ABOUT US

Trans Voices is the UK’s first professional trans+ choir, launched in 2022 with ‘Reclaim’ - a Guardian Films documentary centred around trans joy in the context of the choir’s formation and debut project at Union Chapel, London. The film saw its premiere screening at author Shon Faye’s sold out Rio Cinema, London show. Trans Voices collaborated with Years and Years’ singer Olly Alexander as part of Absolut’s Born to Mix campaign - performing a special version of ‘Shine’ with co-founders ILĀ (fka Anil Sebastian) and Coda Nicolaeff also featuring in a billboard campaign as changemakers.

Affiliated with world-leading alternative choir London Contemporary Voices, Trans Voices is a diverse group of over 20 trans+ vocalists. More than a choir, the sound of this bold new community is utterly distinctive - from hypnotic meditative pieces like ‘Allow’ to the raw call to action of ‘Reclaim’. Trans Voices performed a special sound bath, responding and reacting to 2023 Turner Prize nominee Jessie Darling’s MISERE at St James Piccadilly which included improvised performances with Jon Hopkins / Björk collaborator Cherif Hashizime.

Trans Voices made its first recording appearance on acclaimed violinist and broadcaster Anna Phoebe’s live album Sea Souls. Championed by Mary Ann Hobbs at BBC 6 Music, the vocal collective was asked to create a bespoke jingle for the stations Loud and Proud campaign.

Over the course of 2022, the vocal collective has appeared as part of Camden Roundhouse’s Beyond & Between programme alongside Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show as well at Whitechapel Gallery, Royal Opera House, Pink News Awards 2022 and more. 2023 sees Trans Voices collaborating with Bishi at Brighton Festival and with acclaimed folk artist Sam Lee on his next studio album produced by Bernard Butler.

“As the first professional trans+ choir in the UK, we are here to reclaim the spaces transgender voices are seldom heard in. We are telling our own stories, in our own ways - and it’s liberating.

After all, there are as many ways to be a singer as there are people who sing.”

ILĀ, Co-founder

“We’re developing new ways of singing outside the traditional gender binary, while celebrating the unique qualities of trans voices along the way.”

Coda Nicolaeff, Co-founder

The collective is available for funded projects, sessions, collaborations with artists, performances and workshops. Trans Voices is affiliated with world-leading alternative choir London Contemporary Voices.