I'll Be There
A$6,123
of $5,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 1st Aug 2014 at 12:01AM.
'I'll Be There' is an inspiring music theatre show featuring songs and stories of solidarity that people really connect with. It was created, produced and performed by the Victorian Trade Union Choir in collaboration with award winning playwright Rebecca Lister and our musical director Michael Roper.
The show has already had two sold out seasons in Melbourne at Trades Hall in 2012 and at La Mama in 2013.
"A year or so ago I went to see a show by the Victorian Trade Union Choir called "I'll be there". It was sooooo good. I felt so proud and moved when I saw this piece. I want lots of people to be able to see it, to be reminded of the importance of community and union support and to hear some very fine music. Help them to fund their campaign to take "I'll Be There" to places further afield. The VTUC has been together for a long time, singing for us all at rallies, protests, adding heart to events, collaborating with various other musicians - and I have been a very lucky one of those - and performing really important shows such as "Dust" and "We Built This City". This is one of those really genuinely worthy crowd funding campaigns. Not just to get one artist's album produced, or an artist onto a plane. This choir is inclusive and very much a power for good. Please help them get their excellent message to regional Victoria and beyond! And please share this message with absolute abandon!"
Wendy Ealey
http://www.wendyealey.com.au/
Help us to get this show on the road!
We want to take 'I'll be there' to Victorians who have been hard hit by manufacturing closures, floods and fires to encourage, support and inspire people - and give them a good night out!
We are working in partnership with La Mama Mobile and local Trades and Labour Councils to take the show to Geelong, Morwell, Portland, Ballarat and Shepparton.
The show has already had two sold out seasons in Melbourne at Trades Hall in 2012 and at La Mama in 2013.
"A year or so ago I went to see a show by the Victorian Trade Union Choir called "I'll be there". It was sooooo good. I felt so proud and moved when I saw this piece. I want lots of people to be able to see it, to be reminded of the importance of community and union support and to hear some very fine music. Help them to fund their campaign to take "I'll Be There" to places further afield. The VTUC has been together for a long time, singing for us all at rallies, protests, adding heart to events, collaborating with various other musicians - and I have been a very lucky one of those - and performing really important shows such as "Dust" and "We Built This City". This is one of those really genuinely worthy crowd funding campaigns. Not just to get one artist's album produced, or an artist onto a plane. This choir is inclusive and very much a power for good. Please help them get their excellent message to regional Victoria and beyond! And please share this message with absolute abandon!"
Wendy Ealey
http://www.wendyealey.com.au/
Help us to get this show on the road!
We want to take 'I'll be there' to Victorians who have been hard hit by manufacturing closures, floods and fires to encourage, support and inspire people - and give them a good night out!
We are working in partnership with La Mama Mobile and local Trades and Labour Councils to take the show to Geelong, Morwell, Portland, Ballarat and Shepparton.
What audience members have said about the show....
"The individual stories provided relevance and authenticity to hold the audience’s attention, and of course the singing was excellent."
"Congratulations to you all. The wonderful MCs and personal stories share were really appreciated by the group of people I went with too."
"Congratulations on a fabulous show. We all loved it. Celebrate well, you deserve it! "
"Hey congratulations – it was a beautiful show. I felt so happy and so proud of that sweet funny wonderful committed mob."
"I was really amazed at how inspiring the whole performance was and how it looked like everyone was having a blast!"
"I liked the way the history of the choir and union movement were woven into the personal stories. And the humour! And the balance between text and song. I liked that there was acting but it didn’t distract from the music. The music was exceptional. I also liked the red banding on the clothes."
"….I really wanted to stay around and chat to all of you who I know because I so wanted to congratulate you, but I was completely undone by Mary’s song - what a song! - and had failed to regain my composure - and had to totter off to my car and limp home in a rather damp mess. You are part of a very wonderful thing and your own dedication shines. But really truly, it was a triumph. Please pass on my gushings! "
"I was delighted and moved by last night’s show. It was absolutely marvelous. So much more than just really well delivered songs. You’re all such good narrators and actors too! But the truth and the commitment to the cause were wonderful as well. You’re all bloody awesome!"
"Congratulations to you all. The wonderful MCs and personal stories share were really appreciated by the group of people I went with too."
"Congratulations on a fabulous show. We all loved it. Celebrate well, you deserve it! "
"Hey congratulations – it was a beautiful show. I felt so happy and so proud of that sweet funny wonderful committed mob."
"I was really amazed at how inspiring the whole performance was and how it looked like everyone was having a blast!"
"I liked the way the history of the choir and union movement were woven into the personal stories. And the humour! And the balance between text and song. I liked that there was acting but it didn’t distract from the music. The music was exceptional. I also liked the red banding on the clothes."
"….I really wanted to stay around and chat to all of you who I know because I so wanted to congratulate you, but I was completely undone by Mary’s song - what a song! - and had failed to regain my composure - and had to totter off to my car and limp home in a rather damp mess. You are part of a very wonderful thing and your own dedication shines. But really truly, it was a triumph. Please pass on my gushings! "
"I was delighted and moved by last night’s show. It was absolutely marvelous. So much more than just really well delivered songs. You’re all such good narrators and actors too! But the truth and the commitment to the cause were wonderful as well. You’re all bloody awesome!"
Who are we?
The Victorian Trade Union Choir is a group of 30 committed trade union members who believe in the power of song. We sing at union meetings, rallies, protests, picket lines, conferences, celebrations, concerts and music festivals –to support workers and connect to the broader community.
Here’s what Arnold Zable wrote about the choir:
I have long been a fan of the choir. Love the songs, the stories the songs tell, and their origins. The choir is keeping alive a grand tradition. The songs still resonate, and connect with contemporary struggles for social justice.
Have a look at our recent activities on our Facebook page
Here’s what Arnold Zable wrote about the choir:
I have long been a fan of the choir. Love the songs, the stories the songs tell, and their origins. The choir is keeping alive a grand tradition. The songs still resonate, and connect with contemporary struggles for social justice.
Have a look at our recent activities on our Facebook page
How The Funds Will Be Used
The main costs incurred in taking the show on the road include:
- Wages for our Director, Music Director and Lighting technician for rehearsals and performances.
- Venue hire
- Publicity and printing
- Equipment hire
- Travel and other costs
- Wages for our Director, Music Director and Lighting technician for rehearsals and performances.
- Venue hire
- Publicity and printing
- Equipment hire
- Travel and other costs
Revolutionary Ring Tone
Fancy a ring tone with the choir singing the Internationale or Solidarity Forever?
13 chosen
Est. delivery is Aug 14
'Bring out the Banners’
Victorian Trade Union Choir CD!
12 chosen
Est. delivery is Aug 14
Your Rights at Work
An inspiring A4 photo of Jimmy Barnes entertaining the crowds at the "YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK RALLY" at the MCG.
8 chosen
Est. delivery is Aug 14
Singing Workshop
Ever wanted to develop your singing voice? Come to a group singing workshop with VTUC Choir conductor and musical director – Michael Roper! 1 hour – with others
2 chosen
Est. delivery is Aug 14
Video-Gram
A personalised video-gram of a VTUC song Yes! A song thanking you or with a special message. We’ll make a video-recording of us singing your choice of song from our great repetoire while waving placards with your name or message.
3 chosen
Est. delivery is Aug 14
Join the choir!
An evening at Trades Hall + VTUC CD “Bring Out the Banners Come and soak up the legendary atmosphere of one of Melbourne’s most prestigious buildings and the world’s oldest continually used union centre. After a short tour, join members of the choir for a drink and a yarn in the Bella Union bar before participating in a rousing rehearsal.
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Aug 14
Program Credits
Our undying gratitude, as well as your name in the program + 2 tickets for a performance
1 chosen
Est. delivery is Aug 14
VTUC House concert!
Would you and your friends love to have the choir perform at your place? We’d love to come and sing on a Thursday night that works for you! Location negotiable.
1 chosen
Est. delivery is Aug 14
Literary Reward
A set of four novels by John Fisher
5 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Aug 14