The service for Joyce was held at Heritage Funerals’ chapel, Wantirna. As the overflowing congregation gathered, Victoria Welsh Choir, conducted and accompanied by Rushan Hewawasam, performed two Welsh favourites Anfonaf Angel and Calon Lân. This was followed by Joyce’s special
After ten years we were back at the splendid art deco The Centre Ivanhoe for an afternoon concert featuring the Legends of Brass, PLC Pipes and Drums and VicWelsh. Apart from the Union Flag, the hall was also flying flags
On 30 July 2026, hundreds of John’s friends and family came together to celebrate this remarkable man, at a service which John, typically, designed himself with the cooperation of his family, close friend Rev. Lynton Wade and the choir’s Musical
Twelve choirs from Victoria took part in the 28th annual choral festival at St Patrick’s Cathedral Ballarat. Each choir sang two pieces. Notable performances were by Euphony Choir, directed by Rushan Hewawasam and accompanied by Mary O’Driscoll; Ballarat U3A
As Lesley and Keva’s Eaglehawk Uniting Church was not large enough for the hundreds of expected mourners, the service was held at the William Farmer Reflection Chapel, a few minutes away. Their minister, the Rev. Janet Munro officiated. The
Last time we were at Wang – November 2022 – there were floods to navigate. This time the rain held off for the Sunday afternoon performance. The capacity audience stood for the Welsh National Anthem (Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau) before
Blackburn baritone Don Watson’s service took place at St Luke’s Uniting Church, Mount Waverley where three generations of the family had worshipped. The Rev. John Mann officiated, and tributes came from Don’s sister, from a fellow Sea Scout and from
It was good to be back, after two years, at the beautiful Uniting Church on Hare Street. The large audience stood for the opening Welsh National Anthem Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of my Fathers) before local resident and compère
On 15 April 2026, the funeral of Jongjin Lee took place at Leighmoor Uniting Church where his wife Heeyoung is the Minister. The church was packed with regular worshippers, family and friends, all wishing to pay their respects to a
The last time we staged a concert in our rehearsal venue was way back in 2018 so we were pleased to see the hall filled with patrons wanting to enjoy what might be the last performance there before a new
On St Patrick’s Day the choir was once again honoured to present a short concert at the Mission to Seafarers, Docklands as part of this annual celebration. Proceedings started with the capacity audience standing for the Welsh National Anthem
This annual hymn singing festival, organised by the Melbourne Welsh Church, took place at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne on 28 February 2026. The conductor for the afternoon was the celebrated Welsh composer Robat Arwyn with Rev. Siôn Gough Hughes officiating.
The 2026 St David’s Day concert took place at a new venue the James Tatoulis Auditorium at Methodist Ladies College in Kew. Gratifyingly, the auditorium was sold out and patrons stood for the opening Welsh National Anthem Hen Wlad Fy
At a stage set up on the shore of Lake Wendouree, at 11.00 am, a short service to honour the Bondi tragedy was held. Two local councillors came straight from a citizenship ceremony to take part, and prayers were offered
Vale Valerie Claire McMahon 2/2/1935 – 10/1/2026 Val’s Mass of Thanksgiving was held on Friday 23 January 2026 at St Therese’s Church, Essendon. Presided over by Fr John Hannon, there was a very large congregation and a VicWelsh presence
A number of choirs, as well as mixed groups of singers, took part in the Plygain service. Under the direction of Rushan, the VicWelsh choir was Rhys Parry (Bendigo), Lynton Wade (Ballarat), Alan Thompson (Blackburn), George Dingli (Bla), John Reid
Vale Eric Billingham 13 February 1933 – 4 January 2026 The funeral service was held at Springvale Cemetery on 11 January 2026. Eric’s very full life and long marriage to Ruth featured in daughter Karen’s loving eulogy with younger family