Côr Cymru
| Côr Cymru | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Talent show |
| Presented by | Aled Jones (2003) Nia Roberts (2005–2007) Heledd Cynwal (2009–) |
| Starring | Heledd Cynwal (2003) Gareth Owen (2005–2007) Morgan Jones (2009–) |
| Country of origin | Wales |
| Original language | Welsh |
| No. of series | 8 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | The Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production companies | Opus (2003–2007) Rondo Media (2009–) |
| Original release | |
| Network | S4C |
| Release | 1 March 2003 – present |
| Related | |
| Last Choir Standing | |
Côr Cymru (Choir of Wales) is a Welsh music competition television that was broadcast by S4C. Held biennially, the series featured choirs from across the country competing for a chance to be named the titular "choir of Wales".
The first series was presented by Aled Jones and Heledd Cynwal in 2003, but subsequent series have been fronted by Nia Roberts and Gareth Owen.
In 2025, S4C cancelled the series after 8 editions, with no explanation given. The decision was criticised by figures such as Cefin Roberts of Ysgol Glanaethwy [1]
Format
[edit]The show sees choirs competing against each other in knockout-style semi finals in five different categories (female voice, male voice, mixed, youth (16–25 years), and children's choirs). The winners in each category then compete in the live final for the grand title of "Choir of Wales".
The winner of the 2017 edition additionally represented Wales at the inaugural Eurovision Choir of the Year competition.[2]
Winners
[edit]| Year | Choir | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Ceredigion School of Music | Youth |
| 2005 | Serendipity | Mixed |
| 2007 | Cywair | Mixed |
| 2009 | The Ceredigion School of Music | Children |
| 2011 | Cywair | Mixed |
| 2013 | Côr Y Wiber | Women |
| 2015 | Côr Heol y March | Children |
| 2017 | Côr Merched Sir Gâr[3] | Youth |
| 2019 | Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion[4] | Youth |
| 2022 | Côrdydd[5] | Mixed |
| 2024 | Côr Ifor Bach[6] | Youth |
- Best conductor award
- 2007: Mari Pritchard: Côr Ieuenctid Môn (Anglesey Youth Choir)
- 2009: Sioned James: Côrdydd, Cardiff
- 2011: Islwyn Evans, Cywair
- 2013: Aled Phillips, Côr Meibion Rhosllannerchrugog (men)
- 2015: Janet Jones, Parti Llwchwr
- 2017: Eilir Owen Griffiths, CF1
- 2019: Mari Pritchard, Anglesey Youth Choir
- Viewers' choice award
- 2011: Cantata, Llanelli (women)
- 2013: Côr y Cym (youth)
- 2015: Parti Llwchwr (women)
- 2017: Côr Ieuenctid Môn
- 2019: Côr Sioe Môn
- Côr Cymru Cynradd (for primary school choirs)
- 2015: Ysgol Iolo Morganwg
- 2017: Ysgol Pen Barras
- 2019: Ysgol Teilo Sant
References
[edit]- ^ "'Siomedig iawn' bod cystadleuaeth Côr Cymru yn dod i ben". BBC Cymru Fyw (in Welsh). 7 July 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (5 April 2017). "Wales: Selects for Eurovision Choir of the Year 2017 on April 9". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (9 April 2017). "Côr Merched Sir Gâr to Eurovision Choir of the Year 2017". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (7 April 2019). "Wales: Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion Selected For Eurovision Choir of the Year 2019". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- ^ "Côrdydd yn fuddugol yng nghystadleuaeth Côr Cymru 2022". BBC Cymru Fyw (in Welsh). 3 April 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Côr Ifor Bach win S4C's Côr Cymru 2024 choral competition". www.s4c.cymru. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
See also
[edit]- Last Choir Standing, a similar BBC series broadcast in 2008
External links
[edit]- Official website (in English)
- Official website (in Welsh)
- Côr Cymru at UKGameshows.com
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