There is nothing quite like the sound of a Welsh male voice choir filling a concert hall - and this St David’s Day, that unmistakable sound will be heard at Aberystwyth Arts Centre as Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir return for a special national day concert.

The performance marks the choir’s third appearance at the venue, continuing a run of sell-out concerts and reaffirming the choir’s position as one of the leading Welsh male voice ensembles performing today.

Founded in 2016 by conductor Aled Phillips, Johns’ Boys have rapidly established a reputation for performances that combine the power and warmth of traditional male voice singing with musical precision and emotional honesty. In 2019, the choir made history by becoming the first British male voice choir to win the prestigious Luciano Pavarotti Choir of the World Prize at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod — a moment that firmly placed them on the international choral map.

Since then, the choir has appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, Last Night of the Proms, and the Royal Variety Performance, with broadcasts reaching millions. Their recordings have topped the iTunes Classical Charts, while their performances online continue to attract global audiences, introducing Welsh choral singing to a new generation of listeners.

Despite this national and international success, St David’s Day remains a particularly important date for the choir. It is an opportunity to return to the foundations of Welsh male voice singing and to celebrate the repertoire that has defined the tradition for generations.

The programme will feature a selection of Welsh favourites, including the rousing hymn Cwm Rhondda (Bread of Heaven) and the deeply moving Myfannwy. These iconic works, performed by massed male voices, reflect themes of faith, resilience and community that lie at the heart of Welsh musical identity.

While Johns’ Boys are known for innovative arrangements and contemporary repertoire, this concert places the emphasis firmly on tradition — allowing familiar songs to be heard with renewed depth, clarity and emotional impact.

That the choir continues to draw sell-out audiences speaks to the enduring appeal of Welsh male voice singing when performed at the highest level. This St David’s Day concert promises an evening of reflection and celebration, marking St David’s Day in the most traditional way possible — through voices raised together in song, celebrating Wales and its musical heritage.