House of Hymns x Mardi Gras Special: Karaoke backed by a live choir
Description
For Mardi Gras 2027, House of Hymns takes over The Imperial’s basement for a night of queer joy and big voices.
House of Hymns is a new kind of karaoke night — performers sing pop and queer anthems backed by a live 12-person choir. Fun, uplifting, and just a little bit unhinged.
We honour Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Robyn, Chappell Roan, George Michael, Lady Gaga and more. This is a space of devotion to the pop diva and we treat them with the reverence they deserve.
Come along for a feel-good night and experience songs you know and love, in a whole new way.
Want to perform on stage? Register in advance to guarantee your spot on the night, or try your luck as a walk-in (we always save spots on the night for those feeling flirty and spontaneous). See our FAQs below for the how-to.
In the House of Hymns, we celebrate the mediocre, the brave and the magnificent. No experience necessary.
We have an allocation of tickets for First Nations community. Please contact the host for details.
FAQs
- Want to perform on stage at House of Hymns?
Want a guaranteed spot? Register in advance, choose your night (18 Feb or 4 March) and pick a song from the Book of Hymns - our curated shortlist of pop and queer anthems. Registered performers get a dedicated spot in the running order, for those who know they want their diva moment.
Feeling spontaneous? Put your name down when you arrive and choose from songs the choir already knows by heart. Walk-in spots are limited and subject to availability. For our Mardi Gras special, we’re opening up more walk-in spots alongside advance registrations.
However you find your way to the stage, our live 12-person choir wraps around your voice and has your back for every note. Literally. No experience required. It’s all about having fun.
Performer registration is separate to your event ticket.
Register to perform → - What songs can I sing?
You'll choose from the Book of Hymns — our curated shortlist of pop and queer anthems, picked specifically because they're known, loved, and ready to be belted out with a choir behind you. Think Madonna, Robyn, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, and more.
You can view the full song list in the performer registration form. Register to perform →
- Can I perform with friends?
Absolutely. You can bring up to 3 friends with you (up to 4 people total on stage at once). Just flag it when you register so we know how many voices to expect. Your friends don't need to register separately, just make sure they've got a ticket to the show. Register to perform →
- Is the venue accessible?
Yes. The Imperial basement is wheelchair accessible with lifts, and there is a performance space on the upper level of the basement for performers who need step-free access.
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