Ale House Rock. A Christchurch Pub Choir

Name: Ale House Rock. A Christchurch Pub Choir
Start: 2026-06-11T09:00:00+12:00
End: 2026-06-11T11:00:00+12:00
Location: Altiora

Schedule

Thu Jun 11 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC+12:00

Location

Altiora | Christchurch, CA

ALE HOUSE ROCK - A Christchurch Pub Choir.
Our best kept noisy little secret, Altiora, ChCh Arts Centre Only $10.
If you know about the Aussie ‘Pub choir’ phenomenon, then you’ll understand the concept, for those that don’t, simply it a bunch of folks having a drink and a bloody good singsong with surprising results.
Hosted by Local music veteran David Thorpe AKA, Davey Backyard, The Skeatles, Li’l Chuck, The Black Velvet Band etc.. these sessions are proven to be fantastic social sonic fun for all.
Q&A
Do I need to be able to sing? - NO! That's all part of the fun.
How does it work? We'll pick apart a popular song, create a bit of order and harmony, split the group into sections, call and response that kind of thing...
What songs will we sing? - Popular ones with lots of nice bits you can hum, holler, sing or harmonise with. (so far we have done Mustang Sally, Help!, Rocketman, Livin' on a prayer, in the air tonight, Wannabee and more - all videos here https://www.backyardmusic.co.nz/ale-house-rock )
Where is it? - Altiora at The Arts centre (the old gymnasium neat The Dux)
When it is? - Monthly on Thursdays from 19 Feb 2026 'roughly the middle Thursday'
Is there a cover charge? Yes - 10 Bucks a head (plus BF), per session.
Do we need to book? Best to book a ticket here Ticket Link https://events.humanitix.com/ale-house-rock but cash door sales should be available.
Will there be a Facebook event? - This is it.
Can anyone come? - YES, the more the merrier
Can we get food and drink? - Yes, there are food trucks at the arts centre and a bar at Altiora.
Can I have more info? - YES, This isn’t going to be St Paul’s cathedral choir, It’s all going to be a bit loose, a bit of a rabble-rouser, but most importantly a good laugh and a good social. It's not a direct copy of any other Pub Choirs, I put my own spin on it and it's mighty good fun.
Will Davey have forgotten to tell me any vital information? - Probably
What if I need more info? - Just drop me a line via the singalong facebook page HERE or my website backyardmusic.co.nz
Shall we tell our friends? - Of course you should.
Am I right in thinking that this is a brilliant name? - Correct, Ale House Rock, Genius if I do say so myself.
Cheers, Davey.