We were sorry to hear the sad news that Alan Short had lost his battle with a short-term illness and had passed away. Alan was a keen sportsman and a very good 2nd tenor and had been with us for nine years....

Sandra Knight was appointed as the new Musical Director of the choir starting in March.  She was appointed from several applicants and we are very lucky to have found a person with her qualities.  She...

Unfortunately, a very loyal and participative member of the Gwalia Singers – Edwin [Ed] Parton passed away on 20th March this year.  He had been unwell for some time with lung cancer and was having regular...

Our first performance of the year was at the Three Lamps, on Saturday 22nd, to provide entertainment for the Wales v France rugby match. We sang for about half an hour before the game and managed to squeeze...

It is with great sadness that we have lost one of our Choristers – Raymond Pelzer who passed away on 9th March 2021. Tony Brooks (from the Bass Section) has written the following tribute to Ray....

An announcement was made by the Government that Choirs would be permitted to sing together again, face to face under restrictions with Risk Assessments, Health and Safety Procedures, Social Distancing...

It is with very great sadness that we have to report the passing of Thomas George Bowen – ‘George’.  He was one of our Choristers and passed away peacefully in his sleep, after a long illness, on...

We have now started rehearsing our Christmas repertoire ready for our December concerts.  We have been very pleased to see our probationers becoming full time members of the choir, we welcome the following...

Sandra Knight’s tenure as our Musical Director came to an end in early December.  Sandra has been with us throughout the pandemic and we thank her for all she has done for the choir during that time.  We...

In the New Year we returned to rehearsals after our Covid/Christmas break with Nick still running the rehearsals and Stephen on the keyboard.  We spent the time polishing the songs we had learned since...

In February we met our new Musical Director, Matthew Sims.  Matthew is an enthusiastic and very capable musician/conductor and he has exciting plans to help to develop the choir and move us forward.  He...

On Sunday the 6th March the Gwalia Singers performed their first concert of the year at Mumbles Rugby club.  This was a concert to celebrate St David’s Day and was the first event for our new conductor,...

It is with very great sadness that we have to report that Peter Jacobs, one of our First Tenors, passed away on the 11th March.  He died in hospital having been fighting against cancer for a long time. ...

As my first duty in writing this Choir News update, I would like to thank all the Music Team, Choristers, Supporters, Patrons, Committee, and our President for such a wonderful warm welcome since being...

There can be no doubt that the highlight was a superb tour to Greece, but, prior to that, we had a well received ‘pre-tour concert’ at the famed Calon Lân Centre, with a predictably knowledgeable and enthusiastic...

It is with great sadness that that we have to report that William John Morgan (John) passed away suddenly on 25th October 2022.  Our sympathy goes to Pauline, his wife, and to all his family.  John had...

So, it was now back to rehearsals and the build up to our Christmas Concert season, with a few minor appearances to keep the variety going. Our first seasonal concert was held on the 10th December at St...

It is with sadness that we have to report the news that Dewer Neill passed away on New Years Eve. He died peacefully in Brynfield Manor where he had been for three days.  Dewer had been...

Gwalia Singers is bucking the trend and getting bigger and better at a time when many choirs are diminishing and reducing their loads. Matthew, along with our top rate music team, the wonderful Rhian as...

Serendipity generally means a chance finding of good luck. However, it was more than just luck that, a year ago on the 22nd February 2022, this excellent choir met with Matthew Ioan Sims.  It took just...

 For Gwalia Singers, the lovely church of All Saints in Oystermouth is one that we consider ‘home’. We have held many concerts here and our Annual Concert on June 17th will be here yet again. With a large...

Sunday, March 5th introduced us to an interesting new type of venue. Whilst the Marx Brothers’ film of the above name was a renowned comedy, our experience was ‘funny’ in a different way! Despite very...

Themes are emerging for the next couple of months as the Gwalia Singers continue to develop their excellence and, defying trends, expand their membership with new and keen choristers taking the total number...

 Mumbles RFC bar may not be the biggest venue and, indeed, it was as well that our entire membership did not try to squeeze in!  However, in the afternoon of Sunday 14th May, we are told that we are now...

As the famous Swansea Rugby Club (The All Whites) celebrated 150 years of playing, they chose the famed new Arena for a spectacular dinner and event with many famous names both attending and providing...

On Friday, June 2nd 2023, the Gwalia singers sang at the wedding of Ian and Rebecca in St Catherine’s church, Gorseinon.  The weather was perfect, the sky was blue and cloudless and the bride and...

Saturday, June 17th saw our long-awaited Annual Concert at All Saints, Mumbles and the reaction of the packed audience was positively tremendous. A widely varied programme included, of course, many of...

It was a big change and a pleasure for us to be invited to Dewsall Court in Herefordshire on Tuesday, 20th June for a birthday party performance for Tegwen’s 95th birthday. As we had previously performed...

Sunday, 16th July, 2023 saw an unusual and hugely successful evening in the little village of Llanarthney, where we had been invited to sing on behalf of the Prostate Cancer charity and respond to the...

Concert with Mousehole Male Voice Choir at St Paul’s Church, Sketty. What an outstanding night’s entertainment! What could have made it better? A venue far bigger! Two very fine choirs joined together...

We assembled at Swansea airport at 10am on Wednesday, 11th October and waited patiently for the coach to arrive – it was delayed by about half an hour. Once under way, we picked up 2 passengers en...

(Neil’s Video and more photos) ThursdayAn early morning start from Swansea for Heathrow.  All well-organized and pleasant-but a huge blow that Chairman Richard was taken unwell at the airport!  We...

December 5th saw our hardworking and valued Ladies’ Committee return full throttle to the traditional Christmas concert at the Scout and Guide Hall, Bryn Road.  Lots of work had been done during the afternoon...

Following swiftly on the tail of our Ladies’ Committee concert, in many ways this followed a similar pattern, except that it was once again at the lovely All Saints Church in Oystermouth; it was for the...

  For the third concert of the week, and the mid concert of our Christmas series, the choir performed at St. Hilary’s Church in Killay.  The first half was a mix of our traditional Welsh and English hymns...

It is with great sadness that that we have to report that John Moses passed away after a short illness on 10th December 2023.  Our sympathy goes to Brenda, his wife, and to all his family.  John had been...

On Friday the 15th December the concert at St Samlet’s Church was a great success, where the enthusiastic sweet coral rendition of the Ladies Excelsior choir versus the strong harmony of the Gwalia...

For our final Christmas concert this year, on the 19th December, we had our annual visit to the Vivian Hall in Blackpill.  This is a charity concert to raise funds for the hall.  It is always a bit of...

  It is with very great sadness that that we have to report that John Baily, who sang Bass with us, passed away on 4th January 2024 having been ill for a year.  Our sympathy goes to all his family.

On Tuesday 7th Jan. David Owen passed his Voice Test and was welcomed into the choir. Well done David and welcome.

No, it wasn’t a birthday, but we returned to our singing ways as a choir; we returned to St Paul’s Church in Sketty; we returned to the leadership of Nick Rogers, as our Musical Director Matt was away...

t was very unusual for us to have two events on the same day, but to celebrate St. David’s Day, that’s what we did.  We started by giving a lunch time concert in the centre of Swansea Market...

And what a good night it was! Friday, April 26th saw our Gwalia Ladies organising a social evening for members and friends at Clyne Golf Club – and what a great night it turned out to be! Our thanks and...

Friday, May 17th saw the Gwalia Singers once again at All Saints Church, Mumbles.  This time, it was not for a concert, but to take part in the funeral service for the great Terry Medwin, famous player...

We gave a lovely concert last night at Llanarthne Village Hall. The soloists were Daniel Davies, one of our choristers, and our MD,Matthew Sims. Dan sang two items including ‘Till I Hear You Sing’...

Mumbles, saw a completely packed house and observations and feedback suggest that it won’t be the last time!  Everybody enthused about all aspects of the evening and can’t wait to come back for more. This...

For this event the Gwalia Singers roused early to perform at the official opening of ‘The Hub’ at Underhill Park, Mumbles. The host announcer, Kevin Johns, welcomed us effusively and proceedings got under...

We left Swansea Airport at 8:30 for a trip to South Petherton, Somerset, to sing at the wedding of Dan and Helen.  The venue was very different to what we’re used to, as the ceremony was outdoors,...

Friday 6th An early start for the Choir from Swansea to Gatwick Airport and then to Portoscuso in Sardinia.  A long day’s travelling-but a great Italian welcome awaited us in the Don Pedro Hotel,...

Church, Mumbles for the final concert of the music festival with the Gwalia Singers.  The choir was conducted by accomplished Musical Director Matthew Sims and accompanied by Rhian Liles. The choir took...

On Saturday morning the choir all met up at All Saints Church in Oystermouth to record our latest CD.  When the choir arrived at 9:45 Jordan, the Recording Engineer, and Izzy from Cobra Music had set up...

This was a special evening’s concert for the Choir to thank the long-standing former President Mr. Geoff Wheel for his incredible service and commitment to Gwalia-and raising funds for MND. The Choir’s...

  An excited Gwalia Singers choir left Swansea Airport car park on Sunday morning for a very prestigious occasion, singing on the hallowed Principality Stadium turf in Cardiff for the Wales v Australia...

It is with very great sadness that that we have to report that Lawrence Sutton passed away suddenly on 1st December 2024.  Our sympathy goes to Pam, his wife, and to all his family. Lawrence came to Wales...

It was indeed a very poignant occasion for the Choir to sing in the Swansea Excelsior Charity Concert in St. Catherine’s Church, on Friday, December 6th for two reasons:  it was the first performance since...

The annual Gwalia Ladies’ Concert in the Scout/Guide Hall is always a relaxed and enjoyable festive occasion.  The first half of the concert was a mixed selection of the Choir’s musical repertoire, up-beat...

One of the highlights of the Gwalia Singers calendar is Maggie’s Christmas Concert in All Saints Church.  The Choir looked forward to a wonderful evening of music and festive spirit with the Pontardulais...

We again performed to another packed audience at the Vivian Hall in Blackpill.  There were visitors in the front row from British Columbia Canada who had never seen a Welsh choir before and were who were...

A day of mixed emotions for the choir started in the afternoon with the funeral of good friend and long serving member Lawrence Sutton.  The choir filed into a packed Morriston crematorium in full uniform...

It is with great sadness that we have to report that Geoffrey Wheel passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Boxing day, 2024.  He was a great family man and a true gentleman.  In 2011...

Well what a journey!  About 45 choristers left Swansea Airport by coach to sing at the wedding of Charlotte Ann Goodwin in Gellifawr Woodland Retreat, near Fishguard, with plenty of time for the journey. ...

It is with very great sadness that that we have to report that Roger Gadd passed away on the 29th January 2025, after struggling with cancer for some time.  Roger had been with the choir for about 6 years...

(In support of Marie Curie Mumbles and Gower Fundraising Group)  In the splendour and wonder of All Saints, we sang in the name of our Saint; St David.  Saturday the 1st of March 2025 saw us sing...

What a special evening!  How lovely to invite Cirencester MVC to join Gwalia in the delightful St Peter’s Church via two choristers from the Choirs who’ve stayed connected for many years!  The...

A good turn-out on a lovely evening!  Many thanks! – and a warm welcome to Hannah Estell who joined us!  Very much a social gathering/meeting with a welcome drink for us all!...

The Gwalia Singers invited their Patrons to a rehearsal evening to gain insight into their musical learning practices.  It was an opportunity also to meet Musical Director, Matthew Sims, accompanist,...

A delightful Ladies’ Social gathering and lunch in Norton House.  A great opportunity to meet up with new and old friends.A most enjoyable occasion!  Diolch i bawb!Good to hear that...

What a great evening! There was much excitement and build-up to this Annual Concert.  Lots of practices for improvement and presentation, and great expectation of a good night’s performance with...

Tickets were sold out for this social event in Clyne Golf Club, an evening of entertainment and socialising.  Friday was indeed a fun evening of good food and lively entertainment from the popular...

The Gwalia Choristers were delighted to sing at the wedding of Luke and Vicky in stunning Knelston, Gower on Saturday, July 19th, 2025.A full Choir attended and the singing-a mixed repertoire of traditional...

Another excellent turnout! Many thanks to old and new members! Much appreciated! Diolch yn fawr! Business and feedback on former events were discussed and noted. Continued banking issues-problems and inconvenience...

On Tuesday 30th September we were hosted by the Swansea Yacht & Sub Aqua Clubhouse, We celebrated a big milestone for Andrew Tait, who last night collected his choir tie and uniform, officially becoming...

We’re delighted to welcome Ian, our newest chorister, who joined us at our Open Rehearsal at Pennard Golf Club this week. It was a fantastic evening, with a great turnout from local guests — and even visitors...

It was a huge honour and privilege for Gwalia to join Ysgol Llwynderw in concert. There has been a strong connection for some time via chorister, Mr. Phil Renowden, the school Caretaker, and our many rehearsals...

This event was held at Holy Cross Church, West Cross on the 17th October 2025. Good support for a fun evening of socialising and raising funds! A chilled evening-fun and banter! Tables were set out with...