1 | Homosexual, Homosexual, Lesbian, Lesbian

It’s 1983, and Mark Bunyan is making a splash on the cabaret scene in London. Inspired by gay activist Brian Kennedy, Mark advertises for singers who want to join an LGBTQ+ choir. But it’s a time of homophobia and shame, so will anyone turn up to the first rehearsal?In this episode, Cassian Fagilde, one of today's youngest Pink Singers, looks back at the choir’s origin story: how did an LGBTQ+ activist and a cabaret performer make a choir that has survived for 40 years? Who were the folks who turned up to that first rehearsal? And how has the choir changed?Sing it Pink! is an Aunt Nell production for the Pink Singers. You can find out more about the Pink Singers at https://www.pinksingers.co.uk/ or follow them on Instagram or X @pinksingers.The theme music was composed by Simon Pearson with lyrics by Jaie Monroe. The artwork was by Fredde Lanka. Produced by Rachel ByrneAssistant producer: Marnie WoodmeadeExecutive producers for Aunt Nell: Tash Walker and Adam ZmithExecutive producer for The Pink Singers: Chris ScalesAudio mix by David PyeSpecial thanks to ALL the Pink Singers past and present, Laura Owen, Emily Barber from Creators Counsel, Acast studios, the Bishopsgate Institute and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.