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KARAOKE singers are sometimes criticised for being tone deaf, but at this year’s Fringe a group of singers is being applauded.
Charity Deaf: Can Do is hosting a one-off night of “Deaf Karaoke”, with proceeds from the event to go towards providing speech pathologists, occupational therapy and technology to help people with hearing problems.
Hove resident Megan Gardner, a community fundraising co-ordinator for the charity, could not pass up an opportunity to perform. She was diagnosed with moderate hearing loss as a baby and was helped by the charity before becoming a staff member.
“It is very rewarding giving back to something that has given me a lot,” she said.
Barry Priori is a deaf, sign language tutor for the charity and will also take part on the night.
“It will be a lot of fun and will provide us with the opportunity to be involved in a Fringe program,” he said.
“I like Elvis songs, so I would consider performing one of his songs”.
Translators will accompany the performers so everyone in the audience can sing along.
“Deaf Karaoke” starts at 6pm on Sunday March 4 at the Butterfly House, 262 South Tce, Adelaide. Details: FringeTIX on 1300 374 643.
KARAOKE singers are sometimes criticised for being tone deaf, but at this year’s Fringe a group of singers is being applauded.
Charity Deaf: Can Do is hosting a one-off night of “Deaf Karaoke”, with proceeds from the event to go towards providing speech pathologists, occupational therapy and technology to help people with hearing problems.
Hove resident Megan Gardner, a community fundraising co-ordinator for the charity, could not pass up an opportunity to perform. She was diagnosed with moderate hearing loss as a baby and was helped by the charity before becoming a staff member.
“It is very rewarding giving back to something that has given me a lot,” she said.
Barry Priori is a deaf, sign language tutor for the charity and will also take part on the night.
“It will be a lot of fun and will provide us with the opportunity to be involved in a Fringe program,” he said.
“I like Elvis songs, so I would consider performing one of his songs”.
Translators will accompany the performers so everyone in the audience can sing along.
“Deaf Karaoke” starts at 6pm on Sunday March 4 at the Butterfly House, 262 South Tce, Adelaide. Details: FringeTIX on 1300 374 643.