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Anyone in need of some soulful, restorative and uplifting sounds should head to Leigh next month, when renowned Auckland a cappella ensemble Jubilation Choir returns to the Sawmill.
Founded in 2000, the Ponsonby-based choir will perform a rousing blend of traditional gospel spirituals with soul and R&B classics, as well as their own take on diverse artists such as Tom Waits, Prince and Joan As Police Woman.
The choir’s 35 members are an eclectic bunch, featuring everything from pro singers, composers, musicians and broadcasters to academics, teachers, psychologists and even a superyacht builder.
Choir spokesperson, and well-known Kiwi singer and comedian, Jackie Clarke says Jubilation’s return to Leigh in their 25th anniversary year is timely.
“Our last visit to Sawmill Cafe was April 2019, believe it or not, so it’s been a long time between drinks,” she says.
“We love singing there, so it’s way too long since we’ve made the trip up.”
She says the world currently needs a little bit more harmony and promises the audience “a groovy mix of the divine and the profane, the sweet and the raucous, Americana meets Aotearoa”.
“Expect plenty of life affirming, joyful vocal vibes guaranteed to raise the roof!”
For anyone who hasn’t heard the choir in action, Clarke says that “the gospel according to Jubilation” is based on their love of the naked voice and of bringing harmonies and a gospel sensibility to music from all genres.
Jubilation Choir will be at Leigh Sawmill on Sunday, April 13. Tickets cost $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and $15 for students and children, plus booking fees. Doors open at 5pm and the show starts at 6pm.
Info and tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/jubilation-choir/auckland/leigh
