News and reports

Our summer tour of 2026 was the first airing of our new summer uniform of red shirt, no tie, and black below the waist. You can see the result in the photo above. Speaking personally, both John Barnard and I really liked the new shirts. They are cooler in hot conditions, and the lack of a tie makes singing more comfortable. They look smart, and provided we only open one button, it's easier to look more uniform. We received several positive comments on the tour. The only prob

We are sure you have all been enjoying the summer, catching your breath during a short pause in the singing calendar, and enjoying a cool pina colada by the pool. It was a wonderful spring and summer season with the choir, enjoying venues such as the Bath Bandstand, the joyful Joint Concert in Andover, and of course our annual summer concert. Thoughts are now turning towards the autumn repertoire, and the run-up to our annual concert in December. However before Christmas Rehe

We’ve Launched the '20 Men Needed' Challenge for Prostate Cancer UK! We are thrilled to launch our brand-new fundraising campaign, with which we are challenging 20 local men to take a deep breath and sing with us at our 2026 Christmas Concert, and raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK. Starting September 21st, you’ll join us for our autumn/winter weekly rehearsal season. All we ask is that each participant aims to raise at least £50 in sponsorship for taking on the challen

It’s been a while since our last news update—time flies when you’re having fun (and learning a dozen or so new harmonies)! We may have been quiet on the website, but we’ve been incredibly busy out in the community over the last few months. This is a quick catch up and a sneak peek at what’s coming next. Highlights From Our Recent Concerts During our initial outing in March, we performed four pieces at the Mid-Somerset Festival choirs competition in Bath. Although we can't cla

A year-end message and a Thank You from our Chairman Richard Luscombe. What a wonderful ...

If you're someone who prefers not to think about Christmas until December is well underway, you might not be thrilled to know that we've already begun our preparations! As we moved into the autumn season, we started rehearsing for our upcoming Autumn and Christmas performances, and admittedly, it does feel odd singing carols in September! This season, we are pleased to say that we have extra help as several new members have joined the choir. It's great to see the family growi

After a few weeks summer break, we kicked off the month by teaming up with the West Wiltshire Young Singers for a fundraiser concert in Bradford-on-Avon, organised by the Bradford-on-Avon Lions Club. The Mendip Men and the Young Singers joined forces for a concert called “Some Enchanted Evening” at the stunning Holy Trinity Church in Bradford-on-Avon. The West Wiltshire Young Singers, led by our own Musical Director, Kate Courage, wowed a full house with their fantastic perfo

… and we hope you are enjoying the summer as well! After a bustling spring and summer filled with numerous performances in various locations alongside wonderful people, we are catching our breath in preparation for the autumn season (yes, I know it’s a bit early to mention autumn). Our final performance before the summer break was our annual summer concert, which was a tremendous success. All ready for our summer concert We delivered a sold-out performance featuring many song

Raising the roof with Cowbridge MVC! In the past few weeks, we've enjoyed two incredible concerts—one in Weston-Super-Mare and the other nearby in Paulton. These gigs, though distinctly different, were both resounding successes with good audiences at both! We had the honour of sharing the stage at the magnificent Corpus Christi Church in Weston with the Cowbridge Male Voice Choir from South Wales. The finale was a stunning rendition of 'Rhythm of Life,' featuring both choirs.

We kicked off this year's concert series, 'Songs from Stage and Screen,' with a performance at Downside School.

At our first public outing of 2025 we came away with a cup! A couple of weeks ago, we had a fantastic time engaging with and competing with other choirs at the Mid-Somerset Festival. We performed two song sets, one in the morning and another in the afternoon, alongside the other choirs. The event took place at St. Swithin's Church in Bath, an excellent venue with incredible acoustics. After every session, one of the adjudicators delivered a detailed appraisal of each choir's

The end of winter is in sight and we can see early signs of spring! For the choir also excitement is in the air. We've been rehearsing hard since the start of the year getting ready for this season's programme, Songs from Stage and Screen. Each performance will feature a diverse selection of songs, drawing from both popular musicals and memorable movies. Between now and September we have planned six concerts singing alongside other amazing choirs and of course our own annual

We enjoyed a wonderful autumn season in 2024, and we're grateful to everyone who supported us. We hope you found as much joy in listening as we did in performing for you! Starting the second week of January, we'll begin preparing an exciting new concert program for later in the year. Keep an eye on this site for updates, or sign up for our regular Newsletter. Happy New Year!

It's been quite a season for the choir, we've had an amazing time and now it's Christmas! In full flow at the Christmas Concert! As we're now into the festive season, it’s an excellent time to reflect on a busy yet exciting autumn for our choir. From our first notes sung in Bath to the joyful Christmas carols in Midsomer Norton, we've had an amazing time! Our autumn kicked off in September with an exhilarating performance alongside the renowned Mousehole Male Voice Choir in B

MMVC Chair Richard Luscombe (left) presents Phillip Evry with a photograph of the choir performing at a recent concert After almost 10 years, Mendip Male Voice Choir's highly respected and much-admired accompanist Phillip Evry has decided to retire. Phillip joined the choir in January 2015 and quickly struck up a strong rapport with all sections. His mastery of the piano, sympathetic playing in rehearsal and performance made him a greatly valued member of the choir's musica

Have you ever experienced the magic of choral music reverberating through the spaces of a beautifully refurbished church, filling every corner with song? A couple of weeks ago, we had the privilege of being part of a truly unforgettable night with Mousehole Male Voice Choir. The anticipation leading up to the event was palpable, and it certainly did not disappoint! We were at the recently renovated All Saints Weston Church, a venue that was both elegant and relaxing, creating

Mendip Male Voice Choir (MMVC) are pleased to announce a special concert with Mousehole Male Voice Choir at 7pm on Saturday 14th September in All Saints Church, Weston, Bath, BA1 4ER. This will be the first public performance at the re-opened All Saints Church after a major refurbishment project and profits will go towards this. Mousehole Male Voice Choir were formed in 1909 and have performed for TV and Royalty and we are so looking forward to singing with them again. Mendi

Music possesses an incredible power to unite people from diverse backgrounds. Most recently, MMVC experienced this firsthand when we had the privilege of singing alongside another choir consisting of individuals with learning disabilities. Our past performances with the SWALLOW Choir have always been a special experience for us, and this occasion was no exception as we once again witnessed the Swallow Choir pouring their hearts into their performance. We were pleased too, to

MMVC and Jennie Peplow singers pull off a superb concert with a wide ranging repertoire

The Mendip Male Voice Choir are delighted to announce the return of Kate Courage as their Musical Director starting in April. Kate studied Music and English Literature at Warwick University and has taught, directed, conducted, and composed for many choirs, groups, and schools, including twice conducting at the Royal Albert Hall Schools Proms with a massed choir of 500 children singing two of her songs. She was Education Manager for Iford Opera and lectured at universities and