Tutti Arts

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the place now called South Australia, and all First Peoples living and working on this land. We celebrate the history and contemporary creativity of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respect to Elders – past and present. We acknowledge Kaurna, Peramangk and Ngadjuri peoples on whose lands our events and activities are imagined, planned and held. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

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TGIF – Thank God It’s Friday

Tutti Collective

TGIF brings together outstanding vocalists with perfect pitch.

TGIF are a group of talented neurodivergent and learning disabled singers who perform popular cover songs and medleys.

TGIF is made up of learning disabled and neurodivergent artists Aimee Crathern, Andy Norman, Annika Hooper, Caroline Hardy, Jordan Allard, Michelle Hall and Sam Bateman. Together, they make exceptional harmonies

They are led by Carol Young – Musical Director and Hayley Sommers‑Cain.

Professional photo shot of TGIF - some members standing and others sitting and one member is kneeling down in front, they are forming a group and all smiling at the camera.
Photo by Alex Frayne.
Professional photo shot of TGIF - some members standing and others sitting in a group and all smiling at the camera.
Photo by Alex Frayne.
TGIF singing on stage at the Hopgood theatre - there is 7 people on stage wearing a mix of suits and sequined dresses.
Courtesy of Country Arts SA.
TGIF singing on stage at the Hopgood theatre - there is 7 people on stage wearing a mix of suits and sequined dresses.
Courtesy of Country Arts SA.
Members of TGIF singing on stage at the Hopgood theatre - there is 4 people in shot, two singing and wearing a mix of suits and sequined dresses.
Courtesy of Country Arts SA.
TGIF singing on stage at the Hopgood theatre - there is 7 people on stage wearing a mix of suits and sequined dresses.
Courtesy of Country Arts SA.

TGIF Performances in 2024-25


TGIF deliver high quality professional performance that include:

  • 2025 Hopgood Theatre Gala: TGIF performed on Friday 24 October 2025 to a sold-out gala evening hosted by Helpmann Award-winner Michael Griffiths and acclaimed cabaret star Amelia Ryan.
  • 2025 Bedford Gala Night: at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Performing a specially curated set of 60’s music for their 60’s James Bond theme event to an appreciative audience of over 300 attendees.
  • 2024 Civic Park Christmas Carols Concert: TGIF performed alongside a spectacular lineup of artists, singers, and dancers at the Civic Park Carols to an audience of over 20,000, spreqading festive cheer with their stunning harmonies, leaving the crowd visibly moved.
  • 2023 Don’t Forget the Bubble Paediatrics Conference: a 20-minute performance to a full house of doctors and medical professionals including an original a “rap” as addition to the song ‘Perfect’ tying in with the conference that presented a challenge to the medical model about perceptions of disabled people.

TGIF’s 2025 Hopgood Theatre Gala

Statements of Support

“TGIF were awesome. They were professional, organised, charming and delivered first class harmonies in a great song selection. We were thrilled with their performance in the Hopgood Theatre reopening gala, and were certainly a highlight for many audience members. ” — Zac Tyler, Creative Director, Hopgood Theatre Reopening

“An exceptional ensemble whose work contributes meaningfully
to a more inclusive Australian arts landscape.” — Kerry Bennett, Choral Producer, Festival of Voices