Torfaen Male Choir

11/08/2024

Congratulations to Risca Male Choir who won the male choir competition at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in Pontypridd. A very close 2nd were Cor Tadau Trisant (Llantrisant - all fathers of kids in the same school) and 3rd from Côr Meibion Llangwm. Excellent standard this year. If you want to catch up it will be on the S4C website.

29/07/2024

What an amazing weekend I have just had. It was truly a privilege to Direct the Abertillery Orpheus Male Choir at a concert in Weymouth in aid of the 200th Anniversary of RNLI. (Lifeboats).
We had with us the incredibly talent soloist Travis George and the whole concert was just so rewarding.
The choir and Travis came together to sing 2 numbers, Anthem from Chess and Bui Doi from Miss Saigon the latter receiving a spontaneous standing ovation from the audience.
I wish to thank the choir , our accompanist Penny Hughes , Travis George and the supporters who came with us making this weekend so memorable.

From one very proud and exceptionally privileged Musical Director!

24/07/2024

Hi Guys

Just to confirm what Steve has told us previously. I believe that it helps to sing something if you know what you are singing about. 👍

11/07/2024

The weather finally relented to allow us to sing and entertain the Pontypool Relay for Life volunteers, who during the day passed the total of £1/2 Million pounds raised over the last 7 years!!! Well done everyone involved in the day, it was a superb event.

06/07/2024

Torfaen Male Choir will be proud to be opening preceedings in the pavilion at Pontypool Park at 2pm today, in support of Pontypool Relay for Life, Cancer Research fundraising event. This is an annual event and the teams have smashed their target of £40,000 this year and are currently on £54,000 and rising. ❤️🎶

21/06/2024

Brilliant support for aspiring talent. Well done!

20/06/2024

Delighted to receive these thanks and glowing tribute from members of the Pontypool Community Council. What a tremendous evening it was which was so well supported by the community.

16/06/2024

Torfaen Male Choir would like to extend their thanks to the Panteg Ward of Pontypool Community Council, for organising such a tremendous commemoration, for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The fishpond park was an ideal setting for the occasion, (despite the evening turning quite chilly). The local community groups, such as St John's Ambulance volunteers, Royal Naval Association, Scouts & Guides, to name but a few, attended along with a large crowd from the community. Several local Councillors were present, including Anthony Hunt, Leader of Torfaen Borough Council, who lit the lamp of peace, representative of the beacons being lit across the world. Mr Mal Davies, Chair of the Friends of Fishpond Park, read the official tribute. Photo courtesy of Alan Phillips.

16/06/2024

Torfaen Male Choir would like to thank Iestyn's Fish Bar, https://iestynsfishbar.com/ For providing the food, for our annual community Fish & Chip supper. As always, the food was beautiful, delivered hot and on time. It rounded off a lovely evening at Panteg House, following a varied repertoire from the choir. The social interaction, with a beverage of your choice afterwards, is always an enjoyable experience.

Lestyn's Fish Bar, delicious freshly cooked fish and chips, burgers and pies for collection or delivery in Pontypool.

21/05/2024

Not sure if this guy might be interested in joining our choir. Sounds like he may have some potential?

14/05/2024

07/05/2024

CHIP SUPPER

The choir will be giving a short free concert on Thursday 16th May at Panteg House Social Club followed with a chip supper. Food must be ordered and paid for by Friday 10th May.
MENU
Cod & Chips. £8.90
Chicken & Chips. £7.50
Beef & Onion Pie & Chips £5.70.
Jumbo Sausage & Chips. £4.60.
Chip Shop Curry Sauce. £2.00

Please comment on this post or email [email protected] to order food.🍟🍻🎼

14/04/2024

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09/04/2024

This Saturday 13th April, Abertillery Orpheus Choir are performing at St. Michaels Church, Abertillery, with a selection of highlights from our recent Tour of Germany. We are joined on Saturday by the prolific Aber valley Male Voice Choir who perform across Wales and Europe regularly and this will be their first visit to Abertillery.

This promises to be a memorable evening and I am so excited to hear both choirs both individually and combined in the amazing concert.

We will be retiring for an afterglow to Wetherspoons so a full evening awaits you all. Please support this unique event.

Tickets just £5.00. Available from Choir Members, Tyleri Travel, Karons Fashions and there will be some available on the night at the door. See you there!!!

09/03/2024

Having received a tremendous reception for our first visit to a new venue at our concert in Denham last night, we are now in preparation for a return to a familiar venue in Hayes.

06/03/2024

A pleasure and privilege to take part in the Usk Choral festival over the weekend. Congratulations to all the choirs taking part over the 3 days. A big thank you to the TMC choristers and the musical team of Steve Bard & Penny Hughes.

29/02/2024

Torfaen Male Choir are happy to be part of this celebration of music again this weekend. Good luck to every choir taking part.

01/01/2024

We would like to wish you all the best for 2024. Torfaen Male Choir start rehearsals on Monday 8th January at 8.15 pm at Panteg House Social club. This is the ideal time to come along and get involved. All will receive a warm and friendly welcome so come along and join in.

30/11/2023

Good luck to my colleagues of Torfaen Male Choir, for their performance at Holy Trinity church Pontnewydd this evening. They will be helping raise funds for the church. One of the choristers, Travis George, will also be performing some solo pieces to enthrall the audience. 🎼🎶

10/11/2023

A tremendous thank you to everyone who contributed to a great evening's entertainment at St Hilda's Church, Griffithstown, last night. The choir organised their annual concert in aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and were joined by Griffithstown Junior School choir and baritone soloist, Travis George, performing to a very appreciative, full house. The choir would like to thank St Hilda's Church and specifically Father Phillip, who welcomed everyone to the church and conducted the Act of Remembrance towards the end of the concert. Church volunteers, Richard, Wendy and Ann, were always on hand to assist the choir's ladies committee, who provided the refreshments and ensured the smooth running of the evening. Steve Bard, (who along with Penny Hughes formed the choir's musical team), also played the bugle during a very moving Act of Remembrance, with standards from the Royal Naval Association and British Legion being represented. Torfaen Male Choir are conducting an open practice session on Thursday 16th November, at Panteg House Social Club from 7.30 pm and any men who are interested to see what happens at a choir rehearsal are invited to attend. Following the practice the opportunity to share in a buffet with the opportunity to join in a spot of socialising in the bar. See you Thursday.

03/11/2023

Come and support this event in aid of the Royal British Legion.

25/09/2023

Anyone wishing to Sing Hallelujah Chorus.
Here is a great opportunity. See poster for details.

15/09/2023

Torfaen Male Choir were happy to entertain the residents of Regency House last night. To see them joining in and smiling makes it a great privilege. Thanks to the staff for such a warm welcome.

01/08/2023

Saw these up Panteg house.

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31/07/2023

A fabulous evening's entertainment at Panteg house tonight. Happy to be a part of a fundraiser for Tenovus Cancer Care.
Along with Travis George, (proud to call him one of our own), we performed with, Bois Y Bryn and the Tenovus mixed choir. A privilege to be able to support such a worthwhile cause.

15/06/2023

Thoroughly enjoyed this program. Travis was charming as usual.

14/06/2023

Massed Choral Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London

The Welsh Association of Male Choirs is holding its tri-annual massed choral event at the Royal Albert Hall, London on Saturday the 27th April, 2024.

This event was postponed from 2021 due to the COVID pandemic.

650 choristers from 23 Male Voice Choirs will perform in support of Prostate Cymru. The Conductor is Dr Alwyn Humphreys MBE, accompanied by pianist Caradog Williams. The organist is Association President, Huw Tregelles Williams MBE.

The soloists will be tenor Osian Wyn Bowen, cellist Steffan Morris and Ladies Choir, Parti Llwchwr.

TICKET ORDER FORM

TICKETS PRICES ORDER COST
* Loggia Box £232 (8 seats @ £29)
* 2nd Tier Box £216 (8 seats @ £27)
* 2nd Tier Box £135 (5 seats @ £27)
Arena Seats £35 each
Stall Seats £30 each
Circle Seats £25 each
Circle Seats £20 each
(Restricted View)

Total

* Limited number available - first come, first served.

If you are interested in purchasing tickets for the event, please send e-mail to [email protected]

14/06/2023

WHAT A STAR. Travis George on Vitalize radio this evening was amazing. He was extremely kind about how our choir welcomed him and helped him develop as a singer and an individual. By the end of the show, I think he has pinched the presenter's slot on the station. Brilliant performance and such a natural presenter.