CHOIR CAMP
VIC- 24-26 OCt 2025
This is Choir Camp, Mama Kin Spender style. A carefully curated weekend of workshops and fireside singalongs featuring our favourite choir leaders, somatic practices and movement sessions. All accomodation and catering included and most importantly, the chance to all be together for AN ENTIRE WEEKEND!
WA Choir Camp will be nestled on Ngoongar country, Dwellingup, surrounded by majestic bushland.
VIC Choir Camp will be held in the beautiful surrounds of Eastern Maar Kirrae Whurrung (Princetown), along the coastline of The Great Ocean Road.
WA Choir Camp will be nestled on Ngoongar country, Dwellingup, surrounded by majestic bushland.
VIC Choir Camp will be held in the beautiful surrounds of Eastern Maar Kirrae Whurrung (Princetown), along the coastline of The Great Ocean Road.
I have never been this excited about my future. I simply can not thank you all enough for all of your hard work and time.”
Come and sing yourself warm by the light of the choir
When we sing together, we remember the most important thing of all; that we belong to each other.
In a rapidly changing world, amid an epidemic of loneliness, more than ever we need to seek the places of deepest connection to ourselves and others. Singing together is the chance to connect in resonance and be bonded in harmony. Is there any better feeling?
We’ve worked with countless choirs across the touring trail and uncovered a rich community of heart-driven folk and fellow lovers of song. Along the way, a dream emerged. A vision to converge these streams into one river of song, intimate festival style. To gatherthe sparks, lit with choirs near and far and to open the experience to others. To light up a little choir fire.
Join us, you don’t need to be in a choir to come sit by this fire.
“It was perfection...
I run lots of camps for my job and this Choir Camp was next level!!”
In a rapidly changing world, amid an epidemic of loneliness, more than ever we need to seek the places of deepest connection to ourselves and others. Singing together is the chance to connect in resonance and be bonded in harmony. Is there any better feeling?
We’ve worked with countless choirs across the touring trail and uncovered a rich community of heart-driven folk and fellow lovers of song. Along the way, a dream emerged. A vision to converge these streams into one river of song, intimate festival style. To gatherthe sparks, lit with choirs near and far and to open the experience to others. To light up a little choir fire.
Join us, you don’t need to be in a choir to come sit by this fire.
I run lots of camps for my job and this Choir Camp was next level!!”
CHOIR CAMP Hosts
DANIELLE CARUANAMama Kin, Mama Kin Spender
Danielle is a storyteller, mischief maker and word nerd who taps the human condition with equal parts ferocity and vulnerability. An esteemed ARIA nominated and WAM award winning songwriter, she has toured extensively nationally & internationally captivating audiences with her distinct blend of storytelling, vulnerability, humour and songs. Danielle has a knack for establishing instant and intimate connections.
DINGO SPENDER
Spender, Mama Kin Spender
Dingo is an ARIA nominated, WAM award winning multi-instrumentalist musician, composer and producer. He has toured intertnationally and natioanly with a variety of different projects and styles. Dingo is also an accredited Pranayama breathwork facilitator. He also facilitaites and leads the Wildman Choir, a community choir for all men to gather in circle, and build connections.
VIRGINIA BOTTMama Kin Spender, First Chorus Band of Singers
Virginia is resident Choir Director and Arranger for Mama Kin Spender as well as First Chorus Band of Singers, a choir who has collaborated with artists of various mediums over the past 15 years. She’s directed children's choirs, led mass choir projects and mentored others. She uses music, relational poetics and a somatic lens in service of people having direct access to themselves, the moment and the larger field of awareness.
STACIA GONINON
Mama Kin Spender
Stacia brings decades of experience in the music and creative industries. Stacia’s experience is broad and underpinned by creating support structure for creatives to do what they do best. Creative direction is at the heart of what Stacia brings to all of her work, it is inherent in her nature to intentionally bring the highest level of aesthetic pleasure to all that she touches.
SPECIAL GUESTS
VIKKI THORN(WA ONLY)
For the last 30 years Vikki Thorn has been singing and touring as one third of The Waifs.
Known for her evocative song writing including Bridal Train, Sun Dirt Water & Take me to Town, Thorn is renowned for her powerful vocals and unique blues harp playing; she is a dynamic & passionate performer who has sung with Bob Dylan, Levon Helm, Paul Kelly, John Butler and Missy Higgins.
SUE JOHNSON
(WA ONLY)
Sue Johnson is a prolific composer of original Australian vocal music; joyful, innovative and nourishing songs cherished by singers and audiences world wide, including USA all state chorus'. Sue lectured in improvisation at the VCA for over a decade, co-founded vocal group Coco’s Lunch, directs four choirs Trolls, Pagan Angels Women Of Love & Fury (WOLF) & Living Out Loud.
ELANA STONE
(VIC ONLY)
Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Elana Stone is a double ARIA Award-winning musician.
A member of the ARIA award-winning folk and alt country act ‘All Our Exes Live In Texas’, who have opened for The Backstreet Boys (USA), Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats (USA) and Australian icons Midnight Oil.
Elana is also an ongoing member of Missy Higgins’ live band and has released 4 spectacular solo albums under her own name.
FIPE PRUESS(VIC ONLY)
Fipe is a cacao cultivator, creative and a polynesian dancer. Co-founder of Social Enterprise Living Koko, she deep love of country as a community cultural development practitioner, continuing a 200 year old tradition in cacao cultivation legacy. Through her facilitation of Pasifika Movement, Fipe shares cultural knowledge and understanding of kincentric relationships through Indigenous Pasifika (Pacific Island) movement, teaching movements that personifies nature and our deep relationshp with it.
I will never forget it, sharing something so, so wonderful with like-minded and like-hearted souls”
WA LocatioN
Choir Camp WA 2025 will be held at Jarrahfall Bush Camp on Nyoongar Country (Dwellingup), just an hour south of Perth. Surrounded by acres of lush forest, the peaceful setting has comprehensive facilities, including event spaces and separate accommodation.
VIC Location
Choir Camp 2025 will be held at Kangaroobie, a purpose-built camp located on Old Ocean Road in Eastern Maar Kirrae Whurrung (Princetown), Victoria. There are acres of beautiful, lush fields to relax in and enjoy the stunning views of the iconic Shipwreck Coast looking towards the Twelve Apostles. Kangaroobie sits above the Gellibrand River and has commanding 360° views of farmland, the coast, the river and wetlands.
Choir Camp 2025 will be held at Kangaroobie, a purpose-built camp located on Old Ocean Road in Eastern Maar Kirrae Whurrung (Princetown), Victoria. There are acres of beautiful, lush fields to relax in and enjoy the stunning views of the iconic Shipwreck Coast looking towards the Twelve Apostles. Kangaroobie sits above the Gellibrand River and has commanding 360° views of farmland, the coast, the river and wetlands.
Accomodation
OPTION ONE DORM ACCOMODATION
You can opt to stay in the dorm rooms provided. You will need to bring your own sheets, blankets/sleeping bag and pillow.
OPTION TWO SELF CAMP
You can self camp on site (free with ticket) you must bring all your own camping equipment.
*All bathrooms will be shared.
For WA ONLY we have a very limited number of private double ensuite rooms and also some private 3 bed rooms. Both will attract an additional charge.
You can opt to stay in the dorm rooms provided. You will need to bring your own sheets, blankets/sleeping bag and pillow.
OPTION TWO SELF CAMP
You can self camp on site (free with ticket) you must bring all your own camping equipment.
*All bathrooms will be shared.
For WA ONLY we have a very limited number of private double ensuite rooms and also some private 3 bed rooms. Both will attract an additional charge.
Meals
We look forward to serving you delicious, hearty, meals, carefully crafted by hand selected chefs.
Included meals are; Breakfast, Morning tea, Lunch, Afternoon tea and Dinner.
Alcohol is not provided in the ticket price but will be available to purchase (no BYO but there is a basic bar and cafe on site)
Included meals are; Breakfast, Morning tea, Lunch, Afternoon tea and Dinner.
Alcohol is not provided in the ticket price but will be available to purchase (no BYO but there is a basic bar and cafe on site)
TELL ME MORE
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
All workshop sessions, accommodation and delicious meals.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
Small and large workshop sessions with your hosts and special guests.
Singing together around the fire, breathwork, dance and movement sessions.
Time to relax and get to know other participants and share meals together.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Anyone and everyone (you just need to be 18+). If you love to sing then please join us.
TIERED PRICING + PAYMENT PLANS
We have set up equitable pricing across three tiers, Earth Wind and Fire, see descriptions below for each.
Payment plans are available on all tiers, they are split into 10 weekly payments.
AND....We have worked extremely hard to keep the pricing for 2025 the same as it was in 2024, it is no mean feat!
We do all of this, because we really want you there.
FIRE
I am financially well-resourced, so I'm pitching in a bit more to help others join Choir Camp 2025.
One-time payment $780 / 10 Weekly payments of $82
WIND
I have reasonable access to financial resources now or in the future.
One-time payment $690 / 10 Weekly payments of $73
EARTH
I can’t swing a Wind or Fire Tier ticket right now, but I appreciate those going for the higher tiers are making it possible for me to attend.
One-time payment $630 / 10 Weekly payments of $67.
All workshop sessions, accommodation and delicious meals.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
Small and large workshop sessions with your hosts and special guests.
Singing together around the fire, breathwork, dance and movement sessions.
Time to relax and get to know other participants and share meals together.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Anyone and everyone (you just need to be 18+). If you love to sing then please join us.
TICKET PRICING
TIERED PRICING + PAYMENT PLANSWe have set up equitable pricing across three tiers, Earth Wind and Fire, see descriptions below for each.
Payment plans are available on all tiers, they are split into 10 weekly payments.
AND....We have worked extremely hard to keep the pricing for 2025 the same as it was in 2024, it is no mean feat!
We do all of this, because we really want you there.
FIRE
I am financially well-resourced, so I'm pitching in a bit more to help others join Choir Camp 2025.
One-time payment $780 / 10 Weekly payments of $82
WIND
I have reasonable access to financial resources now or in the future.
One-time payment $690 / 10 Weekly payments of $73
EARTH
I can’t swing a Wind or Fire Tier ticket right now, but I appreciate those going for the higher tiers are making it possible for me to attend.
One-time payment $630 / 10 Weekly payments of $67.