to everyone on making this happen. Here’s to more years of song, laughter, love, and support.

26/03/2025

One more rehearsal before our Newcastle Fringe concert on Saturday at Hamilton Uniting Church! We are looking forward to sharing some fantastic music with you.
Don’t forget to book your tickets
🎶🎼🎵

For over 16 years Under Construction Mental Health Choir has contributed to the cultural life of Newcastle and the mental and emotional wellbeing of its members. We provide a supportive and encouraging environment for people…

23/01/2025

Choir is starting back February 6th 2-4pm.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! Tell your friends.

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful followers.

For many people Christmas can be hard.
It's a harsh reminder of loneliness, grief, family estrangement, and financial strain.

If you are finding things hard this Christmas please reach out to family and friends or lifeline on 13 11 14.

Thank you to Bendigo Bank and Christ Church Cathedral Newcastle NSW for your ongoing support and generousity this year-

Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year! We are looking forward to sharing lots more music in 2025 🎶🎵

07/12/2024

We had a great time celebrating all these wonderful volunteers.

25/11/2024

Get ready for our fourth annual Choir Day which will as always be held at the stunning Hamilton Uniting Church.

Set on a Saturday for the whole family to enjoy a full day of local and visiting iconic choirs, Newcastle will be set to sing their hearts out in this amazing venue of acoustic delights.

We are so grateful to have Hamilton Uniting Church with us once again to celebrate the joy the song and everything Fringe!