Only Boys Aloud
Only Boys Aloud | |
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Choral music | |
Occupation(s) | Youth choir |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Relentless UK |
Members | Choral members |
Website | www |
Only Boys Aloud is a
History
Only Boys Aloud was founded in May 2010 by Tim Rhys-Evans.
In December 2011, Only Boys Aloud joined forces with its father company,
The choir gained publicity when they auditioned for the ITV talent show Britain's Got Talent. They performed "Calon Lân" in their audition,[7] which was aired on the first audition episode on 24 March 2012. With support of all judges, they progressed to the semi-finals.[citation needed] In the semi-final, they performed "Gwahoddiad". After a split decision of the judges, the public vote sent them to the finals.[7] In the final, on 12 May, they again performed "Calon Lân" and finished third in the competition.[1] According to Wales Online, Only Boys Aloud "won over the nation when they took third place on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent".[8]
In August 2012, it was announced that Only Boys Aloud had signed a record deal with
In 2018, Only Boys Aloud released an album entitled A New Generation.[10]
As of September 2019, the Aloud Charity sponsored 14 choirs throughout Wales. Only Boys Aloud choirs do not require auditions and do not charge fees to members.[11]
References
- ^ a b c "Only Boys Aloud soar to third place Britain's Got Talent finish". walesonline. 12 May 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ Barton, Cath (7 July 2017). "The Making of Only Boys Aloud". Wales Arts Review. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ Dominy, Rachel (12 February 2015). "Happy birthday, Only Boys Aloud - you're all grown up now". walesonline. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ Thompson, Melissa (4 December 2012). "'I was bullied at school but now my choir's on X Factor final': Only Boys Aloud maestro having last laugh". Mirror. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "BBC One – Songs of Praise, Welsh Voices". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ Best, Jessica (30 September 2010). "Stellar line-up wows Millennium Stadium for Ryder Cup gala". South West Argus. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Britain's Got Talent final for Only Boys Aloud choir". BBC News. 1 July 2023.
- ^ a b c Price, Karen (4 August 2012). "Only Boys Aloud sign major record deal". Walesonline.co.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ Collar, Matt. "Only Boys Aloud Review by Matt Collar". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Join The London Opera Quartet in St Asaph with Only Boys Aloud". York Press. 6 January 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Pioneering boys' choir given standing ovation after emotional performance". 18 September 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2023.