The Fest City Singers is a choral organization designed to promote understanding and unity within the Gay & Lesbian community of Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. Through our unique form of entertainment, the cabaret, we address the challenges that we face with a purposeful eye and a song in our heart. We strive to give a voice to the men and women in our community. Join us and share in the gift of unity and music.
Our History
The Fest City Singers was founded early in 1985, when it was originally named the "Festival City Gay Chorus". An initial group of fifteen people formed from the dream and vision of a core group or four: Ron Thate, Dan Gniotczynski, Bernie Sans, and Joey Appleman. The group came about to provide the sole entertainment for the softball Gay World Series held in Milwaukee that year.
By mid-1986 the group, which had changed its name to the Fest City Singers, had grown to 40 members, under the direction of Bernard Sans. In that first year, they had performed in numerous benefits for Mandella, the Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP), and the BESTD Clinic.
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