Back Together Again / The Sound of the Summer
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Laurie Jones on 07736 009962
Monday 15 June 2026
The celebrated City of Bath Male Choir will join together with the Jane Lilley Singers for a ‘Back Together Again – The Sound of the Summer’ concert at St Luke’s Church (Hatfield Road, Bath) on Saturday evening July 18 at 7.00pm (doors open 6.30pm).
The City of Bath Male Choir is now in its 19th year, having been founded in January 2007 by nationally recognised Musical Director Grenville Jones, whose vision established the choir’s distinctive sound and strong reputation. At the end of 2022, Grenville stepped down as conductor, and his son, Laurie Jones, became Musical Director, leading the choir into a new era while continuing that legacy.
The Men of Bath are an auditioned choir whose commitment, passion and enjoyment of singing have taken them across the UK and on tour throughout Europe and beyond. Performing with accompanist Dominic Irving, they have appeared alongside artists including Jamie Cullum, Aled Jones, Katherine Jenkins, Alfie Boe and Clare Teal, in prestigious venues to sold-out audiences. Finalists in the BBC’s Last Choir Standing in 2008 and in May this year travelled to Newquay for the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival entering the Category II Competition in Truro Cathedral where they won ‘Overall Best Choir’ and ‘Best UK Male Choir’. The choir remains true to its ethos: to enjoy singing together, create a great sound, and offer pure entertainment - always leaving audiences smiling and wanting more!
As one of the most well-known and respected choirs in the country, the Jane Lilley Singers have a strong reputation and a loyal following of people of all ages and backgrounds. JLS are now in their 53rd year and sing everything from Jazz to classical and love the challenge that such a varied repertoire brings, having recorded over 20 albums. Their wonderful accompanist is Abigail Wise who also sings beautifully and on occasion Jane loves to sing with the girls and gently lead from the side! JLS is very much a family and welcomes new members with warmth.
Tickets priced £12 are on sale from https://bath-male-choir.ticketlight.co.uk/ – they will also be available on the door on the night.
Laurie Jones said;
“It is going to be a great night of music and we are absolutely delighted to be ‘Back Together Again’ with the Jane Lilley Singers to perform ‘The Sound of the Summer’.”
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Press enquiries to Laurie Jones on 07736 009962
Monday 15 June 2026
The celebrated City of Bath Male Choir will join together with the Jane Lilley Singers for a ‘Back Together Again – The Sound of the Summer’ concert at St Luke’s Church (Hatfield Road, Bath) on Saturday evening July 18 at 7.00pm (doors open 6.30pm).
The City of Bath Male Choir is now in its 19th year, having been founded in January 2007 by nationally recognised Musical Director Grenville Jones, whose vision established the choir’s distinctive sound and strong reputation. At the end of 2022, Grenville stepped down as conductor, and his son, Laurie Jones, became Musical Director, leading the choir into a new era while continuing that legacy.
The Men of Bath are an auditioned choir whose commitment, passion and enjoyment of singing have taken them across the UK and on tour throughout Europe and beyond. Performing with accompanist Dominic Irving, they have appeared alongside artists including Jamie Cullum, Aled Jones, Katherine Jenkins, Alfie Boe and Clare Teal, in prestigious venues to sold-out audiences. Finalists in the BBC’s Last Choir Standing in 2008 and in May this year travelled to Newquay for the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival entering the Category II Competition in Truro Cathedral where they won ‘Overall Best Choir’ and ‘Best UK Male Choir’. The choir remains true to its ethos: to enjoy singing together, create a great sound, and offer pure entertainment - always leaving audiences smiling and wanting more!
As one of the most well-known and respected choirs in the country, the Jane Lilley Singers have a strong reputation and a loyal following of people of all ages and backgrounds. JLS are now in their 53rd year and sing everything from Jazz to classical and love the challenge that such a varied repertoire brings, having recorded over 20 albums. Their wonderful accompanist is Abigail Wise who also sings beautifully and on occasion Jane loves to sing with the girls and gently lead from the side! JLS is very much a family and welcomes new members with warmth.
Tickets priced £12 are on sale from https://bath-male-choir.ticketlight.co.uk/ – they will also be available on the door on the night.
Laurie Jones said;
“It is going to be a great night of music and we are absolutely delighted to be ‘Back Together Again’ with the Jane Lilley Singers to perform ‘The Sound of the Summer’.”
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BMC win Cat II of Cornwall International Male Choral Festival
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Laurie Jones on [email protected] or 07736 009962.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
The City of Bath Male Choir visited Cornwall last weekend to take part in the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival for the first time with performances in Truro Cathedral as well as Redruth’s St Andrew’s Church.
The City of Bath Male Choir are one of the best-loved male choirs in England. Founded by Bath music-man Grenville Jones in 2007 with his son Laurie Jones taking over as Musical Director three years ago. They have toured Europe and visited the States – Boston and Nashville – as well as being the only amateur English male choir to visit Japan, in 2014. Their reputation was enhanced in their early years when they reached the finals of a national televised singing competition called ‘Last Choir Standing’. This hugely popular entertainment show was on the main BBC1 television channel on Saturday evenings and was subsequently broadcast across the world. Bath Male Choir reached the finals singing to an audience of an estimated 13 million viewers.
The boys from Bath travelled to Newquay on Friday and performed at a number of concerts over the weekend, including the Category II Competition in Truro Cathedral where they won ‘Overall Best Choir’ and ‘Best UK Male Choir’.
"This is a fantastic achievement and all credit must go to Laurie and the considerable hard work he has put in behind the scenes to prepare the choir for their performances, also to Dominic Irving the brilliant young accompanist," said Grenville.
Nearer home Bath Male Choir will be taking part in Bath Festival's ‘Party in the City’ on Friday May 15 at Christ Church in Bath from 7.30pm and the following day, May 16 at 5.25pm, performing as part of the Bath Festival of Choirs in Green Park, Bath.
You can also hear them perform at Frome Festival’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations on Friday July 10 from 7.30pm in Holy Trinity Church, Frome, when they will be sharing the stage with Frome Good Afternoon Choir. Tickets priced £15 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or on the door from 7.00pm.
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Press enquiries to Laurie Jones on [email protected] or 07736 009962.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
The City of Bath Male Choir visited Cornwall last weekend to take part in the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival for the first time with performances in Truro Cathedral as well as Redruth’s St Andrew’s Church.
The City of Bath Male Choir are one of the best-loved male choirs in England. Founded by Bath music-man Grenville Jones in 2007 with his son Laurie Jones taking over as Musical Director three years ago. They have toured Europe and visited the States – Boston and Nashville – as well as being the only amateur English male choir to visit Japan, in 2014. Their reputation was enhanced in their early years when they reached the finals of a national televised singing competition called ‘Last Choir Standing’. This hugely popular entertainment show was on the main BBC1 television channel on Saturday evenings and was subsequently broadcast across the world. Bath Male Choir reached the finals singing to an audience of an estimated 13 million viewers.
The boys from Bath travelled to Newquay on Friday and performed at a number of concerts over the weekend, including the Category II Competition in Truro Cathedral where they won ‘Overall Best Choir’ and ‘Best UK Male Choir’.
"This is a fantastic achievement and all credit must go to Laurie and the considerable hard work he has put in behind the scenes to prepare the choir for their performances, also to Dominic Irving the brilliant young accompanist," said Grenville.
Nearer home Bath Male Choir will be taking part in Bath Festival's ‘Party in the City’ on Friday May 15 at Christ Church in Bath from 7.30pm and the following day, May 16 at 5.25pm, performing as part of the Bath Festival of Choirs in Green Park, Bath.
You can also hear them perform at Frome Festival’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations on Friday July 10 from 7.30pm in Holy Trinity Church, Frome, when they will be sharing the stage with Frome Good Afternoon Choir. Tickets priced £15 in advance from gac.ticketlight.co.uk or on the door from 7.00pm.
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Laurie Jones, Musical Director of The City of Bath Male Choir, receiving trophy.
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The City of Bath Male Choir with trophy, Laurie Jones Musical Director (with cup)
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BMC take part in the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Laurie Jones on [email protected] or 07736 009962.
Monday 20 April 2026
The City of Bath Male Choir will be visiting Cornwall next Friday May 1 to May 3 taking part in the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival for the first time with various performances across Cornwall as part of the weekend.
The City of Bath Male Choir are one of the best-loved male choirs in England. Founded by Bath music-man Grenville Jones in 2007, they have toured Europe and visited the States – Boston and Nashville – as well as being the only amateur English male choir to visit Japan in 2014. Their reputation was enhanced in their early years when they reached the finals of a national televised singing competition called ‘Last Choir Standing’. This hugely popular entertainment show was on the main BBC1 television channel on Saturday evenings and was subsequently broadcast across the world. Bath Male Choir reached the finals singing to an audience of an estimated 13 million viewers.
The boys from Bath will be staying in Newquay for the duration of the weekend and taking part in performances as part of the Festival across Cornwall… They will be on stage on Friday evening in Truro Cathedral for the International Gala Concert, the launch of the Festival, and have other performances on Saturday evening, again in Truro Cathedral for the Category II Competition, and Sunday evening at St Andrew’s Church, Redruth, for a Regional Gala Concert.
A full schedule can be obtained and tickets purchased via the organisers CIMCF website https://www.cimcf.uk/
Laurie Jones is Grenville’s youngest son and now leads as Musical Director of Bath Male Choir he, said:
“The City of Bath Male Choir (pictured) will be bringing a party of 80 to Cornwall for the CIMCF as well as performing at St Michael’s Church (Newquay) Sunday Morning Service on May 3. Full details of the choir can be found on www.bathmalechoir.org or why not come and see us!”
Grenville is still involved with the day to day running of the choir but because of ill health will not be attending the Festival.
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Images show Bath Male Choir and MD Laurie Jones
Press enquiries to Laurie Jones on [email protected] or 07736 009962.
Monday 20 April 2026
The City of Bath Male Choir will be visiting Cornwall next Friday May 1 to May 3 taking part in the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival for the first time with various performances across Cornwall as part of the weekend.
The City of Bath Male Choir are one of the best-loved male choirs in England. Founded by Bath music-man Grenville Jones in 2007, they have toured Europe and visited the States – Boston and Nashville – as well as being the only amateur English male choir to visit Japan in 2014. Their reputation was enhanced in their early years when they reached the finals of a national televised singing competition called ‘Last Choir Standing’. This hugely popular entertainment show was on the main BBC1 television channel on Saturday evenings and was subsequently broadcast across the world. Bath Male Choir reached the finals singing to an audience of an estimated 13 million viewers.
The boys from Bath will be staying in Newquay for the duration of the weekend and taking part in performances as part of the Festival across Cornwall… They will be on stage on Friday evening in Truro Cathedral for the International Gala Concert, the launch of the Festival, and have other performances on Saturday evening, again in Truro Cathedral for the Category II Competition, and Sunday evening at St Andrew’s Church, Redruth, for a Regional Gala Concert.
A full schedule can be obtained and tickets purchased via the organisers CIMCF website https://www.cimcf.uk/
Laurie Jones is Grenville’s youngest son and now leads as Musical Director of Bath Male Choir he, said:
“The City of Bath Male Choir (pictured) will be bringing a party of 80 to Cornwall for the CIMCF as well as performing at St Michael’s Church (Newquay) Sunday Morning Service on May 3. Full details of the choir can be found on www.bathmalechoir.org or why not come and see us!”
Grenville is still involved with the day to day running of the choir but because of ill health will not be attending the Festival.
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Images show Bath Male Choir and MD Laurie Jones
One of Cornwall's leading choirs visiting Bath
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Monday, April 14, 2025
One of Cornwall’s leading amateur operatic groups will be visiting Bath for a concert on Saturday May 3 in St Michael’s Church.
Redruth Amateur Operatic Society Trust Singers is a mixed-voice choir, led by the highly accomplished Alastair Taylor. This mixed choir, formed in January 2004 with a membership of 30-40 aged from 17 to 70+, has achieved many successes. It has a repertoire which includes a variety of genres and styles, including musical theatre and popular music. It has acquired a considerable reputation within the county, performing regularly with other bands choirs and bands. The choir also enjoys performing outside the county and has travelled as far as Blackpool and Edinburgh.
Their visit to Bath will be hosted by The City of Bath Choir and the link between the two groups was made when Grenville Jones, Founder of Bath Male Choir, met the RAOST group at a concert in Newquay.
Grenville said;
“They are a brilliant group of singers led by the outstanding Alastair Taylor. If you love musical theatre then this is the concert for you.”
Tickets are priced £10 on the door from 6.30pm, with the concert starting at 7.00pm, or purchased in advance from grenvillemusic.ticketlight.co.uk
The City of Bath Male Choir with their MD Laurie Jones have just returned from a memorable visit to Alkmaar celebrating the 80 year link between the City of Alkmaar and the City of Bath.
A concert with something for everyone.
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Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Monday, April 14, 2025
One of Cornwall’s leading amateur operatic groups will be visiting Bath for a concert on Saturday May 3 in St Michael’s Church.
Redruth Amateur Operatic Society Trust Singers is a mixed-voice choir, led by the highly accomplished Alastair Taylor. This mixed choir, formed in January 2004 with a membership of 30-40 aged from 17 to 70+, has achieved many successes. It has a repertoire which includes a variety of genres and styles, including musical theatre and popular music. It has acquired a considerable reputation within the county, performing regularly with other bands choirs and bands. The choir also enjoys performing outside the county and has travelled as far as Blackpool and Edinburgh.
Their visit to Bath will be hosted by The City of Bath Choir and the link between the two groups was made when Grenville Jones, Founder of Bath Male Choir, met the RAOST group at a concert in Newquay.
Grenville said;
“They are a brilliant group of singers led by the outstanding Alastair Taylor. If you love musical theatre then this is the concert for you.”
Tickets are priced £10 on the door from 6.30pm, with the concert starting at 7.00pm, or purchased in advance from grenvillemusic.ticketlight.co.uk
The City of Bath Male Choir with their MD Laurie Jones have just returned from a memorable visit to Alkmaar celebrating the 80 year link between the City of Alkmaar and the City of Bath.
A concert with something for everyone.
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Redruth Amateur Operatic Society Trust
Visiting choir to Bath from South Wales
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Thursday 27 March 2025
A concert at Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath on Saturday March 29 will bring together two leading choral groups.
The celebrated City of Bath Male Choir will host the concert and this will be a rare opportunity to hear ‘the boys from Bath’ in concert in their home City. Bath Male Choir have travelled the world making music since being founded by Grenville Jones in 2007. The MD is now Grenville’s youngest son Laurie Jones and numbers over 60 members from across the area.
The choir are always in great demand for concert appearances and from April 10-13 will be representing the city when they visit Bath’s twin town Alkmaar in the Netherlands. A concert to commemorate the long-standing association between Bath and Alkmaar.
Joining Bath Male Choir for the concert will be Allegra, a female choir from South Wales. Allegra have numerous awards including The Gold Cup at Cheltenham for ‘Most Outstanding Choir of the Festival’. Their MD is Rob Elliott.
This promises to be a fabulous concert featuring two superb choirs. It starts at 7.00pm with doors opening at 6.30pm, tickets are priced £12 on the door or in advance from grenvillemusic.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991.
“This will be our very first concert in 2025 with a number of new items and we look forward to welcoming Bath Male Choir supporters old and new!” said Bath Male Choir MD Laurie Jones.
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Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Thursday 27 March 2025
A concert at Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath on Saturday March 29 will bring together two leading choral groups.
The celebrated City of Bath Male Choir will host the concert and this will be a rare opportunity to hear ‘the boys from Bath’ in concert in their home City. Bath Male Choir have travelled the world making music since being founded by Grenville Jones in 2007. The MD is now Grenville’s youngest son Laurie Jones and numbers over 60 members from across the area.
The choir are always in great demand for concert appearances and from April 10-13 will be representing the city when they visit Bath’s twin town Alkmaar in the Netherlands. A concert to commemorate the long-standing association between Bath and Alkmaar.
Joining Bath Male Choir for the concert will be Allegra, a female choir from South Wales. Allegra have numerous awards including The Gold Cup at Cheltenham for ‘Most Outstanding Choir of the Festival’. Their MD is Rob Elliott.
This promises to be a fabulous concert featuring two superb choirs. It starts at 7.00pm with doors opening at 6.30pm, tickets are priced £12 on the door or in advance from grenvillemusic.ticketlight.co.uk or by calling 0844 888 9991.
“This will be our very first concert in 2025 with a number of new items and we look forward to welcoming Bath Male Choir supporters old and new!” said Bath Male Choir MD Laurie Jones.
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Allegra, one of the most accomplished female choirs in South Wales.
Bath Male Choir visit Alkmaar
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on [email protected] or +44 (0) 7778 282934.
Monday, February 3, 2025
The historic link between Alkmaar and the City of Bath in the West of England goes back 80 years. In that time many hundreds of people of all ages and from both Cities have visited and enjoyed the hospitality of their hosts.
The City of Bath Male Choir are one of the best-loved male choirs in England. Founded by Bath music-man Grenville Jones in 2007, they have toured Europe and visited the States – Boston and Nashville – as well as being the only amateur English male choir to visit Japan. Their reputation was enhanced in their early years when Bath Male Choir reached the finals of a national televised singing competition called ‘Last Choir Standing’. This hugely popular entertainment show was on the main BBC television channel and was shown across the World. Bath Male Choir reached the finals singing to an audience of an estimated 13 million viewers.
The boys from Bath will be in Alkmaar for four days in from April 10-13 as part of the 80 year connection between the two Cities.
Roelof Hilgersom is a member of AUC – Alkmaar Uitwisselings Comite. He said:
“We are absolutely delighted to host the men of the Bath Male Choir and we met their founder Grenville Jones back in November when he visited Alkmaar. The choir is now conducted by his son Laurie, who is head of music at a prestigious independent school in the Cotswolds, close to Bath.
“The highlight of the visit will be a concert on Saturday April 12 which will take place at Kapelkerk starting at 8.00pm. Also featured at the concert will be two local mixed-voice choirs Popkoor Atlantis and Popkoor Spot-On! This will be a fabulous evening of music for everyone.”
The City of Bath Male Choir (pictured) will bring 41 singers to Alkmaar for the concert and are looking for other opportunities to perform whilst staying in the city.
Discover more about Bath Male Choir on www.bathmalechoir.org or come and see them on Saturday April 12!
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Image shows Bath Male Choir and MD Laurie Jones
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on [email protected] or +44 (0) 7778 282934.
Monday, February 3, 2025
The historic link between Alkmaar and the City of Bath in the West of England goes back 80 years. In that time many hundreds of people of all ages and from both Cities have visited and enjoyed the hospitality of their hosts.
The City of Bath Male Choir are one of the best-loved male choirs in England. Founded by Bath music-man Grenville Jones in 2007, they have toured Europe and visited the States – Boston and Nashville – as well as being the only amateur English male choir to visit Japan. Their reputation was enhanced in their early years when Bath Male Choir reached the finals of a national televised singing competition called ‘Last Choir Standing’. This hugely popular entertainment show was on the main BBC television channel and was shown across the World. Bath Male Choir reached the finals singing to an audience of an estimated 13 million viewers.
The boys from Bath will be in Alkmaar for four days in from April 10-13 as part of the 80 year connection between the two Cities.
Roelof Hilgersom is a member of AUC – Alkmaar Uitwisselings Comite. He said:
“We are absolutely delighted to host the men of the Bath Male Choir and we met their founder Grenville Jones back in November when he visited Alkmaar. The choir is now conducted by his son Laurie, who is head of music at a prestigious independent school in the Cotswolds, close to Bath.
“The highlight of the visit will be a concert on Saturday April 12 which will take place at Kapelkerk starting at 8.00pm. Also featured at the concert will be two local mixed-voice choirs Popkoor Atlantis and Popkoor Spot-On! This will be a fabulous evening of music for everyone.”
The City of Bath Male Choir (pictured) will bring 41 singers to Alkmaar for the concert and are looking for other opportunities to perform whilst staying in the city.
Discover more about Bath Male Choir on www.bathmalechoir.org or come and see them on Saturday April 12!
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Image shows Bath Male Choir and MD Laurie Jones
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