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Some concerts are about more than a lovely night out. This one brings great local music, young voices, brass, choral singing and a very good cause together under one roof. A Musical Celebration takes place on Saturday 26th September 2026 at St Helens Town Hall, Victoria Square, with doors opening at 7:00pm and the concert starting at 7:30pm. Tickets are just £10, and every ticket helps support the Hargreaves Dementia Trust. So yes, you get an evening of music to enjoy with fr

Our Musical Director Nicole Boardman reviews the year so far The first half of 2026 has been an outstanding period for Haydock Male Voice Choir, with significant achievements both on and off the stage. A major milestone has been the launch of our new website, providing members with a central hub for information and resources. Special thanks go to John Mulvaney, whose dedication and leadership made this ambitious project a success. Musically, the choir has enjoyed a busy seaso

Here at HMVC we love welcoming new members to the choir, but just as much as that, we love welcoming returning members BACK to the choir! Jeff Welding was a member of the choir a number of years ago, and returned to us earlier this year. Having already taken part in a concert with the choir, at this week's first rehearsal back after the summer break Jeff received his official choir t-shirt from Secretary Graham Melling, marking his official return to the choir as part of th

HMVC have a busy concert schedule over the next few weeks, and in just over a month's time we have the privilege of welcoming a choir we sang with nearly 2 years ago, Aughton Male Voice Choir! Whenever we have another choir coming to join us its always a fabulous occasion, and as well as the gents from Aughton MVC, we will also have our latest brilliant guest soloist, Oliver Railer! This really does have all the makings of another fabulous evening at our home venue, Ormskir

We've often spoken on our social media pages about how lucky we are at HMVC, to be able to call Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church our home venue. Last month we were able to give something back, as the church has recently been celebrating the 50th anniversary of the occupation of the current building, and our HMVC Shanty Choir took part in their celebrations yesterday! The Shanties performed 6 songs from their repertoire, which were very well received by the churchgoers!

Word has reached the choir of the success of our first concert this year, and the whopping amount of money that was raised on the night for Nazareth Orphanage. We share the good news in the letter below, and thank all the men of the choir and our audience on the night for supporting such a worthy cause.

Attending one of our concerts is an experience that connects you with local heritage and the joy of collective singing. We often collaborate with guest soloists and musicians, adding variety and depth to our performances. We have long been a cherished part of the local cultural scene, known for rich harmonies and passionate performances. If you enjoy live choral music or want to experience the power of a male voice choir in person, the upcoming concert events are a perfect op

Nicole Boardman MD A Year of Renewal Recognition and Remarkable Achievement January–December 2025 Haydock Male Voice Choir has closed 2025 with a sense of pride, purpose and renewed energy. Over the past twelve months, the choir has not only strengthened its musical reputation but also expanded its reach, deepened its community impact and laid firm foundations for an ambitious future. A Full and Successful Concert Season Across the year, the choir delivered twelve successful