The OZY Youth Choir Honouring Defence Service INC
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Be Part of History! Join 1000 Voices for Reconciliation - 30 May 2025
On May 30, 2025 in the prestigious Great Hall of Parliament House, 1000 voices—comprising Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, youth choirs, respected elders, and community leaders—will come together to sing for reconciliation, peace, and unity.
This historic event will be a defining moment in our national narrative, echoing through generations.
We invite you to be part of this historical yarning in song remembering those who died on country.
Walk in the Footsteps of History – Western Front Tour Nov 2025!
There are a few places left so join us for a special info session to learn about the Western Front Tour 2025, an unforgettable journey through France and Belgium, where we will honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who served.
Explore historic battlefields, memorials, and key sites while gaining a deeper understanding of Australia’s role in history.
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Watch a video below of our 2018 Singing Tour of the Western Front
About The OZY Youth Choir Honouring Defence Service INC
The OZY Youth Choir Honouring Defence Service, Inc. is the world’s first online youth choir dedicated to commemoration, education, and welfare.
It unites young emerging leaders and veteran families, fostering a strong sense of belonging no matter where they live. With national reach and international partnerships, the choir supports veterans, their families, and First Nations young emerging elders across cities, regional, rural, and remote communities.
Led by Creative Director OJ Rushton, the choir’s leadership program features remembrance singing tours both on country and abroad, using music to connect people to history and healing.
Recognized nationally for its role in commemorative events like ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, the choir strengthens community and unity through music and storytelling.
In 2025, the choir will lead a 1000-voice performance in the Great Hall of Parliament House for Reconciliation Week, emphasizing its commitment to reconciliation and peace.
Its current theme, “Making Peas/ce,” in partnership with Hazel Davies, highlights collaboration with First Nations communities to honour those who have served and remembering those who died both on country and for country.
The OZY Youth Choir is more than just a choir—it is a leadership programme stepping young people into leadership. It is also a movement, bringing people together through the power of music to inspire, educate, and heal.