‘We would do well to do as he did and strive for excellence regardless of genre.’

We are deeply shocked and saddened to have lost Ty to Covid-19. We have lost a friend and an inspiration, a unique talent and a passionate advocate.

He inspired all when he joined us in 2018, just as he did throughout his life. Totally unexpectedly, at the end of his performance, he hushed the band and asked the house, willed with hundreds of schoolchildren, massed choirs, refugees and asylum seekers and audience, ‘Are we all important? Is every genre important?’ The response was unanimous. Rest In Peace, Ty.