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Seeks financial support and members
The board of directors of the Puerto Vallarta Gay Men’s Chorus have suspended the activities of the organization as they struggle to pay expenses.
Jeffrey Luce, president of the board, posted this message on the PVGMC social media on January 18, 2024, saying “On January 2, 2024 the board of directors of the PVGMC met and passed a resolution to suspend the activities of the PVGMC and attempt to pay current expenses. We no longer have the financial resources to continue operations at this time.”
PVGMC was co-founded by Bob Bruneau and Joyce Ericson in 2012. Bruneau also served as its first artistic director in 2012 until 2014.
It was the first gay men’s chorus in Mexico, and started auditions in April 2012. The group performed its first gay pride concert on June 17, at the boutique Theater (Nacho Daddy) and later that year held its first ever annual holiday concert.
Membership has waxed and waned over the years, along with the financial challenges of running a small non-profit.
Luce did say the group was looking for financial support and committed singers and the possibility existed that the chorus could restart.
“If we can get substantial financial support and many committed singers, we can look into re-starting the chorus,” he wrote. “I sincerely regret to inform you of this development. I have enjoyed many years of rehearsals, performances and friends with the PVGMC. In the meantime, Adrian Fuentes, our Artistic Director, has submitted proposals to restructure the group. We will keep you informed of further developments.”
The group had just wrapped up a Christmas show at The Palm.
PVGMC Artistic Directors:
Bob Bruneau – 2012 to 2014
Alfonso López – 2014 to 2018
Derek Carkner – 2018 to 2020
Adrian Fuentes – 2012 to 2024
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