Rhos' popular Johns' Boys Choir announce tour dates
Renowned for their distinct rich harmonies that offer a contemporary take on the traditional Welsh male voice ensemble, the tour is set to showcase the choir's unique and celebrated sound.
Johns' Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir, formed in Rhos, Wrexham, seamlessly blends contemporary chart-topping hits with choral classics, from Harry Styles to traditional Welsh hymns.
Presenting a true highlight, the shows on this exciting tour will feature Johns' Boys viral cover of Calum Scott's Biblical, which they performed in their Britain's Got Talent audition and later released as a debut single.
This worldwide hit reached number one on the iTunes Classical charts and has over 21 million views globally.
They will also perform the Welsh hymn Calon Lan and Ennio Morricone's Italian song, Nella Fantasia.
From young men of all ages and backgrounds, the ensemble come together to create an emotional, once-in-a-lifetime listening experience.
Their appearance on Britain's Got Talent launched them into the international spotlight, where Simon Cowell stated 'A brilliant choir. I love them'.
Amongst the choir's many accolades include being crowned the 2019 Choir of the World at the prestigious Llangollen International Music Festival, making them the first British male voice choir to ever win this award.
The choir's tour dates for north Wales are as follows;
Other shows will also see them perform at the likes of Cheltenham, Swansea, Bournemouth and Shrewsbury.
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Aled Phillips, artistic director and conductor for the choir said: "As a group of men from all walks of life and a wide range of ages, it's an incredible honour to be on this extraordinary journey, performing to sold-out audiences in some of the most prestigious venues across the UK."
He added: "Each show is a celebration of the music we love to sing, and the chance to connect with audiences through such a wide variety of genres makes every performance truly special.
"Audiences can look forward to a rich mix of traditional classics, powerful opera, show-stopping musical numbers, and current chart-topping hits, all delivered with the unique sounds and passion that defines Johns' Boys."
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