Tony Backhouse

A MUSICAL ADVENTURE IN MOROCCO 2025
2025-05-11 - 2025-06-02 | Morocco
Over 21 days, we’ll get guided tours of mosques, casbahs, gardens and other cultural areas unique to Morocco, sing in beautiful environments, party in Marrakech and spend a night or two in the Sahara desert. Tony will lead you in chants and songs from the USA, Africa and around the world. We will also get to experience the various colours of local music; female ensembles performing Sufi chants, the intoxicating groove of traditional Gnaoua music, the folk music of the Berbers etc.
COST:
SINGLE ROOM: AUS$8920
TWIN SHARE: AUS$8320
$600 deposit by 1st November 2024
Full payment by 1st February 2025.
For more info: jann@sortedbyjann.com
Booking info: please contact : colleencassar@icloud.com
Our tour hosts: https://www.roamlikequeens.com.au/

Weekend Workshop ADELAIDE SA
2025-06-14 10:00 - 2025-06-15 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | St Barnabas Church Hall, 4a William Street, Croydon, South Australia, 5008, Australia
More singing! What else!
Bookings and info: https://tix.yt/wkW

Weekend Workshop RICHMOND NSW
2025-06-28 10:00 - 2025-06-29 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Memorial Hall, Western Sydney University, Hawkesbury Campus, Bourke Street, Richmond, NSW, 2753, Australia
Another weekend of song in the beautiful Memorial Hall at Western Sydney Uni.
Enquiries and bookings:
Email: jules.damian@gmail.com
Mobile: 0402 066 578

Cafe of the Gate of Salvation w/ band @ Mary's Underground (Sydney)
2025-07-19 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | South Australia
RAISE THE ROOF! GOSPEL MEETS GROOVE – with Peter Dasent on keys and Jeremy Cook on drums, COTGOS will rock out with traditional and contemporary gospel, hot soloists and foot-stomping arrangements.
Bookings: https://m.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/raise-the-roof-gospel-meets-groove/148518?ref=RSS_rss_MarysUnderground&skin=MarysSYD

SINGING IN FIJI with Tony Backhouse - August 11-18 2025
2025-08-11 - 2025-08-16 | First Landing Resort, Fiji
Another fabulous week of singing and cultural interaction with the wonderful Fijian choral tradition. Stay in a small resort on the beach, enjoy daily a cappella workshops with Tony in a beautiful space looking out to the ocean. Explore local villages, drink kava, and receive workshops from Fijian choir directors, experience the Fijian church, hang out out with an extraordinary male chorus. Bula!
Bookings: https://coconutchorus.com/tour-no-2-tony-beckhouse-guest-master/

The Cafe of the Gate of Salvation in concert: Bowral NSW
2025-08-30 18:00 - 19:45 (Australia/Sydney) | Bowral Memorial Hall, 16-24 Bendooley St, Bowral, NSW, 2576, Australia
Sydney’s premier a cappella gospel choir live in the Southern Highlands! Expect an early-evening concert filled with moving spirituals, spirited community singing, and soul-stirring energy— ideal for gospel lovers and newcomers alike.
Don’t miss this chance to experience a heartfelt gospel celebration right in the heart of the Southern Highlands!

Saturday 30 August 2025 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM (UTC+10)

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1434468

The Cafe of the Gate of Salvation Gospel workshop in Bowral
2025-08-31 10:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bowral Memorial Hall, 16-24 Bendooley St, Bowral, NSW, 2576, Australia
Experience the joy of singing in harmony with Café of the Gate of Salvation choir – whether you’re an experienced singer or just love to sing in the shower, this open, inclusive gospel workshop invites voices of all levels to come together in celebration, rhythm, and soul.
Led by Tony Backhouse alongside members of the choir, and inspired by the African American gospel tradition, this uplifting morning session will get your body moving, your heart open, and your voice ringing out in harmony.
No experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm!
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DDPZZ

SINGING & YOGA RETREAT UBUD, BALI - 18-23 September 2025
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-23 | Narasoma, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
A joyous week of singing and yoga with Tony Backhouse and senior yoga teacher Josephine Tanham, in the tranquil Narasoma retreat, an oasis in the heart of Ubud.

Bookings and information: https://www.theyogapractice.net.au/ubud-bali-yoga-retreat

Weekend Workshop MANA RETREAT CENTRE (NZ) 2025
2025-10-03 19:00 - 2025-10-05 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Mana Retreat Centre, 608 State Highway 25, R.D. 1, Manaia, Coromandel, 3581, New Zealand
Sing Your Heart Out with Tony Backhouse
For information and bookings: https://manaretreat.com/retreat-schedule/

Evening workshop NAPIER (NZ)
2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Napier Baptist Church, 36 Riverbend Road, Maraenui, Napier, New Zealand
Back on the old turf….Napier Baptist Church, where I rehearsed with the newly formed Napier Gospel Choir for about four years.
Local contact: Ross Browning : napiergospelchoir@gmail.com
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/evening-a-cappella-w-shop-25-napier

Weekend workshop WELLINGTON (NZ)
2025-10-11 10:00 - 2025-10-12 16:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Thistle Hall Community Venue, 293 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Saturday October 11 10am-3pm $95
Sunday October 12 11.30am-4.30pm $95
Weekend Pass: $180
Limited numbers!
Please contact Liz King for booking and payment details hughes.king@xtra.co.nz

Weekend workshop NELSON (NZ)
2025-10-18 10:00 - 2025-10-19 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Mapua Community Hall, 72 Aranui Road, Māpua, 7005, New Zealand
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/a-cappella-workshop-nelson-25

Weekend Workshop CHRISTCHURCH (NZ)
2025-10-25 10:00 - 2025-10-26 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Mt Pleasant Community Centre, 3 McCormacks Bay Road Mt Pleasant, Christchurch, New Zealand
The first weekend workshop I’ve run in Christchurch for some years, and in a great location.
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/wkend-wshop-christchurch-2025

Evening workshop GERALDINE (NZ)
2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | St Mary’s Church, Talbot St, Geraldine, New Zealand
St Mary’s Church, Talbot Street, Geraldine.
$40
Local contact: ElaineTaylor 022 434 8049
Supported by Geraldine Community Arts Council.
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/wkshop-geraldine-25

Weekend workshop ARROWTOWN (NZ)
2025-11-01 10:00 - 2025-11-02 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, 33 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown, New Zealand
Get ready to raise the roof in the wonderful community space that is the Atheneum Hall – including a short free concert at 3pm on the Sunday, where we show off what we’ve been working on for two days. Always a joy!
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/a-cappella-25-arrowtown
Local contact -Nicky: nickyviggers@gmail.com

SINGING BY THE SEA 2025 - Tony Backhouse & Annemarie Sharry
2025-11-17 12:00 - 2025-11-22 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Uniting Church Queenscliff, Queenscliff, VIC, 3225, Australia
A week where one can immerse oneself in singing and joy in the beautiful environment of Queenscliff with Tony Backhouse and Annemarie Sharry. After the raging success of the previous two events, we can’t wait to get back to the seaside wonder and welcoming community of Queenscliff.
BOOKINGS and info: https://tix.yt/nzW

Weekend Workshop SYDNEY
2026-01-31 09:30 - 2026-02-01 14:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Wayside Chapel, 29 Hughes Street, Potts Point, NSW, 2011, Australia
Kick off your singing year in the sterling acoustics of the Wayside Chapel hall.
Details and booking: Sticky Tickets: https://tix.yt/8yY

One day workshop Central Coast NSW
2026-03-07 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Peninsula Anglican Parish (Holy Apostles Woy Woy), 147 - 149 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy, NSW, Australia
Coming for a day to the Central Coast!]
Bookings: https://tix.yt/7YY

Cafe of the Gate of Salvation singalong
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | St Marys Catholic Church, 21 Swanson St, Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Gospel institution, the Cafe of the Gate of Salvation is holding a public workshop and invites you to come along.
Join the choir and our Artistic Director Tony Backhouse for an inspiring evening of singing.
No singing experience necessary.
$25
Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1535351

Weekend workshop BRISBANE
2026-03-28 10:00 - 2026-03-29 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | St Francis Theological College, Lecture Room 1, 233 Milton Rd, Milton, Queensland, 4064, Australia
Continuing a wonderful long-standing tradition, we meet again to sing our hearts out for two days in Brisbane. See you there!
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DIHBF

Weekend Workshop ADELAIDE SA
2026-04-18 10:00 - 2026-04-19 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | St Barnabas Church Hall, 4a William Street, Croydon, South Australia, 5008, Australia
More singing! What else!
Bookings and info: https://tix.yt/GWY

Weekend Workshop RICHMOND NSW
2026-05-02 10:00 - 2026-05-03 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Memorial Hall, Western Sydney University, Hawkesbury Campus, Bourke Street, Richmond, NSW, 2753, Australia
Another weekend of song in the beautiful Memorial Hall at Western Sydney Uni.
SAT 2 10am–3pm $110
SUN 3 10am–3pm $110
Weekend pass $200
Enquiries and bookings:
Email: jules.damian@gmail.com
Mobile: 0402 066 578

Weekend Workshop DUNEDIN (NZ)
2026-05-09 10:00 - 2026-05-10 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Port Chalmers Town Hall, 1 Grey St, Port Chlmers, Dunedin, 9023, New Zealand
Venue: the beautiful Port Chalmers Town Hall
Bookings via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/a-cappella-workshop-26-dunedin
Contact: jann@sortedbyjann.com

Evening workshop GERALDINE (NZ)
2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | St Mary’s Church, Talbot St, Geraldine, New Zealand
St Mary’s Church, Talbot Street, Geraldine.
$40
Local contact: ElaineTaylor
Supported by Geraldine Community Arts Council.

Bookings: Humanitix

One day a cappella workshop CHRISTCHURCH
2026-05-16 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Mt Pleasant Community Centre, 3 McCormacks Bay Road Mt Pleasant, Christchurch, New Zealand
A one-day only plunge into gospel and free-wheeling a cappella – open to all!
Bookings: Humanitix
Local contact: Jillie: jillietoogood@gmail.com

Weekend workshop NELSON (NZ)
2026-05-23 10:00 - 2026-05-24 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Mapua Community Hall, 72 Aranui Road, Māpua, 7005, New Zealand
Bookings: Humanitix

Weekend workshop WELLINGTON (NZ)
2026-05-30 10:00 - 2026-05-31 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Mt Victoria – 2 venues, Wellington, New Zealand
Please note change of venue: now a different venue in Mt Victoria each day
Saturday 30 May 2026 10:00am-3:00pm
Saturday Venue:
Tararua Tramping Club
4 Moncrieff Street, Mt Victoria
Sunday 31 May 2026 10:00am-3:00pm
Sunday Venue:
Innermost gardens hall off Lawson place , Mt Victoria
COST:
Saturday $100
Sunday $100
Both days: $190
Please contact Liz King for booking and payment details
hughes.king@xtra.co.nz

Weekend workshop AUCKLAND (NZ)
2026-06-06 10:00 - 2026-06-07 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | St Columbas Community Hall, Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand
First time in Auckland for 7 years!
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/weekend-workshop-26-auckland-with-tony-backhouse

MELBOURNE a cappella weekend workshop 2026
2026-06-27 10:00 - 2026-06-28 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Community Church of St Mark, 100 Hodgkinson Street, Clifton Hill, VIC, 3068, Australia
More singing! What could be better?
Bookings: Sticky Tickets

Weekend workshop BERMAGUI
2026-07-25 10:00 - 2026-07-26 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bermagui Community Centre, 9 Bunga St, Bermagui, NSW, 2546, Australia
More singing! More joy!
July 25-26
Weekend Workshop BERMAGUI (NSW)
Booking & Info: https://tix.yt/TYY
