Latest News from the Choir
Young Singer of the Year 2026 – Application and Competition
Dates for Entry and ApplicationYoung Singer of the Year 2026 - Competition DetailsDunvant Male Choir proudly announces its prestigious Young Singer of the Year Competition, continuing our long tradition of fostering classical vocal talent in Wales. Many previous...
Christmas Concert – 2025
Details:One of our favourite events of the year, our 2025 Christmas Concert is being held at Swansea Minster ( formally St. Marys Church) 11A St Mary's Square, Swansea SA1 3LP We would love you to join us and help us make this night one to remember.Date: Event Date:...
Other News
USA – Festival of Wales
DetailsFrom Monday 26th August to our return on the 3rd of September, the choir will be performing...
The Tour of Wales – a Look Back
Looking back and forwards The innovative first ever “Tour of Wales” was the brainchild of Dunvant...
Young Singer 2024 Results
The winner The winner of the Dunvant Young Singer Prize is… RYAN EVANS!! Huge congratulations to...
Tour of Wales
Details: We are delighted to announce that the choir will be performing in each of the six...
Patrons Concert – a Great Success
The choir always enjoys the annual Patron's concert and this was no exception. The concert was a...
Young Singer 2023 Results
Our finalists The four finalists for this year’s competition were Amber Evans, Rhys Hunter, Naveen...
T Arwen Walters, 1970 – 2000
T. Arwyn Walters began his musical career as a violinist with the National Youth Orchestra of...
Thomas John Roderick, 1920 – 1925
T J Roderick, or Tommy Roderick as he was affectionately known throughout his life, was born in...
T C Richards, 1895 – 1920
Thomas Coslett Richards, born in 1870, was one of six children of Richard Richards, a stone mason,...
Emlyn Bevan, 1899 – 1953
“Brynhyfryd”, now 7 Killan Road, one of a row of three little stone cottages which clamber...
Obituaries
Peter Gambold – Obituary
The choir are saddened to announce the death of life member, Peter Gambold. Peter was a committed member of our Bass 2 section and was an active member until 2021 before health issues prevented him from singing. A skilled carpenter, he was responsible for making and...
Owena Lloyd – Accompanist
The choir are saddened to announce the death of Owena Lloyd. Owena was a longstanding accompanist of the choir from the 1960s - 1980s. A faithful member of Ebeneser Chapel, the choir’s spiritual home, she remained an ardent supporter of the choir for the rest of her...
Gwyn Jones
The choir are sad to announce the death of Gwyn Jones, T2. Gwyn joined the choir in 2015/16 and immediately threw himself into all aspects of choir life. He soon assumed the role of Choir Administrator, the duties of which he carried out with his own unique style!...
Dr Noel Davies
The choir are saddened to announce the death of faithful member, Dr Noel Davies (B1). He had previously been Principal of Gorseinon College (now @gowercollegeswansea) before retiring in 1985. Noel joined the choir in his 80s proving that the choral singing bug can be...