Only Boys Aloud at Buckingham Palace

Only Boys Aloud performing for the Royal Family in the gardens of Buckingham Palace in 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 Thursday July 11th, Friday July 12th and Saturday July 13th 2013. Three performances on three consecutive nights and three standing ovations.

[@joangunning7573]

The Welsh people were blessed with unbelievable musical talent. Can’t beat them!!!!!!

[@lindamorrisson2999]

My son has worked as an engineer in Cardiff Wales for 8 years - just loves it - and according to him all the young male friends he has made - they can all sing!

[@carolyn292]

There is just something the Welsh have when they sing wales it’s well named the land of song as so many fantastic singers have come from here

[@briantomlinson7132]

I am a retired pensioner from North Wales who has lived in Spain for 12 years. Listening to the choir singing all these songs we used to sing back home ,brings back many happy memories. My eyes are full of tears well done boys you really sing for Wales.

[@amritkaurkhalsa5345]

brian tomlinson I am mexican and this bring me no memories but I have tears in my eyes as well dear! They are amazing, will follow them

[@brian83junior]

I am from Belarus, I do not understand a single word in Welsh. Still these songs make me so emotional!

[@blackandgold676]

Move back home...

[@Nadiacloete]

I am in South Africa and these songs put a lump in my throat! I remember Danny Boy being sung at a family gathering when I was a child!

[@crossleydd42]

@@brian83junior Only the Welsh understand Welsh. The Scots, Irish and originally the Cornish from South West England also spoke their own languages, Only rhe English spoke English! Amazing i such a couple of small islands!

[@susannah4510]

I’m Asian, does not understand one word of their language but found this choir amazing ( an understatement). The Choirmaster is very inspiring,encouraging.I pray all of them will have a bright future and hoping also their city will be blessed with good economic opportunities and success,God Bless.

[@jpracingph]

I am not English. I live 9000 miles away. I absolutely love this group. The patriotism emanates from them to no end. Incredible group of young boys. Please keep on singing not only for your country but for the world.

[@alistairhudson8163]

The choir isn’t English either. It is Welsh AND British.

[@audranorwood3113]

From USA! Wish we had something sounding so good in America!

[@ronddagirl3749]

@@audranorwood3113 You Do Audra, there are Welsh speaking ex-pats all over the USA. Contact Bryn Seion Church, Beavercreek Oregon. They hold a Gymanfa each year and can help you contact other churches and choirs. Good Luck

[@nihilinski3]

I'm German but this incredible group of boys give me chills - ALL THE TIME!!!

[@turzigaming]

The only young choir of my country to give me goosebumps. So proud of each and every one of them for making Wales such a proud country/nation

[@bcwest56]

The conductor of this group deserves great praise for his leadership of this choir! He is the one who puts together the arrangements and coordination between choir and orchestra!

[@OnlyBoysAloud]

Thanks @bcwest56 for your lovely comment. This is our fantastic founder Tim Rhys Evans conducting. Only Boys Aloud is a community choir that is free for the Boys - it's facilitated by The Aloud Charity, who rely on support from individuals and supporters to keep it going. We're so proud of our Boys and the opportunities we're able to provide them.

[@mom2cairns]

Keeping the tradition of the male Welsh choirs... the fabulous richness of the voices. My father was raised with this and passed it on to me...love to see this ... gives this Welsh-American thrills

[@margaretharrison7750]

God bless the man who had the vision to bring these boys together - he has done the world a favour as well as his country and each of the owner's of those beautiful voices. An absolute joy to listen to over and over again - keep it up - it's too beautiful to stop!

[@avryllsixtus3429]

I am in awe as a music teacher of the talented boys and music director..what an inspiring group of young men. Che brsva..m

[@nuts2u24]

I have visited Wales 3 times, each visit better than the last. I had heard of the great tradition of Welsh singing but had never heard a Welch choir until now. This is a beautiful country and a beautiful people.

[@rickybermudez2906]

This is a beautifull country a beutifull choir

[@richardhughes6040]

So so proud of my Welsh heritage. Greetings from Florida USA

[@stevefreedman470]

I have sung in MANY choirs over the years and I am so moved by this choir.....not only for the sound they make but also for the reasons they are singing....I am so proud of all of you! ♥️

[@jjardin2644]

exactly....thats how i feel....so emtional....especially on BGT audition....i cried...even i dont know what they were saying

[@MegaLJ3]

Even though they didn't win the grand prize, they won anyway. They got a grand prize of a once in a life time experience.

[@UCPD198]

they came in third in BGT but have sung for Queen and start of Olympics. Some day they may do a world tour. Choir is continuously changing as older boys go off to college or work and younger boys become of age to join. Great choir!

[@BillyAlabama]

I come back to this often to experience it one more time. What an exquisite evening and the director and each young man gave a gift to the world that will never die…we’ll just come back to hear it again.

[@esthertamang4014]

Iam not from Britain,iam form India but when i heard this song i become fan of this wonderful group i really love this beautiful songs,once in week i used to watch this video ,i salute from the bottom of my heart for these boys what a song really i don't have any words speechless ,keep it up ,may God bless you .

[@RSKurtz]

What a glorious sound emanating from the voices of these talented young men. I'm sure the royal family was delighted to listen to these boys who are living in the United Kingdom and sharing their gift with the world. Bravo from the USA.

[@BronyDanProductions]

1:08, THERE I AM! God this was such an honour to do, and I loved every moment of it. Well done to Tim for bringing us so far.

[@ashleelmb]

Which one, mate? The one on the left, the right or the one in the middle?

[@BillyAlabama]

Just marvelous!

[@JimmyOgilvie52]

These gorgeous boys with gorgeous voices never fail to bring on the goose bumps! It's time they came to the States! We here in New York City are ready to roll out the "Red Carpet" for OBA! Long live Her Majesty and OBA!

[@seamus1956]

It's amazing to watch the maturation of this choir in the videos posted, from their debut then Britain's Got Talent 7 now this breathtaking finale performance for Her Majesty's Coronation Festival. The boys voices are both elegant & dynamic at the same time and the soloists selected perfectly, just fantastic. But the real credit has to go to Tim Rhys-Evans and the captains of the 10 local choirs and this exceptional combined group. Still hoping for an American tour someday. Simply marvelous!

[@PaleRider54]

I agree about Tim. If I ever happen to win the lottery, his organization is at the top of my list for charitable contributions.

[@ikatrimeynarsihombing9903]

This song is very beautiful. Thanking this choir who brought this song international wide. Hopefully my foot step will bring me to this beautiful place Wales.

[@ednamorley3429]

I am Brazilian but part of my family comes from Swansea. I am só proud of my heritage. Thank you for this.

[@lilly6931]

Absolutely wonderful!! I am so happy that someone brought back the traditional boys choir!! I wish we had something this special in the U.S. Great job boys!!

[@annedonnellan6876]

Glee clubs?

[@michaeltutty1540]

​@@annedonnellan6876 Glee Clubs are show choir's, something very different. When I was in high school in the 1970s, the student body numbered about 1,300. 750 were in the Music Department. We had a 212 voice Senior (SATB) Choir, Junior (SATB) Choir, Men's (TTBB) Choir, Ladies' (SSAA) Choir, Senior Orchestra, Junior Orchestra, Jazz Band, Chamber Orchestra, and for special performances, the Massed Choirs and Orchestras. 750 students on stage in the school auditorium. For Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, alumni in the audience were invited on stage. There could be a thousand musicians. It was quite something.

[@claireamphlett-thomas3444]

Fantastic performance by a group of teenage lads who give up their own time to rehearse and perform. Mentored and led by the talented Only Men Aloud and Tim

[@survivrs]

I've returned and it's just as beautiful as it was 9 years ago!! The harmony around the 3:50 mark was stunning!! I hope you ALL have continued to sing in one form or another. So much talent!!

[@emilnysa]

No words... What a beautiful performance! Their voices are just astonishing!

[@susannah4510]

A big BRAVO to the ONLY BOYS ALOUD CHOIR AND TO THE CHOIRMASTER AS WELL. May the Good Lord guide and bless you all.

[@SuperZytoon]

Tears are streaming from Florida, USA! GOD BLESS AND THANK YOU!

[@markbrown4039]

Oh...my...freaking...God! I have Irish heritage, and no connection to Wales, but this choir blew me away. "Danny Boy" naturally moved me to tears. The voices, harmonies and arrangements were all soul-raising. Bravo! With respect and admiration from Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario.

[@Noodle351]

I get goosebumps every time I watch these boys sing, they are amazing!

[@timothyjames6578]

so proud to live in Wales with such talent and this welsh talent from a nation of 3million or so people having such a huge presence in a national concert. from a nation of more than 60 million, wales, you've done us proud.

[@acricucci6188]

Breathtakingly beautiful, wonderful harmony, and these young men are surely the pride of Wales. Thanks for sharing with us in America. My children have Welsh ancestry from their father.

[@jeantaylor2308]

It takes a lot of discipline and self-discipline for a group like this to be able to perform so proudly and so happily. You have to practice, practice, practice. You have to follow a diet on the day of the performance, above all you have to want to do it! As a mother of two who sang from elementary school through high school, attending many rehearsals and performances 3-4 nights/days a week, drivIng car pools, chaperoning performance road trips, being there for kids whose parents could not be there...to see a performance like this and know what all goes into it is so rewarding and brings much cheer and good memories and pride to my heart.

[@flamflam6652]

I love how their body language completely changes when they sing The Bonny Banks of Loch Lomond!

[@bernardoberleuter1368]

I respectfully ask Tim if Only Boys Aloud can sing ALL the Christmas carols in LATIN, please. That would be an album in itself. Blessings to all the BOYS and mentors, you have angelic voices as a World Choir.

[@IntelestateNetwork]

I hope the Queen and the rest of the Royal Family enjoyed this concert as much as I did. Awesome performance Boys Aloud!!!

[@westiegirl76]

What can anyone say about these young men? I defy anyone to say anything bad about them ! they are just wonderful !!

[@christinemillership1189]

If only someone could hit upon a way to inspire boys in England to have pride in their achievements, doing something that’s actually cool. This is such a brilliant venture, and I love listening to their performances.

[@carolyn292]

What a experience for these boys , having sang in a choir for many years when I was younger and travelling abroad with them it’s such a thrill

[@kosmos1957]

From the USA, you are restoring my faith in mankind. Thank you for sharing your gift of voice.

[@richardhastings6082]

Unfortunately, I had to wait until my freshman year in what was then an all male college before I learned the joy of singing in a chorus made up of only male voices. Our first rehearsal just blew my mind. Subsequently I learned of the Welsh tradition of male choruses and wished that I had been born across the seas so that I might have spent my teen years in a group like this. Well done, lads!

[@carolyngara9169]

How fabulous! Thank you, Wales, for providing such glorious music for the world to enjoy!

[@MsTJPink]

Choir master......How you controlled that performance is astounding!!! Katherine Jenkins was looking straight at you!! I can only imagine having such an amazing music teacher in my youth!!. You SIR....are a star!!! Boys...you did an amazing job for yourselves,your teacher and for Wales, SO well done. be proud of yourselves!

[@pamalgea2680]

The choir director has more than just more inspiration about forming a choir -- he had (and has) a vision to bring these boys into something that would not only give them a purpose to elevate them in their personal lives, he has given us all a wonderful gift and they have blessed us all with their incredible voices!! Thank you all so much!!!

[@johnoconnor4623]

Lost for words so then just one word: Outstanding

[@erickdegyawi2844]

it's a shame that they didn't win the BGT but look they are doing their thing big time... so proud of them even though I'm from Asia I really support them with all my heart following their videos all the time.. am a big fan....

[@mathsastronaut260]

It's August 2020, I've listened to the original first BGT audition of Calon Lan a hundred times, maybe more. This is the first time I've seen the Coronation performance. Love it. You have all brought so much happiness and joy and hope to millions. Job well done!

[@dannyreynolds2751]

Seeing their enthuiasm, hearing the song for which I am named, got me choked up thinking about my mom who passed in 2018, but reminded me often of her love of the song which moved her to name me Danny. God Bless You.

[@bens11kleij44]

I'm Dutch. I love the way you sing into the heart!!! You're AMAZING!! I listened and still listening the BGT audition. How good are you you touched me deeply when I didn't know what you were singing about. That's really great!!!

[@paulcauchi7400]

How great it was to see that this amazing choir performed at Buckingham Palace! Much Respect and Love!

[@amygunning587]

Looking back at this gives me goosebumps! I know 4 of them and was so proud of them. Especially Joe and Morgan

[@douglasm3653]

I first saw these folks on BGT and continue to go back and watch their audition over and over again. Their talent and heart, as well as that of the conductor, shows through so well. There is also an innocence that shines brightly when they perform. God bless them!

[@Bruno-tm3xo]

Nothing like making a boy proud and not boastful of who he is !!! This is what this choir is doing and Welsh sounds so amazingly powerful and beautiful

[@contralto25]

I listen to you guys regularly and never get tired of your beautiful music. It makes me emotional every time. Thanks

[@Daibowmorgan]

Nothing I can say but add my Celt proud feelings for young, and for us old guys, well done, Proud to the end.

[@bluemoonsy]

How do you nominate someone for the Nobel Peace Prize? The conductor has done so much to improve lives and communities with these groups.

[@MrQuest3]

Yep he does deserve an honour fantastic teacher and leader and i am from London

[@rachelpittman83]

I have a feeling this evening that has to a sister

[@ericdeubanks]

"Hear, hear!" These young gentlemen move me, deep down. And it's mostly because of the conductor/founder's aims with this group. His purpose moves me; the fact that they're terrific is "so much gravy".

[@cheflea2120]

Thomas Peterson est. Beaux

[@kellypatterson9456]

Flood the ones who vote with these examples of extraordinary talent and they just may hear you!

[@lulabell73]

These lads are fantastic, undoutebly the pride of the valleys! The make me so proud to be Welsh.

[@robinlrice]

these welsh lads are a blinding success....

[@jonathanbryant1550]

My Grandfather was Welsh and this group helps me better understand my heritage. I feel very proud listening to them. Thank you

[@cfitchster]

I never get tired of listening to this!

[@fleageful]

Outstanding! I watched you lads on BGT and I was in awe! Congratulations to your Choir Master for his vision, his passion and perserverence, and absolute belief in you! Well Done! The world needs this.

[@evavandertogt3476]

I am from the Netherlands and i love it , olso the Welsh language is beautiful, keep on singing this language...they are verry good.

[@jasonbathurst3199]

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Brought me to tears! Especially Caledonia! God Bless the Queen!

[@ojmilo6001]

it's been 8 years and i still come back to this vdo to enjoy this performace every now and then. so amazing!

[@georgsteinhauser6217]

I bet the performance of "Heroes" reduced the Queen to tears. Beautiful!

[@DarranCariadCoins]

What a wonderful occasion for a truly fantastic choir, a brilliant performance by Only Boys Aloud and Katherine Jenkins. My son has been in Only Boys Aloud since the very start and is a member of the Aberdare Group but, he and many other boys from various groups across Wales are not getting seen in any footage. Please understand that being a Parent of an Only Boys Aloud member is fantastic and I love every minute of it but when we don't have a view of our sons in these great occasions it hurts.

[@gracewhitefeather1474]

I’m an Aussie with a Welsh heritage. Good job, Guys!

[@GapperTV]

That's my boys. Proud to be Welsh.

[@deborahbanks9887]

One of the acts ever on Britain’s for talent! Love from Canada!

[@jamesthebond4904]

The lads took the high road!! Well done!!

[@MRMB2110]

I was there that day too, and it was unforgettable, just beautiful!

[@jughead3938]

Its still bring tears to my eyes everytime I hear this lads... I thought you have bring inspiration to all the youth in the world. Until then.. you are all amazing!

[@Eudie64]

Welsh boys, pure as it gets

[@747clyde]

What a wonderful group of talented boys from the valleys of south Wales, performing in the Queen's Coronation Festival Gala at Buckingham Palace in the presence of The Queen. A joy to listen to the boys singing their hearts out, this experience will live on for years to come, with the boys. The BBC should have set up an overhead camera to capture more close up footage of the boys along with their music director Tim Rhys-Evans MBE. Cheers from Canada to Only Boys Aloud!!

[@Anna_Stetik]

Awww, I didn't see two of my favs from when they were on BGT, but the first solo guy was still there, yay! Lots of new faces it looks like. Anyway, LOVE this group. Love it, love it, love it.

[@kathrynhart5114]

were u talking about gareth?

[@teenagememories5947]

This actually makes me feel like as a teenager I should be out there doing something, Ifan Jenkin just made me cry for the second time this year :) that was so, so beautiful

[@giuliagennaro8210]

his voice makes me cry everytime I hear it. It's so warm and soothing and powerful , even if he was still very young.

[@rosaliemaher6897]

Another generation of beautiful Welsh voices

[@MrQuest3]

One word: Awesome

[@raymonddaubney3612]

Ditto.

[@capnl]

Agree also :)

[@michaelcuesta884]

Goosebumps...this is britain's pride no doubt 😊

[@marilynalexander5446]

I am welsh and proud these young men are the adult male voice choirs that will make Wales proud so proud of you boys

[@miriamsharp126]

Beautiful rendition. So heartwarming. Thank you from Downunder ❤. God bless you all.

[@martylovegimmefive]

I'm in love with this amazing boys

[@carolenagel2254]

This is so awesome. I'm totally impressed with you all and the joy on your faces reflect how you feel about singing. Good job boys and director. Keep singing.

[@gattamelata1940]

I am not Welsh. I don't have any Welsh blood. I have no connection to Wales. And yet, when I hear this group tears come to my eyes.

[@pactumexcello9308]

I am Indonesian, but I felt tremble at this as well

[@melanie.subbertsubbert4767]

Guckt HKEHEKD ZRKRJF 🐴🐴

[@melanie.subbertsubbert4767]

@@pactumexcello9308 🐕🐕 und

[@SymphonyBrahms]

I'm Scottish. And I stand in solidarity with the Welsh and the Irish, all of my Celtic brethren.

[@im2bused]

Beauty knows no borders

[@rubymcrae1]

Ican't get enough of these young men. Bravo!

[@aftermidnite314]

Aside from Ms Jenkins and the leaders of the two groups, it strikes me that with the National Youth Orchestra and Only Boys Aloud, the finale of this huge show in the gardens of Buckingham Palace before the Royal Family was left in the hands of a bunch of teenagers.....and it was absolutely brilliant!!!

[@Ger-vn7dy]

Stunningly beautiful! Absolutely one of the best I've ever seen. To every single lad that was part of this, congratulations and stand proud! Each and every one of you stand tall knowing you gave it all! So proud of each of each of you.

[@harmoknees]

What a wonderful opportunity for these young men! An absolute joy to hear!!

[@charlotteox6]

This is incredible I had gousebumps the whole way through this

[@pooh52]

I seem to get something in my eye every time I hear Only Boys Aloud, not just because their sound is so wonderful, but also because of what it means to them to be a part of this effort.

[@snippetsofvictoria]

These guys are great! And Katherine Jenkins! That voice just melts me!

[@sherryleggett1612]

To hear these boys sing right from their hearts would give goosebumps to anyone in any country. What a pleasure!

[@roberthope3966]

Tim you should be given an award for being a genius

[@alwynowen3999]

This what makes me proud of my country. Go on Cymru!

[@irajayrosen4792]

The Lads did themselves proud.

[@queentriggerfish]

Astonishing. I love only Boys Aloud!! All you mothers and fathers of the welsh valleys be proud!!

[@victorhunt5788]

This is the real spirit of the youth that blooms & grows eternally in Wales ! Together lads.

[@wannabeth1670]

Although I don't know anyone of them in any way, I feel so proud of them, so proud.

[@jericojard5212]

I'm from Indonesia.... Got chills all over my body watching this performance..

[@donaldallison6037]

What a beautiful sound.

[@UCPD198]

I hope they have more videos of the entire choir in 2014 and 2015. Very talented young men.