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\"Illawarra<\/a>

Work-shopping the repertoire!<\/p><\/div>\n

A small but dedicated group of Singers traveled to Blackheath on 27 October this year, to take part in the Blackheath Choir Festival\u2026the third time the Illawarra Union Singers have performed there. After an unusual rehearsal in an auto workshop\u2026! They gave a fantastic performance to a full capacity audience at the New Ivanhoe Hotel. Under the wonderful leadership of musical director Doug, and accompanied by Zlatko on guitar, they performed Bandiera Rossa, Tolpuddle Man, Bella Ciao and a rousing, audience participation rendition of 16 Tons!<\/p>\n

\"doug_mairi\"<\/a>

Pre-hydration<\/p><\/div>\n

\"zlatko\"<\/a>

Zlatko in soulful mode.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Mairi<\/a>

Mairi Ross and Zlatko, rehearsing at Blackheath.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Ross,<\/a>

Ross, contemplating performance strategies.<\/p><\/div>\n

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A small but dedicated group of Singers traveled to Blackheath on 27 October this year, to take part in the Blackheath Choir Festival\u2026the third time the Illawarra Union Singers have performed there. After an unusual rehearsal in an auto workshop\u2026! They gave a fantastic performance to a full capacity audience at the New Ivanhoe Hotel. 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