Johns' Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir to perform in Llandudno
The Johns' Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir will bring their celebrated contemporary sound to Venue Cymru on June 20, 2025.
The group, who were semi-finalists on the 2023 series of Britain's Got Talent, are embarking on a UK tour from January to October 2025.(Image: Supplied)
They are known for their rich harmonies and unique performances, which blend contemporary chart-topping hits with choral classics.
Their shows will feature their 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.The Johns' Boys in action (Image: Supplied)
They will also perform the Welsh hymn 'Calon Lân' and Ennio Morricone's Italian song, Nella Fantasia'.
Aled Phillips, artistic director and conductor, 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.
"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.Every performance is 'truly special' (Image: Supplied)
"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."
The choir, which consists of men of all ages and backgrounds, was launched into the international spotlight following their appearance on Britain's Got Talent, where Simon Cowell described them as "a brilliant choir."
They have been 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.(Image: Stephen Cain)
The group have appeared on The Last Night of the Proms, The Royal Variety Show, and performed at iconic venues across the UK.
They are also recognised for their regular presence at major Welsh sporting events, including performing at the Principality Stadium for Welsh Rugby Union home international matches.
The tour will see the choir perform in a number of venues across the UK, including The Hafren in Newtown, The Alban Arena in St Albans, and Brangwyn Hall in Swansea.
Tickets for their Llandudno performance can be purchased from the Venue Cymru website.
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