Can you imagine Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” being sung by not one, not one thousand, but a grand total of 102,074 singers? Surely, that’s impossible. But the folks of Pub Choir™ pulled it off to perfection, in a viral clip that’s since topped more than half a million views!
Filmed over the course of about three years, with song snippets recorded at every Pub Choir show held across Australia during that period, this masterfully mixed rendition shows that the world’s love for Queen is still alive and abundant, pulling a nation together in heartwarming moments of music and absolute marvelry. Music Man readers can watch their performance unfold in the clip below!
It all begins with a single auditorium, stuffed to the rafters with Queen fans, and a singer-counting ticker scaling up to a total of 1,680 singers. But that only includes those singing the six-minute song’s very first line! As the organisers of Pub Choir reveal, “each new audience added one line from ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’” – and by the time the collective reached the first hint of the hit’s piano backing, over 5,300 vocalists had already made their voices heard.
It may sound like a recipe for disaster, given that these singers are all regular folk, mostly without any musical training. However, just like a primary school choir, when their voices blend together into one grandiose force, their rough edges are instantly smoothed out; their voices mingle and merge to form the impression of a pitch-perfect rendition.
Want to learn more about the rich history of Pub Choir? ABC News uncovered their surprising story in the short documentary above!
As the singer-counter keeps dramatically ticking up into the tens of thousands, and soon over 100k, Pub Choir’s infectious spirit is unleashed in full force – vocalists of every race and generation joining as one, with smiles plastered across their faces, feeling each moment of Queen’s iconic lyrics as if Bo Rap didn’t become an overplayed hit. It’s the epitome of community spirit, and it’s a true delight to behold, even if you’ve grown to secretly despise the song itself!
Astrid Jorgensen takes the main stage in each theatre she visits and films in, conducting her vast audience in song like an absolute girl-boss. She explained her tactics to ABC News, stating, “[Pub Choir] is an entirely improvised comedy music lesson where I try to convince groups of untrained strangers to learn a song in three-part harmony.”
Pub Choir’s official YouTube description uncovers an even more wholesome side to Astrid’s open-armed musical mentality, as she writes, “Everybody can sing (not always well) and Pub Choir is out to prove it […] Every voice is good ENOUGH (not good, just good enough) […] This show won’t make you get any better at singing, but hopefully it makes you feel 1-10% less ashamed. Achievable goals.”
With 125 videos currently glitzing Pub Choir’s YouTube channel, and four videos topping the million-view milestone, Pub Choir isn’t simply another internet gimmick. In 2025, Astrid took her phenomenon to the stage of America’s Got Talent, for a rendition of Toto’s megahit “Africa” that’s earned more than 5.2 million views to date!
Pub Choir’s 102,074‑strong “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a joyful testament to the power of community singing and viral wonder. If you want more — clips, behind‑the‑scenes footage and tour info — check the useful links below this paragraph to discover the full story.