Our History
Explore The Aloud Charity’s rich history spanning more than a decade. Walk down memory lane with us while we remember all the incredible achievements and milestones we have been through.
Only Boys Aloud formed for a ‘one off’ performance at the National Eisteddfod in Ebbw Vale
The first ever Academi is held at Atlantic College, St Donat’s
OBA receive national acclaim after a 3rd place finish on Britain’s Got Talent
OBA perform at Buckingham Palace for the Coronation Festival.
Only Boys Aloud performing for the Royal Family in the gardens of Buckingham Palace as part of the Festival Concert celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The boys were privileged to be asked to perform the closing finale with the world-renowned Katherine Jenkins on 11-13 July 2013. Three performances on three consecutive nights and three standing ovations.
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WMC/OKA Chorus heads to Cape Town to celebrate 20 years of democracy in South Africa
OBA celebrates its 5th birthday with a sell out concert and launches 4 new choirs in North Wales
Wales 1000 at St David’s Hall, accompanied by 5 male voice choirs.
OBA embark on their first international trip to Ypres marking the life of Welsh poet, Hedd Wyn
The OKA Chorus relaunches with a performance at BBC Wales’ Proms in the Park, Colwyn Bay
Aloud in the Classroom receives the royal seal of approval at White Rose Primary School
Aloud launches both its Alumni and Ambassadors Schemes, announcing Matthew Rhys as its first Ambassador
The Aloud Charity host our first Virtual Concert on YouTube after 9 months of online rehearsals.
Over 120 members of Only Boys Aloud joined virtual rehearsals from the safety of their living rooms
Our Only Girls Aloud choir launched and joined the Aloud family
Only Boys Aloud, Only Girls Aloud, and Only Kids Aloud Choirs performed together for the first time at The Aloud Charity’s 10th Anniversary Concerts
The 2023 Only Boys Aloud Academi were chosen to perform at Windsor Castle as part of the King’s Coronation Choir
