Columbus Queerscendos Host Dead Air Halloween Concert

The Columbus Queerscendos, a youth ensemble operating under the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus, will host a Halloween concert titled Dead Air on Oct. 31 at Stonewall Columbus.

Dead Air Concert Details

The performance draws direct inspiration from Welcome to Night Vale, a fictional community radio podcast set in a desert town known for urban legends, conspiracy theories, and paranormal occurrences. Gabriel Gonzales, the assistant artistic director for the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus and director of the youth ensemble, described the event as a blend of spooky storytelling and Halloween music.

“Dead Air is kind of what you’d get if Welcome to Night Vale took place in a haunted house in the middle of the woods,” said CGMC’s Assistant Artistic Director and Youth Ensemble Director Gabriel Gonzales. “It’s spooky, it’s weird, and it’s definitely a little ridiculous in the best way.”

The concert will feature a mix of creepy stories, humorous moments, and seasonal songs. Organizers encourage attendees to arrive in costume for the holiday event.

Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus Background

Established in 1990, the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus provides a non-auditioned, inclusive singing environment for LGBTQ+ community members. Over more than 35 years of operation, the organization has expanded to include well over 100 members representing diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, making it the largest TTBB chorus in Ohio.

The youth ensemble, the Columbus Queerscendos, is open to participants between the ages of 13 and 17 regardless of their prior musical experience. The group currently maintains a roster of seven members.

Stonewall Columbus Performance Information

The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. Performances will take place at Stonewall Columbus, located at 1160 N. High St. in Columbus, Ohio.

Admission is free for individuals aged 18 and under, while adult tickets are priced at $15. Additional information and ticketing details are available through the Columbus Queerscendos website.