Quests By Community: Key Change TGD Choir, The Power of Voice and Music

Ricki Spencer speaks with Jack Riley, Creative and Musical Director of the Key Change TGD Choir based in Fitzroy, Naarm (Melbourne), Australia’s first choir exclusively for Trans, Gender Diverse and Gender Exploring adults.

Finding your voice as a trans and gender diverse person is complicated, so we deep dive into the power of voice, and the use of music to empower and unite.

Established in early 2022, Key Change TGD Choir aims to provide safe and inclusive spaces to be heard, celebrated, to connect with community, and to experience and share Trans joy.

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