Talent shows often feature choirs, but the 133-strong, all-boys choir from Wales that graced the stage of Britain’s Got Talent is a different breed altogether.
What sets them apart? Well, for starters, they’re all lads!
Ranging in age from 16 to 19, these young men hail from the South Wales Valleys, a region grappling with unemployment and limited opportunities.
United under the baton of their charismatic conductor, Tim Rhys-Evans, they form the ensemble known as “Only Boys Aloud.”
“We set up Only Boys Aloud not only to sing but to do something positive with their lives,” Tim Rhys-Evans declared.
The boys look up to Tim as a mentor and firmly believe that with the right mindset, they can achieve anything.
When their moment in the spotlight arrived, Tim and two choir members took center stage to introduce themselves.
The crowd was already buzzing with excitement, a fact that judge Amanda Holden didn’t overlook.
Tim passionately spoke about the choir’s commitment to preserving the tradition of male singing in Wales, hoping it would endure for another century.
Tim raised his arms, and the opening notes of “Calon Lân” filled the air.
Two young soloists took turns delivering the lines, their voices brimming with emotion.
But the real showstopper was yet to come.