THE world’s biggest boy band, Only Boys Aloud, will be joining their mentors Only Men Aloud on stage for their sparkling We Need A Little Christmas festive show at St David’s Hall this December.
It is hard to believe that OBA will be five years old next year, and their journey has been remarkable - reaching the final of Britain’s Got Talent, performing in the XFactor Final, recording a Top 40 Christmas album, and playing in the gardens of Buckingham Palace in the Coronation Concert.
This Christmas they bring a little tinsel of their own to the Classical Brit Award-winning OMA’s hugely popular seasonal extravaganza.
Music Director Tim Rhys Evans said, “We don’t get many opportunities to bring the two choirs together these days, so it will be a real treat for the audience in what is very much our homecoming concert this Christmas. It is wonderful to ensure that opportunities continue to exist for young men in Wales to discover the power of choral singing.”
Only Boys Aloud is part of The Aloud Charity which has been set up to protect the long-term future of choral singing for youngsters in Wales.
There are currently ten regional OBA groups including Cross Hands, Neath and Swansea, with plans for further expansion in Wales next year.
The Charity will continue to develop opportunities for both Only Boys Aloud and for Only Kids Aloud in partnership with the Wales Millennium Centre, encouraging young people in Wales to discover the joys and benefits of choral singing.
A Board of Trustees was set up to oversee the charity and safeguard its future, headed by the influential figure of the Lord Rowe-Beddoe.
We Need A Little Christmas at St David’s Hall will feature songs from Hollywood and Broadway, with OMA’s unique take on music from movies and musicals.
It is the Cardiff leg of a 12 date UK tour that has become a regular fixture in the yuletide calendar, and takes in a variety of venues across the country.
The concert is set to take place on December 16.
Tickets are available from the website stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk or by phoning 02920 878444.
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