Les Genevoix: rise up and be yourself – Geneva’s gay men’s choir

Les Genevoix, Geneva’s gay men’s choir and the only gay men’s choir in French-speaking Switzerland, are preparing for their upcoming concert “Rise Up – Sois Toi-Même.” Formed in 2020 at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic with just ten singers meeting online, the choir has since grown into a vibrant community of around 50 amateur voices representing more than 20 nationalities from every continent. United by a mission to build community among gay men, Les Genevoix also promote tolerance, acceptance, and visibility in support of the wider LGBTIQA+ community. The choir performs a varied repertoire in four-part harmony, spanning contemporary pop, musical theatre anthems, and emotional classics in both French and English, reflecting the diversity of its members. Their concert takes place on Saturday 13 June at 8pm at Salle Frank-Martin in Geneva. The programme includes 16 songs exploring strength, identity, and self-expression. Tickets are available at www.lesgenevoix.com or at the door, and all are welcome to attend. Photo credit: David Wagnières - Ville de Genève