Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus elect new chairman

Vaughan Leyshon was elected Chairman of the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in March.

Vaughan was unanimously selected by members of the chorus to head the body of trustees and officers who manage the Chorus.

Vaughan, who has been a member of the chorus for four years, says: “It’s an honour and a privilege to be elected Chairman of Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus. The Chorus is a vibrant and exciting organisation with a reputation for producing entertaining shows, which delight our large band of dedicated fans.

Obviously, we are known for our singing and our shows, but we also offer opportunities for our members to socialise and we exist, in part, to support our members and the wider community.

I’m looking forward to collaborating with the rest of trustees and, with our Musical Director Marc Yarrow, building on Paul Charlton’s great work in growing the chorus and expanding our repertoire. Fans can expect regular high quality shows with some surprises and new material”.

Paul Charlton, who served the last four years as chairman and three more as trustee, says: “I had an amazing time, but after seven years, I decided to take a break from the management team and I can’t think of a better suited new chairman for the chorus. I want to wish Vaughan the best of luck with his new position and of course, I will be actively helping behind the scenes when required”.

The new Management Team is already hard at work producing the chorus’ forthcoming new show which will premier at the Brighton Fringe Festival at St George’s Church in Kemptown on May 5 & 6.

Entitled The Superhero Show, it will explore and celebrate those people that the chorus’s members regards as their heroes, musical and not, and helped them become who they are now.

The Chorus will be raising funds to help save the ‘outstanding’ flagship HIV charity The Sussex Beacon raising funds under the slogan #SaveTheSussexBeacon.

Erik Jacobsen continues in his role as secretary to the chorus and Silvio Grasso will continue to handle the PR.