Out ‘n Loud
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The men on the stage are members of Out ‘n Loud, Finland’s first choir whose singers are all homosexuals.
One might imagine that the song in question is about love between men, but this is not the case. It tells a story about exercising in a gym.
Out ‘n Loud is a Helsinki-based choir set up a year ago. It has 13 members, and has held five concerts.
“We had to start from scratch. First we had to find out if we could ever get enough people together, and if they will make a commitment.”, recalls Pasi Risberg, the chairman of the choir.
Many who would like to sing have nevertheless been unwilling to come out of the closet and join a gay choir.
“Some would have liked to come to the rehearsals alone. I took a negative view of that. What is the point of joining a choir if you do not want to perform?” Risberg wonders.
Out of the closet, singing loud
