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"The Pride Concert was a spirited musical celebration featuring powerful performances of timeless LGBTQ+ anthems with new, unforgettable commissioned works written specifically for this chorus. The enhanced sound quality added depth and richness to the overall experience."


Paul Rolli, Commissioner, City of Wilton Manors, July 2024

PRESS ROOM

Recent articles, awards, marketing collateral

The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) brings song to the community through large-scale, mainstage concerts in high-profile venues, community-based engagements, and volunteer projects. In its 15-year history, the Chorus has expanded to more than 180 singing members and has become the largest gay men's chorus in the southeastern United States under the direction of Artistic Director Gabe Salazar. 


The Chorus has earned a strong reputation for excellence, garnering prestigious invitations to perform throughout the South Florida region. Please read some of the recent articles and recognitions the Chorus has been awarded in our press room. 

Contact

For media-related inquiries, please contact our public relations team at 954-763-2266 x 107. Download our press release and visit our library for other documents related to the Chorus. 

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Media Partners

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Sach Advertising Group supports the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida.

Music is the world’s greatest equalizer, crossing all boundaries and barriers- a universal language that speaks to our soul and humanity. Music has the power to liberate us from our thoughts. Like the air we breathe, music shapes us, propelling us through a magical journey.


Denise M. Jordan, Greater FTL Chamber of Commerce, July 2023

Recognitions

8th Annual Diversity Honors Awards 2024

13th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards 2024

13th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards 2024

Honoring GMCSF for transforming lives by living authentically and advancing inclusiveness. Presented by the Harvey Milk Foundation and The Pride Center at Equality Park

13th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards 2024

13th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards 2024

13th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards 2024

Celebrating GMCSF with the prestigious BBX Capital Organization of the Year – The Arts award. Presented by 211 Broward at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood

City of Fort Lauderdale Proclamation 2023

13th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards 2024

City of Fort Lauderdale Proclamation 2023

Celebrating Disney PRIDE in Concert, organization merges, and recognizing community contributions. Presented by Dean Trantalis, Mayor of Fort Lauderdale.

Town of Davie Proclamation 2021

Town of Davie Proclamation 2021

City of Fort Lauderdale Proclamation 2023

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Uprising in New York City, recognizing GMCSF's contributions. Presented by Judy Paul, Mayor of Davie.

Oakland Park Proclamation 2020

Town of Davie Proclamation 2021

Oakland Park Proclamation 2020

10th Anniversary, Certificate of Appreciation for its mission, vision, and community outreach. Presented by Matthew Sparks, Mayor of Oakland Park. 

Congressional Recognition 2019

Town of Davie Proclamation 2021

Oakland Park Proclamation 2020

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community. Presented by U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

IN THE NEWS

Queer News Tonight

Mark Kent Celebrates 10th Anniversary as Executive Director of Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida, Al Ferguson, May 5, 2025

Citybiz

Funding Arts Broward Continues to Champion the Arts, 2026 Grant Cycle Breaks Record, Awards $405,000 to 56 Local Programs, Staff, April 28, 2025

Queer News Tonight

GMCSF Brings Broadway to Life May 17, Edward Otto Zielke, April 28, 2025

WJBF Channel 6 News

Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Gay Polo League: April 25-26, EIN Presswire, April 22, 2025

Queer News Tonight

GMCSF Raffle for Machu Picchu & Peru June 21, FayWhat?!, April 21, 2025

Queer News Tonight

Divas Tea Dance at Hunter's Nightclub May 3, Edward Otto Zielke, April 21, 2025

Queer News Tonight

GMCSF Announces Historic Raffle For $30,000 Trip To Machu Picchu & Peru For Pride Concert June 21, Bonnie Builder, April 2, 2025

Queer News Tonight

Community Unites for Yom HaShoah Remembrance April 23, Edward Otto Zielke, March 31, 2025

The Lawton Constitution

Florida might bring back arts grants — with political oversight and new strings attached, Anthony Man, March 29, 2025

South Florida Sun Sentinel

Florida might bring back arts grants — with political oversight and new strings attached, Anthony Man, March 28, 2025

BroadwayWorld

Gay Men's Chorus Of South Florida to Present DAZZLING DIVAS - A TRIBUTE TO ICONIC VOICES, A.A. Christi, March 26, 2025

The Town Crier - Wellington

Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament Returns For 15th Anniversary, Town-Crier Editor, March 21, 2025

Queer News Tonight

GMCSF Broadway Blockbusters on March 21, and the Call for Dazzling Divas Auditions is on March 22, Edward Otto Zielke, March 17, 2025

Queer News Tonight

Blockbusters Light Up South Florida on March 21, Edward Otto Zielke, March 3, 2025

Queer News Tonight

GMCSF Brings Broadway Blockbusters To The Parker March 21, Edward Otto Zielke, March 3, 2025

OUTSFL

GMCSF’s Emotional Tribute to Black Struggles, John Hayden, February 28, 2025

Bear World Magazine

No One Is Alone: Finding Community With The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida, BWM, Feb 27, 2025

Queer News Tonight

GMCSF Brings Two Huge Concerts On Social Justice And Broadway's Best, Edward Otto Zielke, Feb 24, 2025

Queer News Tonight

Gay Men's Chorus South Florida Shock On Kennedy Center Cancellation Of DC WorldPride, Dr. Edward Summers, Feb 20, 2025

Queer News Tonight

Unbroken Voices, Songs For Justice & Redemption February 27, 8pm at Sunshine Cathedral, Edward Otto Zielke, Feb 12, 2025

Queer News Tonight

Time For 'Songs of Justice And Redemption' As GMCSF Presents Unbroken Voices February 27, Edward Otto Zielke, Feb 12, 2025

Queer News Tonight

The Important GMCSF Unbroken Voices Songs For Justice and Redemption At Sunshine Cathedral, Dr. Bobby Huen, February 10, 2025

Bear World Magazine

GMCSF Presents A Concert for Justice, Hope, and Community, BWM Staff, February 4, 2025

Queer News Tonight

GMCSF And West End Lounge Celebrate SHOUT! Cabaret February 6, Edward Otto Zielke, February 3, 2025

South Florida Sun Sentinel

Black History Month in South Florida: Parades, festivals, art & music, Kari Barnett, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, February 1, 2025

Queer News Tonight

GMCSF's SHOUT! Cabaret Return to The West End Lounge on February 6, Edward Otto Zielke, January 27, 2025

Queer News Tonight

GMCSF and BOSFL Host Community Sing Along At Hunters February 1, Edward Otto Zielke, January 20, 2025

Florida Hockey Now

How to Watch Ducks at Panthers; Lines, Betting Odds and More - Florida Hockey Now, Florida Hockey Now, January 18, 2025

Florida Panthers

Florida Panthers to Host Pride Night Presented by Stoli Vodka on Saturday, Jan. 18 vs. Anaheim Ducks, Florida Panthers PR, January 15, 2025

Queer News Tonight

Unbroken Voices Songs For Justice and Redemption by GMCSF February 27 at The Sunshine Cathedral, Edward Otto Zielke, January 13, 2025

OUTSFL

GMCSF to Host Concerts Dec. 13 & Dec. 17, John Hayden, December 9, 2024

Islander News

Islander News

Cava ready for second term as Mayor, Hillard Grossman,  December 5, 2024 

South Florida SunSentinel

Not feeling the Christmas vibe? Here are some South Florida yuletide shows to help get you there, Rod Stafford Hagwood, December 5, 2024

Queer News Tonight

GMCSF Presents A Holiday Extravaganza at Hard Rock Live December 17, Edward Otto Zielke, Dec 2, 2024 

OutClique Magazine

Holiday Fabulosity! Todrick Hall and GMCSF Unite In Song, Charles Baran, November 27, 2024

OUTSFL

Gay Chorus Gala Strikes Perfect Chord, John Hayden, November 21, 2024

Miami Herald

Want to control where your money goes? Give Miami Day breaks it down for donations, Michelle Marchante, Nov 11, 2024

OUTSFL

GMCSF Holds Chic & Unique Ball Saturday, John Hayden, Oct 30, 2024

Operawire

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Receives BBX Capital Foundation Arts & Culture Grant, Afton Wooten, Oct 23, 2024

Bear World Magazine

Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Presents The Chic & Unique Ball, Cyrsdtal Opulence Unleashed, BWM Staff, Oct 21, 2024



Queer News Tonight

The Chic & Unique Ball, Crystal Opulence Unleashed November 2 at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Edward Otto Zielke, Oct 14, 2024



Queer News Tonight

GMCSF Announces A Season To Shout About, Eric Restivo, Oct 8, 2024



Operawire

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Announces 2024-25 Season, Chloe Rabinowitz, Oct 8, 2024



BroadwayWorld

The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Unveils 15th Anniversary Season. The season will feature holiday classics, Broadway hits, and iconic divas, Chloe Rabinowitz, Oct 7, 2024



Queer News Tonight

The Chic & Unique Ball, Crystal Opulence Unleashed November 2 at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, FayWhat?!, Sept 30, 2024

OutClique

Glitter and Be Gay at the GMCSF’s Chic and Unique Ball, Charles Baran, Sept 30, 2024  •  Gabe Salazar Announces Season 15 for GMCSF, Denny Patterson, Sept 30, 2024

OUTSFL

Men Who Dance, Men Who Sing, and Women in Dresses, Rick Karlin, Sept 25, 2024  •  Our Fund Steps Up After DeSantis Slashes Arts Budgets, John Hayden, Sept 18, 2024  •  Ronnie Larsen's 'Scenes From My Love Life' Showing at The Foundry; GMCSF to Host The Chic & Unique Ball, Rick Karlin, Sept 16, 2024

Bear World Magazine

Gay Men's Chorus and Bears of South Florida Team Up for Sing-Along Event, BWM staff, Sept 10, 2024

Operawire

Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida to Showcase 'The Chic & Unique Ball, David Salazar, Sept 6, 2024

Edge Media Network

Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Presents the Chic & Unique Ball: Crystal Opulence Unleashed, EMN Staff, Sept 4, 2024

Broadway World

Gay Men's Chorus Of South Florida Presents THE CHIC & UNIQUE BALL: CRYSTAL OPULENCE UNLEASHED, A. A. Cristi, Sept 3, 2024

Queer News Tonight

Auditions for the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida will be on Saturday, September 7, at Sunshine Cathedral, FayWhat, August 26, 2024

OUTSFL Magazine

The 2024 South Florida Out & Proud list: Edward Otto Zielke, The Melodic Marketer, Denise Brown, August 23, 2024

Queer News Tonight

Final auditions for the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida September 7 at Sunshine Cathedral, FayWhat, August 18, 2024


OutCoast TV LGBTQ+ Florida and the USA

Fort Lauderdale LGBTQ+ & Accessibility Travel Guide | Inclusive Tips for Everyone Under the Sun, Rachel Covello, August 19, 2024

The Our Fund Foundation

The Our Fund Foundation Achieves $150,000 Fundraising Goal, Financial GHap Now Filled For South Florida LGBTQ Arts & Culture Organizations Impacted By State's Elimination Of Grant Funding, OFF Staff, August 13, 2024


Queer News Tonight

Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida audition for singers on August 10 and September 7, FayWhat, August 5, 2024

Jon Sims Endowment Fund

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida rises to “New Heights” with JSEF grant, JSEF Staff, July 26, 2024

OutClique Magazine

GMCSF Announces Season 15 Auditions, OCQ Staff, July 19, 2024

OUTSFL

GMCSF Heads North for Mega-Chorus Event John Hayden, July 16, 2024

Beloved Member of Local Gay Chorus Dies, John Hayden, July 10, 2024

GMCSF Ends Season on A High Note, John Hayden, July 3, 2024

Queer News Tonight

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Will Be Featured At World GALA Chorus Festival, Alex Morash, July 2, 2024

The Our Fund Foundation

Arts & Culture Organizations Face Financial Crisis As Florida Eliminates State Funding, Our Fund Blog, July 2, 2024

OUTSFL

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida's ‘Then, Now, and Forever,’ June 29 Nile Fortner, June 29, 2024

Bear World Magazine

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida to be Featured at GALA Choruses Festival, BWM Staff, June 28, 2024

BroadwayWorld

Florida Arts Organizations Push For Donations Following State Funding Cuts, Joshua Wright, Jun. 25, 2024

SunSentinel

‘Pride: Then, Now, and Forever’: Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida show to share the music of generations past and present, Nile Fortner, June 25, 2024 

OUT SFL

Local Arts Orgs Respond to Shocking Budget Cuts, JW Arnold, June 20, 2024 

OutClique Magazine

Arts & Culture Organizations Facing Financial Crisis as Florida Eliminates State Funding, Our Fund, June 19, 2024 

South Florida PBS

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida: Finding Family Through Song, June 15, 2024 

SunSentinel

Pride Month 2024: Here’s a South Florida guide to June’s LGBTQ+ celebrations, Rod Stafford Hagwood, May 23, 2024 

OutClique Magazine

Oh, So Proudly They Sing – GMCSF Returns to The Parker, Charles Baran, May 23, 2024 

BroadwayWorld

Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Will Perform Pride: Then, Now, and Forever - A Multigenerational Concert Celebration, Stephi Wild, May 14, 2024

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