--- title: Australian Byzantine Choir description: Experience the beauty of Byzantine chant with the Australian Byzantine Choir, celebrating 25 years of tradition through performances and community engagement in Sydney. image: https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/hubfs/ABC%20Logo.png --- ✶ #### The Choir - [Our Story](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/about-the-abc#our-story) - [The Choirmaster](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/about-the-abc#the-choirmaster) ◆ #### Ceremonies - [Weddings](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/weddings-and-christenings?hsLang=en) - [Christenings](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/weddings-and-christenings?hsLang=en) ✶ #### Performances - [Upcoming Concerts](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/concerts-and-tickets?hsLang=en) - [Past Performances](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/concerts-and-tickets?hsLang=en) - [Concert Programme](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/concerts-and-tickets?hsLang=en) ✚ #### Engage - [Book Tickets](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/concerts-and-tickets?hsLang=en) ▶ #### Watch - [YouTube Channel](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/media-room#watch) - [Concert Films](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/media-room#watch) ♪ #### Listen - [Spotify](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/media-room#listen) - [Studio Albums](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/media-room#listen) ✴ #### Gallery - [Photography](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/media-room#gallery) - [Press Images](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/media-room#gallery) × Est. 1998 · Sydney, Australia [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ausbyzchoir/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Yu-lyQlY_P_n0-lgkR_AQ) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cWaER4dnxJAJGYmeYYemc) ![Australian Byzantine Choir performing on stage](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/hubfs/abc-choir/choir-hero.jpg)   Est. 1998 · Sydney, Australia # Australian *Byzantine* Choir A custodian of 2,000 years of musical tradition. Eighteen voices performing Byzantine chant — recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. [Performances](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/concerts-and-tickets?hsLang=en)  [Our Story](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/about-the-abc?hsLang=en) About the Choir ## Voices That Span Centuries Founded in 1998, the Australian Byzantine Choir was established with a mission to spread the transcendent beauty of Byzantine chant — a living tradition born in the Byzantine Empire and carried forward by eighteen dedicated voices in Sydney. Our ensemble is drawn from parishes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Beyond performing, we train parish chanters, run community seminars, and engage in charitable service. [Our Story](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/about-the-abc?hsLang=en) ![IMG_1904-1](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1904-1.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=IMG_1904-1.jpg "IMG_1904-1") > “Byzantine chant is recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — representing 2,000 years of unbroken musical tradition.”Australian Byzantine Choir Performances ## Notable Concerts [All Performances](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/concerts-and-tickets?hsLang=en) ![](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EO%20-%20FB%20-%20189-1.png?width=355&height=186&name=EO%20-%20FB%20-%20189-1.png) 1 December 2023 · 8:00 pm ### An Eastern Odyssey State Theatre, Sydney · with Aegean Quartet Commemorating the 101st anniversary of the Catastrophe of Smyrna and the choir's 25th anniversary. Byzantine chants and Asia Minor folk music in two immersive acts. [View Details →](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/concerts-and-tickets?hsLang=en) Orthodoxy in Australia 22 July 2022 ### Orthodoxy in Australia Sydney Town Hall A landmark celebration of Orthodox choral tradition performed at one of Sydney's most iconic civic venues — uniting voices from across the Orthodox community. [View Details →](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/concerts-and-tickets?hsLang=en) Stay tuned… Coming Soon ### Next Performance Sydney, Australia We perform regularly at venues across Sydney and interstate. Subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to hear about upcoming concerts and events. [Stay Informed →](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) ![344078315_5927828094006365_1605454727237574851_n](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/hs-fs/hubfs/344078315_5927828094006365_1605454727237574851_n.jpg?width=2000&height=1195&name=344078315_5927828094006365_1605454727237574851_n.jpg "344078315_5927828094006365_1605454727237574851_n") Media Room ## Film, Audio & Photography Explore our performance recordings on YouTube and Spotify. The choir has released several high-quality studio and live albums capturing the full depth of Byzantine chant. Our YouTube channel features concert highlights, interviews, and rare recordings of Byzantine liturgical and concert repertoire. [Visit Media Room](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/media-room?hsLang=en) ## Get in Touch Wedding bookings, concert enquiries, press requests and collaborations — we welcome all. [Contact Us](https://australianbyzantinechoir.com/contact-us?hsLang=en)