Step into a vibrant time machine with the Vancouver Men’s Chorus as we transport you to the electrifying era of the ’80s. Totally Awesome ’80s is more than just a summer show—it’s an immersive celebration of a decade known for its bold fashion, innovative sound, and unforgettable spirit. Get swept up in an atmosphere of nostalgia, where every note evokes memories of neon lights, retro dance floors, and the pure joy of musical rebellion.

While the show will most definitely feature the iconic hits—think Queen’s defiant energy in “I Want To Break Free” to Cyndi’s “Time After Time”, and all the exhilarating mash-up of your favourite anthems—it’s the unexpected deep cuts that promise delightful surprises throughout the night. The show not only to bring back the magic of the ’80s but also to invite you to relive its exuberance, one unforgettable moment at a time.

Join us for a summer celebration where the past comes alive in dazzling harmony, and the spirit of the ’80s is celebrated with style, heart, and a touch of pure, unabashed fun.

Granville Island Performance Works

Jun 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 @ 8 p.m.
Jun 8, 14 @ 3 p.m

At a dinner party in the fall of 2015, filmmaker Mark Halliday came up with an idea to work on a documentary style film featuring the beloved Vancouver Men’s Chorus. Over the course of the next two years, Mark followed the VMC behind-the-scenes, captured thousands of hours of footage, and interviewed members of this tight-knitted chorus.

There was no script but, through the interviews, three themes became clear: the VMC has built and shaped a community for queer and gay men in the past four decades; their performances have changed their audience in the most unexpected ways; the chorus has became a chosen family and has integrated with the lives of its members forever. The interviews, combined with clips Mark filmed of the VMC performances in 2016 and 2017, provided an intimate snapshot of Canada’s first GBTQ2+ chorus.

We Are the Vancouver Men’s Chorus debuted at the 2018 Vancouver film festival ‘Out on Screen’ and was featured at the 2019 Atlanta film festival ‘Out on Film’, and later released on OutTV.