Rossendale Male Voice Choir

09/06/2026

A Right Good Sunday Concert (7th June)

It may come as no surprise that the Sunday concert showcasing the 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band and the Rossendale Male Voice Choir was genuinely delightful.

The event kicked off with an engaging joint performance by the choir and band of “Baba Yetu,” composed by Christopher Tin and arranged by Roland Smeets. The choir’s soloist, Charles Crowley, added his unique flair to the opening.

The Rossendale 2nd Scout Group band then kicked off their first set with Hymns of Praise, arranged by Goff Richards. This was followed by Children of Sanchez by Chuck Mangione, arranged by Reid Gilje, featuring trumpet soloist George Stemp.

Concluding the set before the choir returned, the band played 12th Street Rag by Euday L. Bowman, arranged by Jack Peberdy, showcasing an impressive cornet trio with Leo Stemp, George Stemp, and Liam Jones.

The choir continued with a varied selection of performances, including:
"The Bandits Chorus" arranged by Sydney Northcote
"Panis Angelicus" arranged by Henry Geehl
"Donkey Serenade" arranged by Ernest Tomlinson
"The Two Roses" arranged by W. Werner

Additionally, we proudly introduced our first concert performance of "How Great Thou Art" arranged by Dan Forrest.

The Band concluded the first half with a first for them - a specially-commissioned piece composed by Dan Price entitled Northern Wakes: Postcards from a Bygone Era
This was a captivating piece in three sections:
I. Dark Satanic Mills
II. The Wakes Express: Ellingtonia Class
III. Albert and the Lion (Narrated by choir member Mark Stapleton).

Both the choir and the band certainly delighted the audience at the packed Lowther Pavilion Theatre and we would like to thank everyone who was involved in making this a great concert.

Here is our Musical Director Matthew Thomas with his thoughts on the day………...

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31/05/2026

With one week to go the choir can’t wait to perform with our friends 2nd Rossendale Scout Group & Band at the fabulous Lowther Pavilion Theatre.

The concert on Sunday 7th June starts at 14:30, so grab your bucket and spade and share with us a Right Good Sunday Concert by the seaside.

Tickets are available on line at:

https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows/a-right-good-sunday-concert/

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27/05/2026

In the heat of this unprecedented “spring” weather, the choir are still hard at it rehearsing for a wedding engagement this Friday.

Then we can’t wait for our upcoming concert with our friends 2nd Rossendale Scout Group & Band on Sunday 7th June.

Tickets are still available on line only at:

https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows/a-right-good-sunday-concert/

Coach transport is available with only 19 seats available departing Rossendale:

If you wish to book a seat on the coach, please contact: 01706 875819.

We would strongly suggest securing your coach seat prior to purchasing your concert ticket if that’s how you would like to come along and see us.

Nearer, My God, To Thee arranged by James L. Stevens

26/05/2026

Our incredibly hard working events team were out and about today preparing for another of our “On Tour” concerts.

It’s a bit hush hush at the moment with more information very soon.

The choir's next public performance is with the incredible 2nd Rossendale Scout Group & Band at The Lowther Pavilion Theatre on Sunday 7th June.

Tickets are still available on line only at:

https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows/a-right-good-sunday-concert/

19/05/2026

Thanks for being a top fan of Rossendale Male Voice Choir and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉 Wendy Howarth, Steve Brown, Geoff Blow, Charles Crowley, Peter Beetham, Jez Wadd, Lynn Paul Lomax, Lynn Smith, Kath Cutmore, Elaine Black, Roger Roundell, Michelle Smith, Mick Cooney, Liz Tunnicliffe, Jean Nuttall

15/05/2026

Lytham will host a Grand Day Out featuring a concert at Lowther Pavilion with local bands and community entertainment

14/05/2026

Matthew Thomas MD chatted with the media team about our upcoming concert.

🌞 A Right Good Day by the Seaside! 🎶
Summer is on its way, and what better way to enjoy it than with a Right Good Sunday Concert beside the sea?

The Rossendale Male Voice Choir will be joining our friends from the 2nd Rossendale Scout Group & Band for an afternoon packed with music, energy, and seaside cheer at the fabulous Lowther Pavilion Theatre, just off Lytham seafront.

🗓 Sunday 7th June
⏰ 2:30 PM (Doors 2:00 PM)
📍 Lowther Pavilion Theatre, Lytham

Bring your bucket and spade, breathe in that sea air, and settle in for a feast of song and entertainment. It’s set to be a brilliant afternoon out.

🎟 Tickets: £15
Available directly from the Lowther Pavilion Theatre box office:

📞 Phone: 01253 794221
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Online booking:
https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/.../a-right-good-sunday.../

Come along and enjoy a Right Good Sunday with us by the seaside — we’d love to see you there.

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10/05/2026

Summer will soon be here and what could be better than a Right Good Day beside the seaside.

The choir will be performing with our friends from 2nd Rossendale Scout Group & Band in what will be a feast of song and music at the fabulous Lowther Pavilion Theatre, just off Lytham seafront on Sunday 7th June at 14.30

So grab your bucket and spade, taste the sea air and join us for what will be a Right Good Sunday Concert.

Tickets are priced at £15 and are available directly from the Lowther Pavilion Theatre box office:

Phone: 01253 794221
Email: [email protected]

Or online via the link below:

https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows/a-right-good-sunday-concert/

For those travelling from Rossendale and the immediate area a special seaside coach has been arranged priced at £10.00 per person return.

Tickets for the coach are available by calling:

01706875819

If the coach would be your primary means of transport then it is advised you check availability before purchasing your concert tickets.

The coach will depart:

Bacup (Central Methodist Church, Burnley Rd): 9.30am

Waterfoot (Co-op): 9.45am

Rawtenstall (Ilex Mill, opposite cricket ground): 10.00am

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The Rossendale Male Voice Choir, founded in 1924 by Fred Tomlinson, grew from local mill workers into one of Britain’s leading male voice choirs. Four-time winners of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, the 65-strong choir performs music from choral classics to Oasis. Lancashire Choir of the ...

10/05/2026

Saturday May 9th saw us at Haslingden Cricket Club helping to entertain the kind supporters of the Beacon Dementia Support Group.

Happy to support The Rossendale Ukulele Band (Hazzy) at this sumptuous “afternoon tea” sponsored and catered by the Emma Tesco Rawtenstall, Haslingden & Accrington. 💕💕

A very moving event which saw Peter Ratcliffe, a former stalwart of the top tenors, join us for one of his favourites “An American Trilogy”, with barely a dry eye in the house to see his joy at rejoining us, if only for one song.

Another surprise was a visit from one of our honoured guests, Molly Lancaster. Molly, daughter of one of our founding fathers, Joe Ashworth, just happened to be visiting family in the valley this weekend, and one of our members “invited” her to come along and listen to us.

True to form, the Tesco team welcomed her and her two daughters and son-in-law, inviting them to help themselves to the refreshments on the choir table!

Hopefully a good sum was raised, by a large group of keen supporters, who enjoyed both the entertainment and a “slap-up” meal!

Thanks to Heather Taylor for the photos.

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07/05/2026

Grand Day Out to Lytham: Music, Seaside, and Community Spirit

A special “Grand Day Out” to the seaside is set to take place in Lytham on Sunday 7th June, bringing together music lovers, families, and the wider community for an afternoon of entertainment at the Lowther Pavilion Theatre.

The concert, starting at 2.30pm, will showcase performances from the 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band alongside the renowned Rossendale Male Voice Choir, promising a memorable musical experience in the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Gardens, just off Lytham’s seafront.

Tickets are priced at £15 and are available directly from the Lowther Pavilion Theatre box office:

Phone: 01253 794221
Email: [email protected]

Online: Via the theatre website (search for the 7th June event and seating plan)
The theatre offers a comfortable viewing experience, with level seating at the front and tiered seating to the rear.

However, this is more than just a concert—it’s an opportunity to enjoy a full day out at the seaside. Attendees are encouraged to make the most of Lytham and nearby St Annes before heading to the performance.

To support travel, a return coach from the Rossendale Valley has been arranged, with seats now available. The coach will depart:

Bacup (Central Methodist Church, Burnley Rd): 9.30am

Waterfoot (Co-op): 9.45am

Rawtenstall (Ilex Mill, opposite cricket ground): 10.00am

The coach will drop passengers in Lytham and St Annes, returning from St Annes in time for the 2.30pm concert.

Return coach travel costs £10 per person. Anyone wishing to travel by coach is advised to check availability before purchasing theatre tickets by contacting:

01706 875819.

With music, community spirit, and a chance to enjoy the coast, this promises to be a highlight of the summer calendar.

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