On 1 November, Albany Creek Memorial Park will host Australia’s first Grief Karaoke, an event inviting people to sing the songs that help them process loss and remember loved ones in a shared and supportive space.
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Running from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Grief Karaoke: Grief & Good Vibes offers participants a chance to sing in memory of someone or something they have lost, whether that be a person, a pet, a relationship, or even a dream. Organisers describe the event as a way to blend karaoke with emotional expression, creating a community space where people can connect through music.
The initiative comes from Big Love Ceremonies, led by Jo, a Brisbane-based celebrant and grief counsellor with more than 15 years of experience supporting families through times of loss. “Grief can be isolating,” Jo explained. “People often don’t know how to talk about it, and our society isn’t always great at making space for those feelings. Grief Karaoke helps turn that around, it connects rather than separates.”
While karaoke in a cemetery might sound unusual, the concept draws from deeper traditions. Long before Halloween became about costumes and lollies, it marked Samhain, an ancient Celtic time of remembrance for those who had passed. By holding the event during the Halloween weekend, participants are invited to reflect and reconnect with that older meaning of remembrance.
Guests will be welcomed with a drink on arrival and light refreshments, included in the $25 ticket price. Proceeds will go to Ambulance Wish Queensland, a local charity that grants final wishes for terminally ill Queenslanders, helping them experience something meaningful in their final days. The program, run through Palliative Care Queensland, has fulfilled hundreds of wishes, including beach trips and family gatherings.
Organisers describe the evening as relaxed and supportive, guided by the theme “connection, not perfection.” Participants can sing, listen, or simply be present. The goal, they say, is to create a space where grief can be voiced rather than hidden.
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They hope the event will offer a meaningful and unconventional way to mark the season, inviting anyone who finds comfort in music to join and share songs that hold special meaning.
Event details:
What: Grief Karaoke – Grief & Good Vibes
When: Saturday, 1 November, 6–8pm
Where: Albany Creek Memorial Park
Tickets: $25 (includes drink and nibbles)
Proceeds: Fundraiser for Ambulance Wish Queensland
Bookings: events.humanitix.com/grief-karaoke
Published 8-October-2025
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