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Bridgend Male Choir ConcertsThe almost 100 strong Bridgend Male Choir has a wide repertoire of classical and folk pieces, traditional Welsh Anthems, and popular songs from the shows. The Choir give regular concerts (see below for dates), which are always well attended and extremely popular, throughout South Wales and the rest of the UK, as well as internationally. The Choir is fortunate to have extremely high quality Musical Direction, please visit the Music Professionals page to read about the Bridgend Male Choir's Musical Directors and Accompanists. The quality of the Choir's singing is reflected in regular competitive successes, some of the most notable being the Welsh National Eisteddfod in 2004 and 2006. Why not come along to one of the Bridgend Choir's concerts and hear for yourself? You can also buy Choir recordings online and listen to a few sample tracks, on the CDs page. USEFUL LINKS -
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridgend-Male-Choir/444632492241476 2012 link to Facebook http://www.bmcupdate.com having fun on choristers own website http://www.bridgend.gov.uk check "What's On" for local events http://www.bridgendpropertynews.co.uk/ Choir supporters and local property details http://www.bridgendathleticrfc.co.uk Championship rugby side supported by a number of choristers http://www.bridgendravens.co.uk Premiership rugby side supported by a number of choristers http://www.gerontius.net/ for choirs, concert events & lovers of choral music http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com A rich history of Christmas Carols http://www.musicanet.org/robokopp/welsh.html for ballads & Hymns of Wales http://www.musicinthevale.org.uk Annual competition for young singers and instrumentalists http://www.nationalassociationofchoirs.org.uk for National Association of Choirs http://www.porters-uk.com Choir President, local Estate Agent and purchase outlet for Choir CD http://www.rhiannonwilliams-hale.com Website of Choir Musical Director Upcoming Bridgend Male Choir concerts
FOR TICKET DETAILS WHERE NOT STATED, PLEASE CONTACT CHOIR SECRETARY ON 07773 170373
Sony Theatre, Bridgend College, Cowbridge Road, Bridgend
01 February 2013
7.00 pm Concert supporting St John's Trust, Newcastle Hill, together with Vocelle Ladies Choir (Pontyclun) & the Oldcastle Primary School Choir. Compere, Gareth Davies. Tickets £5 from Felicity's Jewellers, Nolton St, Bridgend.
Riviera International Centre, Torquay
15 February 2013
Majestic Male Voice Choir Festival & Competition 15th-17th
Llantrisant Church, Llantrisant
25 February 2013
Choristers will join the Church congregation for a recording for S4C programme, "Dechrau Canu, Dechrau Canmol"
Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl
01 March 2013
Cwlwm Celtaidd - pan Celtic Festival - Choir will headline the Opening Concert at 7.45 pm for this International Gathering of Celtic Nations. Tickets from the Box Office.
City Hall, Cardiff
16 March 2013
1.45 pm Short afternoon concert, pre match Wales vs England rugby, by invitation of London Welsh RFC Supporters Trust.
3.00 pm Short performance for hospitality company at same venue, different function suite. Hosted by Craig Quinnell.
St David's Hall, Cardiff
17 March 2013
3.00 pm Bobath Cymru 21st Birthday Variety Show - Bridgend Male Choir joins with Llantrisant & Cardiff Arms Park choirs in this charity performance, supporting Peter Karrie, Sarah Lark, Katy Treharne (All West End); Mike Doyle, baritone, Lucasz Biela; childrens choirs, Abergavenny Borough Band & the Liberty Big Band. Choir conducted by Craig Roberts of the Abergavenny Band. Tickets from the Box Office
St Mary's Catholic Church, Bridgend
26 April 2013
2.30 pm Wedding of Kate Thomas & Phil Steele (BBC Wales Sports Journalist)
A Bournmouth Hotel
05 May 2013
Surprise afternoon "private function" - later revealed as a 25th Wedding Anniversary celebration for Duncan & Wendy Johnstone at the Royal Bath Hotel.
Ilfracombe, North Devon
24 May 2013
2.00 pm Civic Wedding at Tunnels Beaches, Bath Place of Verity Spencer and Wayne Munden
Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham
01 June 2013
Anglo-Welsh Festival of Male Choirs - Massed Choir of 350 voices - choirs participating include Biddulph; Bridgend; Canoldir; Cardiff Arms Park, Dowlais; Mynyddislwyn; Oxford Welsh, Penybontfawr & Pontarddulais. Conductors are J L Jones (Canoldir) & D Last (Cardiff Arms Park). Tickets from the Box Office.
St David's Hall, Cardiff
08 June 2013
Anglo-Welsh Festival of Male Choirs - Massed Choir Concert of 350 Voices - choirs participating include Biddulph; Bridgend; Canoldir; Cardiff Arms Park; Dowlais; Mynyddislwyn; Oxford Welsh; Penybontfawr & Pontarddulais. Conductors are J L Jones (Canoldir) & D Last (Cardiff Arms Park)
Ogmore Village, Vale of Glamorgan
09 June 2013
Short afternoon performance at conclusiion of Mair's Walk - Stepping Stones Cancer Charity Appeal. The walk is led this year by Choir Patron, Max Boyce MBE
Coopers Field, Cardiff
29 June 2013
Daytime - Choir will participate at the Armed Forces Day, together with RAF St Athan Voluntary Band - choristers are delighted to receive a return invite after the 2012 success.
Leisure Centre, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan
05 July 2013
Concert supporting Prostate Cymru, together with the school choir of Pendoylan Church in Wales Primary & selected winners of the 2013 Treorchy Eisteddfod. (Choir President, Paul Porter, is an Ambassador for the Charity). Tickets £7 and £4.50 concessions from the News Shop, Dunraven Place, Bridgend & Porters Estate Agents, Nolton St, Bridgend and HSBC & Xantipe, both on the High Street, Cowbridge.
Vale Resort Hotel, Hensol
08 August 2013
6.30 pm arrival for 8.15 pm Pre Dinner Entertainment, supporting a fund-raising walk led by Sir Ian Botham for the NSPCC. Others appearing include Sophie Evans; Jason Mohammad; Dai Vaughan; Max Boyce; Gareth Edwards & Sir Stanley Thomas.
St Mary's Catholic Church, Bridgend
08 August 2013
12.30 pm Wedding of Sophie Rice and Matthew Pearce
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff
17 August 2013
Wedding of Rosemary McCauley and Jeffrey Gould
Ewenny Priory, Vale of Glamorgan
13 September 2013
7.00 pm Concert (as part of Ewenny Arts Festival) supporting Macmillan Nursing - Local Fund. The Concert will feature performances from Gareth Reese; Niamh Reese; Rhiannon Williams-Hale & Stephanie Bailey. Tickets £10 Concessions £7.50 from Ewenny Pottery T. 01656 653020 or 658698/ 07768 537171 - Afterglow at the Golden Mile Inn.
St Donat's Castle, Vale of Glamorgan
20 September 2013
PRIVATE ENGAGEMENT - Post Ceremony/ Pre Dinner Wedding Engagement
St Mary's Catholic Church, Bridgend
27 September 2013
7.00 pm Annual Concert (Guests to include some competition winners from the Treorchy Eisteddfod. There will also be features from Niamh Reese; Rhiannon Williams-Hale; Stephanie Bailey & Scott Williams). Tickets £5 from Porters Estate Agents, Nolton Street; the News Shop, Dunraven Place or Choir Secretary T. 07773 170373.
Parc & Dare Theatre, Treorchy
28 September 2013
Post Treorchy Eisteddfod entertainment with competition winners & Bois Coytrahen a'r Cylch.
St Crallo's Church, Coychurch
12 October 2013
1.00 pm Wedding of Gavin Turner & Nia Clark
Villa Marina Arcade, Douglas, Isle of Man
18 October 2013
1.30 pm Short Concert for local cancer charity with bucket collection.
Royal Hall, Villa Marina, Douglas, Isle of Man
19 October 2013
"Festival of Choirs" Competition - the Choir competes in the Male Voice section, the winners of each section competing for Competition "Best" Choir on Sunday, 20th. Five choirs compete in the Male section.
Bridgend Cenotaph, Dunraven Place
10 November 2013
Choir will participate in this morning's Remembrance Day Service
Rafters Bar, Bridgend Ravens Rugby Club
29 November 2013
7.30 pm Horse Racing Choir Fund-Raising Evening - open to everyone; admission free; come and join the fun!
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bridgend
04 December 2013
7.00 pm Choir will contribute to a Church Service led by the Most Rev'd Dr. Barry Cennydd Morgan, Archbishop of Wales
St Mary's Catholic Church, Bridgend
06 December 2013
7.30 pm Annual Friendship Concert, also featuring the Choir of St Mary's Junior School. Tickets from the Church.
Coychurch Crematorium
12 December 2013
7.00 pm Christmas Service of Remembrance (Contact Crematorium to attend - Tel. 01656 656605)
High Corner Inn, Llantrisant
17 December 2013
"Afterglow" style performance
St Mary's Parish Church, Coity
20 December 2013
12.00 pm Wedding of Hannah Gibbs & Gareth Holmes.
Sony Theatre, Cowbridge Road, Bridgend
15 February 2014
Concert in aid of St John's Trust, together with Vocelle Ladies Choir.
Theatre Fwrnes, Llanelli
01 March 2014
St David's Day Concert, together with the Three Welsh Tenors; Parti Llwchwr and Llanelli Male Voice Choir. Tickets from Box Office T.0845 226 3510
Coity Parish Church, Coity
15 March 2014
Midday - Wedding (details to follow)
Cowbridge Leisure Centre, Vale of Glamorgan
04 April 2014
7.30 pm "Mike Doyle and Bridgend Male Choir in Concert" - an evening of music and laughter. Ticket details to follow.
St Leonard's Church, Hythe, Kent
26 April 2014
Concert (as part of the Church's concert series)
Bridgend Athletic Rugby Club, Ewenny Road, Bridgend
13 June 2014
12.30 for 1.00 pm Afternoon Fund-Raising Luncheon & Entertainment with Choir Vice President & Broadcaster, Phil Steele. Admission by advance ticket only - tickets & table reservations available from Choir Secretary, Gareth Reese,
T. 07773 170373
Pencoed House, Miskin, RCT
20 July 2014
PRIVATE ENGAGEMENT 5-6.00 pm Wedding of Lisa Williams & Thomas Humphries
s'Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
27 October 2014
70th Anniversary Liberation Concert together with the Town's Mixed Choir - other engagements will also take place during the visit.
Leatherhead Parish Church, Surrey
15 November 2014
Concert (details to follow)
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