CALLING ALL
QUEER HEARTS.
YOUR NEXT CHOIR OBSESSION IS ABOUT TO DROP!
The QUEER HEARTS Choir is a new community that runs choir sessions in LGBTQI+ pubs, clubs and spaces. Choir session meets a cabaret night meets a queer social. The choir is non-auditioned, no ongoing commitment, no music scores - just show up, have a drink and sing.
We are going to give this a go with two FREE TASTER SESSIONS at the incredible Betty & Joan's in Elephant & Castle. We want you to come have a great time, sing and give us feedback so we can create one epic choir with you.
Places are free, but limited. So do book your spot !
VENUE: 9 Hewson Wy, Elephant Park, London SE17 1JS
DATE: 16th and 30th March 2026
TIME: 19:00
ACCESS: The space is wheelchair accessible.
VISION
QUEER HEARTS works in non-gendered harmony groups — out with the traditional sopranos, altos, tenors or basses.You choose your part based on confidence, not category: melody, harmony, or high.
It’s a simple, tried-and-tested way to sing without being boxed in.
Rehearsals happen weekly in a queer club or pub — with bar access throughout.
QUEER HEARTS is open to absolutely everyone.Unless you’re homophobic or transphobic.
In which case, do keep as far away from us as possible.
HISTORY
LEADER
SONGS
QUEER HEARTS started out as Malta's first LGBTQI+ choir called KOR KWIR for EuroPride 2023. The choir headlined the EuroPride stage in Valletta and we are so excited to be bringing this format of a choir that actively supports local LGBTQI+ business through song.
LUKE SAYDON is a multi award winning Musical Director. He's worked with over 15 community choirs of all ages and abilities. He provides a unique blend of MC’ing charm, choir technique and leadership that makes spaces like these inviting, pressureless and unapologetically queer.
The music of our arrangements is also beautifully crafted by Matteo Depares.
QUEER HEARTS sing original arrangements spanning from pop, disco, rock, musical theatre all the way to the pride classics. Original music is arranged by Matteo Depares.
WE'RE ONE OF THE FEW QUEER CHOIRS WHERE YOU DON'T HAVE TO AUDITION OR READ MUSIC.
NOT ALL GAYS HAVE A GRADE 5 IN MUSIC.
I KNOW. I'M SHOCKED TOO.
WHY?
SEE US IN ACTION
IT'S LIKE WHEN THEY PLAY "HIT ME BABY ONE MORE TIME" AND THE CLUB BELTS "GIVE ME A SIGGGGGNNNN...".
WE'RE THAT BUT IN TUNE.
AND WITHOUT THE HANGOVER THE NEXT DAY.
THE MOTHER OF THE HOUSE
Luke Saydon is a queer composer, musical director, and theatre maker who has been leading choirs across the UK for over a decade.
His work with choirs — including Some Voices, Wyllyotts Theatre, Find Your Voice, Sing for the Brain, dementia choirs, and young people’s choirs — centres the radical potential of people coming together to be heard, often by those who are marginalised, isolated, or have limited to the arts.
Alongside his extensive theatre-making practice with organisations such as BYMT, The Old Vic, the Museum of London, the British Library, Luke’s choral work is deeply rooted in queer community-building, creating spaces where vulnerability, joy, and political presence coexist. He is the founder of Saydon Studio, a queer theatre collective dedicated to making new musical theatre within communities, and the leader of Kor Kwir, Malta’s first queer choir. His catalogue of work reflect his ongoing commitment to queer visibility, solidarity, and activism through music.
CONDUCTOR?
.... I BARELY KNOW HER
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?
Because queer loneliness is a real thing. Trans and Non-Binary people face daily media moral panic, healthcare gatekeeping, and casual public scrutiny. Even within queer spaces, trans people often feel tolerated rather than centred.
Also because we need a fun queer choir that doesn't need to read music. Why do they assume we all did our Grade 5 music theory as part of our coming out?
So let's make a new space with no pressues. Let's sing and thrive.
A SAFE SPACE,
WITH A STRONG HARMONY LINE
KOR KWIR EuroPride Performance, Malta 2023
SESSION PHOTOS
KOR KWIR Sessions, Malta 2022
