Shaking the Tree - choir

“Shaking the Tree is not just a choir, it’s a movement…." Enda Kenny 

Shaking the Tree is one of Melbourne’s most vibrant choirs and a festival crowd favourite. With numerous music festival performances and three acclaimed CDs to its credit, the group achieves musical excellence without sacrifice of heart, soul and good fun.  

With a passion for themes of love, social justice and freedom, the choir is led by professional performer Bronwyn Calcutt, singing her unique arrangements of gypsy, gospel, contemporary and world music.  

Repertoire includes the best of Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Tim Minchin, The Cure, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Warumpi Band, Dr G., Milck, Melanie Safka and Kath Tait, plus some originals by Calcutt and the choir. 

Shaking the Tree also features several skilled musicians accompanying on accordion, guitar, Mandolin, fiddle, whistle, ukuleles and percussion.  

Whether it be on a concert stage or in the street, performances of Shaking the Tree will inspire and uplift audiences with great sound, great moves and great spirit.