Ashingtom Male Voice Choir
Ashington & District
Male Voice Choir
A community choir with a rich tradition


Choir in 2023

Welcome to Ashington & District Male Voice Choir

Welcome to Ashington & District Male Voice Choir formed in 1916. The Choir celebrated its Centenary in 2016 and is looking forward to reaching our 110 year milestone.

Based in Southeast Northumberland, the Choir attracts members from across the region.

The Choir has a rich history and performs a varied selection of songs. It is appropriate that several numbers are about coal mining as Ashington was once famous as 'the largest coal mining village in the world'.

A Reflection of 2024 with Ashington & District Male Voice Choir!

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir is delighted to share with you a reflective poem about the Choir during 2024:

We sang in Beamish we sang of Joy.
We sang in remembrance in reverence and Cloy.
We sang of the miners, their sacrifice and plight.
And for the Lifeboat Crews that continue the fight
Remembering local heroes was a pleasure and honour.
For our heritage and history remembering is just proper

We sang for charity for those in most need.
Of a helping hand or just a good deed
We sang in rehearsals and at summer school.
To bring the best performance and be no fool
In harmony and fellowship and to enjoy a joke
We even tried to listen whenever Neil spoke.

Our choir is a living thing kept sacred by its members.
Precious and important for many, many Decembers
Just as Christmas comes round fast every year.
We do so love to sing and bring you good Cheer.

Now the concerts are all done and the season is coming to its end.
with next year approaching we plan to grow and make new friend’s
So, if you are lonely or on your own or have a big family.
You will be most welcome to join us in singing in practice and song.
All you need to do is just come along.

On a Thursday Night.

The poem was written by Colin Prow, our Secretary.

Why don't you join a local choir with tradition?

Singing in a choir can have many benefits for you:

1.    It can release or improve your singing skills,

2.    It can build your self-confidence and release emotions,

3.    It can generally improve your wellbeing and research indicates benefits for mental health,

4.    It can be a great way to meet new friends and enjoy a new social experience,

5.    It can also be great fun and develop your teamwork skills.

The Choir meets at Stakeford & Bomarsund Sports and Welfare Centre, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5UB on Thursday evenings between 7pm and 9pm. Why don't you come along and enjoy? You will be made very welcome.

Welcome to the Latest News


AND NEXT STOP IS HADSTON!
Posted on 15.02.2025. After performing at another 'sell out' event last night, next stop will be Hadston!

SPOTLIGHT ON AN ARTIST!
Posted on 15.02.2025. He is always there at the heart of Ashington & District Male Voice Choir!

YES, I THINK THEY REALLY LIKE WHAT'S IN THE AUCTION!
Posted on 15.02.2025. Neil Morton, musical director, and some members of the Choir were really caught on camera!

WE WERE DELIGHTED TO SUPPORT THE MUSICAL EVENING!
Posted on 15.02.2025. Ashington & District Male Voice was delighted to support the 'Charity Musical Evening'!

LAST MINUTE PREPARATION FOR WHAT PROMISES TO BE GREAT MUSICAL EVENING!
Posted on 14.02.2025. Ashington & District Male Voice Choir will be singing tonight in a 'Charity Musical Evening'!

FEBRUARY HAS OFTEN BEEN A REWARDING MONTH!
Posted on 09.02.2025. February has been a rewarding month for Ashington & District Male Voice Choir!

HARD AT WORK AS CONCERTS LOOM!
Posted on 07.02.2025. The guys at Ashington & District Male Voice Choir were back 'hard at work' last night!

Forthcoming Events

Saturday 8 Mar 25 7:00 pm
Community Concert with the Choir
Venue: Druridge Bay Community Centre, Hadston, Northuumberland, NE65 9YF
More details...

Saturday 3 May 25 2:00 pm
VE Day - Quayside Festival
Provisional (Details to follow)
Venue: Blyth Harbour

Saturday 17 May 25 7:00 pm
Annual Concert
Details to be confirmed
Venue: St. John's Church, North Seaton

Saturday 7 Jun 25 7:00 pm
The 80 VEP Concert
Charity Concert (Details to be confirmed)
Venue: St. Nicholas Church, Blagdon Terrace, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6QQ

Saturday 5 Jul 25 11:00 am
Summer Concerts at Beamish Museum
The Choir will allso be singing between 2 and 3pm
Venue: Hetton Silver Band Hall

Saturday 13 Dec 25
Christmas Concert
(To be confirmed)
Venue: St. Cuthbert's Church, Church Lane, Bedlington, NE22 5EL

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Ashington & District Male Voice Choir - A friendly male voice choir based in the North East of England

We thank Ashington Town Council for their support.