 Many members of the original choir followed Welch to the MSC which recommenced public performances from 29 April 2009 at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.On 21 May Welch launched the Choir of Hope and Inspiration with a training choir, the Morning Bell Choir (named due to their training sessions beginning early in the day), while the main choir was established as the Choir of Pride & Joy.At the ARIA Music Awards of 2007 Choir of Hard Knocks won Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album for their first CD.