100 Women, 100 Stories celebrates the power of women’s voices. DURING the 2020 lockdowns, a community arts organisation called The House That Dan Built spoke to 100 women from around Australia. They shared stories of resilience, connection to community, and reflections on their lives.
The recorded interviews were given to six award-winning Australian female composers who wove those stories into a one-hour choral experience.
The event premiered at the Sydney Town Hall in 2023 and this month it comes to Wonthaggi’s Union Theatre.
The recorded interviews were given to six award-winning Australian female composers who wove those stories into a one-hour choral experience.
The event premiered at the Sydney Town Hall in 2023 and this month it comes to Wonthaggi’s Union Theatre.
Artistic director Danielle OKeefe said the response from the Bass Coast Community has been overwhelming, with 124 participants and a waiting list.
While they have more than enough women, they are still keen to hear from girls aged eight to 15. “The girls will join the women for a few songs. It's lovely to have eight-year-olds all the way up to 80 on stage together. (Register at 100 Women Wonthaggi.)
You don’t have to be an experienced singer to take part. Even if you have little or no music background, a team of experienced conductors will make sure you feel confident on the day.
Comments from those who have taken part in earlier performances reveal it as a life-changing, enjoyable experience.
While they have more than enough women, they are still keen to hear from girls aged eight to 15. “The girls will join the women for a few songs. It's lovely to have eight-year-olds all the way up to 80 on stage together. (Register at 100 Women Wonthaggi.)
You don’t have to be an experienced singer to take part. Even if you have little or no music background, a team of experienced conductors will make sure you feel confident on the day.
Comments from those who have taken part in earlier performances reveal it as a life-changing, enjoyable experience.
"We were not singers, our voices akin to scratched records. Afterwards, we firmly believed that we could perform at the Sydney Opera House if they’d let us, and therein lies the power of this work. This collective act of creating harmony boosts confidence and self-esteem, giving women a strong voice both literally and figuratively, and the women in that room relished every moment."
- Claire Harris, manager of the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
The Bass Coast event also features Clare Bowditch, a multi-award-winning musician, alongside six exceptional female musicians. Their music honours the resilience, strength, and diversity of women’s experiences.
The event has been sponsored by Bass Coast Shire Council, Westernport Water, Phillip Island Nature Parks, and Bass Coast Health to mark International Women’s Day.
100 Women, 100 Stories, Sunday, March 16, 3.30pm. Tickets include afternoon tea, with drinks available at the bar. Book at Trybooking.
The event has been sponsored by Bass Coast Shire Council, Westernport Water, Phillip Island Nature Parks, and Bass Coast Health to mark International Women’s Day.
100 Women, 100 Stories, Sunday, March 16, 3.30pm. Tickets include afternoon tea, with drinks available at the bar. Book at Trybooking.