Celebs and politicians congratulate Newtown choir

Celebrities and politicians are among those who have congratulated Newtown and District Male Voice Choir on their recent tour of Belgium.

The choir recently had their post Belgium tour event in the Monty Club in Newtown and Welsh celebrities from TV, radio, sport, and politics took the time to send them congratulatory video messages on their success of the tour. 

First Minster, Mark Drakeford, praised the choirs’ achievements and reiterated the close bond that Wales has with the people of Flanders, indicating that it was important to maintain these valued relationships going forward. 

BBC 1’s Jason Mohammed wished the choir every success going forward with all their endeavours, and these sentiments were echoed by stars from BBC Wales including Sue Charles, Owen Money, Roy Noble and former BBC Wales newsreader Jamie Owen. 

"The choir were also delighted to hear from musical performers who had shared the stage with the choir at their annual concerts in the past including Shan Cothi, Rhys Meirion, Alan Wyn Davies and Sioned Terry," said Jonathan Davies of the choir.

"They all hoped that sometime in the future they would once again be able to join the choir on stage for a performance. 

"Local MP Craig Williams and AM Russell George also took time out of their busy schedules to praise the work the choir did in promoting Newtown and Montgomeryshire with their performances and gave special praise to the choir’s MD, Sarah and accompanist, John, in all the had work they do behind the scenes."

Welsh rugby legend, Scott Quinnell also praised the choir for all their hard work and was looking forward to meeting up with the choir in person when they are in Cardiff in 2 weeks as they will be part of the pre- entertainment at the Wales v Georgia game at the Millennium Stadium. 

He added: "The large audience were treated to a video presentation of the choir’s trip to Belgium which culminated in the full recording of the choirs performance at the Menin Gate in Ypres which had been recorded by the choir’s secretary, Claire - a very moving experience. The choir also performed several songs at the event."

All videos shown on the night, will be added to their website (www.newtownmalevoicechoir.com) for all to enjoy. 
 
The choir have a busy schedule going forward, so if you are interested in joining the choir, go along to a rehearsal – every Tuesday (7.30pm in the Pryce Jones Building) or they can be contacted through their website or on their Facebook page @newtownmalevoicechoir.