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Camerron Alec Tabone19-02-12 14:25
is there going to be a OBA set up in swansea
cerith owens13-02-12 20:39
Looking forward to hearing OBA in the Gala Concert at Parc Y Scarlets Llanelli on 16th March. Much excitiment in Llanelli! Should be a fantastic night.
Lesley Francis04-01-12 11:37
Hi, when do rehearsal's begin.
janice delaney03-01-12 14:55
As Kaye Lowman commented - to round off a very exciting year for the boys, it would be great if they could get a cd produced- with a varied content please, some up beat songs, not ALL the more sombre items? For instance, the concert at Treorchy was hugely entertaining and very uplifting. Tim, PLEASE could you arrange ???? Many thanks.
Kariad 01-01-12 23:22
OMG I LOVE YOU
Pat Ashman20-12-11 22:23
Hi there OBA - just wanted to say you were all aba fab amazing at the Arena on Saturday night with OMA - as always you reduced me to tears! Alsdo wanted to wish you all and the community leaders too a very Happy Christmas - may all your dreams come true and may 2012 be magical! love & hugs Patxxx
Andrea and Darran Coles20-12-11 20:53
The concert at the Motorpoint Arena on Saturday was absolutely fantastic!! Only Boys Aloud were brilliant and very professional; they have made us parents very proud. Looking forward to more from OMA and OBA in 2012. Nadolig Llawen pawb!!
kaye Lowman19-12-11 00:09
Well done to everyone involved with the concert last night at the motorpoint arena it was absolutly fabulous. Hope you all have a great christmas and new year and can't wait to see whatyou will be doing next year
Julie Sheals 18-12-11 19:02
Hi Folks. I am now the proud owner of: 1 pair of Duffs white trainers with gold bits on them, 1 bag from peacocks with a navy jumper and brown hat and gloves in it,1 Black & grey mountainlife jacket. If you need them before Christmas, can you let your OMA leaders know. have a lovely Christmas, I hope Santa is kind to you all. juliex
Huw Fulcher (Only Ebbw OBA member)18-12-11 15:49
Great night last night! Well done to OMA and OBA really enjoyed performing! Also thanks Steve Thomas I've got my shirt back now :)
amanda roberts18-12-11 07:24
I was at cardiff motorpoint arena 17th dec watching only men aloud and we came to watch my nephew who is part of only boys aloud .when at the end of the show they mentioned about only kids aloud that's the first we heard about it is it too late for kids to join as my little boy is 6 and loves singing x
kaye lowman30-11-11 14:37
just heard the album its fab. can we get the boys to do there own album please
Mike30-11-11 12:02
Just wondering if the Academy boys are doing any concerts?
Andrea and Darran Coles30-11-11 10:30
New OMA CD is brill, especially Little Drummer Boy with OBA. Keep up the good work boys, you are all stars!!
Steve Thomas (Only Cwmbran OBA Community Leader)27-11-11 23:49
Excellent day in Aberystwyth - I have a white shirt that was left on the Caerphilly coach - owner please claim
abi16-11-11 13:41
i really loved watching only men aloud:academy on bbc one wales every friday at 7 till it finished last friday!:)
janice15-11-11 17:20
Watched with interest the OBA Academy series recently. OBA obviously has been an extremely worthwhile and rewarding venture for all participants, and I am sure that all the boys will benefit from the experience. However, I - like Anna was disappointed that all the boys were not given equal viewing time, rather than the focus on a few. Having said that, OBA collectively are to be congratulated for the superb performance at St. Donats. I'm sure that we will see some of their names "in lights" in the future. Well done, boys, and good luck for the future.
steve thomas15-11-11 13:20
For those who wish to hear and see more of the Academi performance at St Donats there are a number of HD clips on You Tube including 'Mama Who Bore Me', 'Seasons of Love' and 'The Bitch of Living' - enjoy....... Steve - Only Cwmbran Boys Aloud Community Leader
Helen13-11-11 09:45
Really enjoyed the series. Fabulous to see young boys doing something positive and working hard. Thanks to Tim for his passion and dedication. Long may it continue.
Nick waylaid-evans12-11-11 23:10
Well done to the three Maesteg OBA boys who took part in the remembrance concert in Maesteg town hall tonight! Keep up the good work!
Anna12-11-11 16:02
Really enjoyed O.B.A series. The boys all worked really hard and I think they all enjoyed the experience. Just wish there was chance to hear ALL the boys sing solo. WELL DONE to Tim and to O.M.A for everything they have achieved with the boys.
Freima12-11-11 01:36
The TV series was good, but it would have been nice to see more of the final concert. I didn't feel that the variety in the Academi repertoire got sufficient coverage.
Helen Forder11-11-11 22:15
Tim R-E, and the 'mentors' deserve recognition for their inspirational work with OBA. It was a privilege to be at the concert on their final day at St Donats.
Karl11-11-11 22:10
Miss the Academi again! Think after tonight's programme, I'll be auditioning for the OBA Academi 2012!
Lynne Hill11-11-11 21:31
I have thoroughly enjoyed the series on the Only Boys Aloud Academy - thank you! It was so refreshing to see such enthusiasm and drive from all the boys - hardly surprising though considering their mentors/role models! Thank goodness for Tim R-E's passion and vision!!
tom29-10-11 11:52
hi alan re close harmony etc check out.. synergy-a-cappella.co.uk they also have a small group in aberdare area goto watch and gallery select llangollen and cornwall any problems please contact they me..
emily adams28-10-11 19:44
omg don't you think nialls mum is fab!? love her :D
Sebastian Waters22-10-11 21:25
Hi guys, great gig tonight! Just gotta say that I left my wallet with Shirley the community leader, and I dunno how to go about getting it back. Any Ideas? Seb, Maesteg OBA
alan17-10-11 19:01
O.B.A great idea but is there ANYwhere for over twenty year olds interested in close harmony/barbershopgroups in the valleys area.PLEASE
Andrea Coles14-09-11 09:17
Well done to Craig and OBA for another fantastic performance at the BBC Proms in the Park. The weather conditions made it more like Glastonbury!!but you all sang brilliantly and battled the storm, true professionals!!
claire jones13-09-11 22:40
so proud of all performances of oba rusell jone's mum of cwmbran oba. you never cease to amaze us parents, treorky was truly spectacular..words can never say how truly grateful we as a family are to tim..wyn our mentor they are amzing..keep up the great work!!
Pat Ashman10-09-11 22:05
WEll done OBA and Craig for carrying on regardless in what can only be described as hurricane conditions in Caerphilly at BBC Proms in the Park tonight!! You were all so professional, you carried on performing to the very wet end - well done, so proud of you all. My jeans are now a size smaller they got so wet but hey anything for you lot!Patxx
janice delaney31-08-11 08:48
beautiful vocals at Parc and Dare, Tim and all the team also deserve credit , any chance of a concert with OMA and the Acadamy at the Grand Theatre, Swansea?
jack summers25-08-11 19:38
Panic off ipod found !!!
deb summers18-08-11 18:22
Please did anyone pick up an black ipod classic on the night of the anniversary concert in Aberdare. Jack Summers---EBBW OBA
Cerith Owens05-08-11 14:06
Make it to Llanelli soon ! I'll arrange a concert for you.
Gill30-07-11 22:22
Llongyfarchiadau MAWR OBA ac i bawb a gyfrannodd at noson bythgofiadwy yn y Parc a Dar! Diolch diolch diolch!
Jane, Jackie, Ina and Marge27-07-11 19:54
Gwych iawn! Could not believe how professional you have become in a year. Well done on all your hard work. Enjoyed every single minute of your concert. A big thank you to Tim for his vision and keeping the tradition of Welsh choirs alive by attracting young people, and all others who have helped you get this far. Look forward to the next concert.
Deb Summers27-07-11 10:31
I loved last Fridays concert at Park and Dare so much. I thought you were all brilliant last year but I think Friday showed how much better you are still getting. It is really obvious how much the boys enjoy singing
kaye & Tom Lowman25-07-11 18:34
What a brilliant night we had again really enjoyed it and well done to all the boys you were excellent such professionals youre turning into
Pat Ashman24-07-11 20:55
What can I say OBA!! You were absolutely wonderful at Parc & Dare in your first anniversary concert - I loved every second and it was such a privilige to yet again share being with you all at another milestone event. You make all of us at Principality very proud of our partnership and our friendship with you all. Huge thank you to the amazing Tim and the OMA team captains who all work so hard and the community leaders - well done everyone. Totally fantastic. Pat
Andrew Pryor24-07-11 19:47
Fantastic concert at Park & Dare.Particularly loved Mahed Up Love
Darran & Andrea Coles24-07-11 01:00
Superb Superb Superb – I can’t express enough how much we enjoyed the Only Boys Aloud First Anniversary Concert at the Parc & Dare Theatre. It would have been even better if it was recorded and we could buy a DVD of it to keep. This is the only disappointing part about the OBA performances is that there is no record of this amazing show to keep. As one of the proud parents of an OBA member (Nathan Coles) we would love to have a record of all the performances on DVD but I do understand the copyright constraints and why we are not allowed to record such performances but it is a shame that this first anniversary concert has gone by and we are not able to watch it again. So, I would like to ask the question will any future performances be recorded and sold as DVD’s because I am certain they would sell!!!! I must also say WELL DONE to Tim Rhys-Evans, Team Captains and all of Team OMA for putting on a fantastic show. Many thanks for a great night, looking forward to the next.
michelle port23-07-11 19:08
went to see oba in parc and dare treorchy last night and i would like to say a very well done to them all and sophie evans, looking forard to seeing oma in august
Steve Thomas (Only Cwmbran OBA Community Leader)23-07-11 15:40
I am so very PROUD - of every single lad in OBA, there is no superlative strong enough to describe the performances in your first headline concert. Yet another standing ovation and encore, there were not many dry eyes in the audience last night Looking around I saw many men and women wiping tears from their eyes - and I am not ashamed to say I was one of them. 'You Raise Me Up' in particular was fantastic, a certain BBC radio Wales presenter I was sitting next to had to re-apply her mascara and make up after she wiped away her tears. OBA is such a powerhouse of talent and every single lad forms a very pivotal role in the choir. Lads keep it up - your best performance will always be the next one however last night in Treorchy will be remembered for a long time. Have a very happy and enjoyable Summer break - September will soon be with us - and it can't come too quick for me, I am going to get withdrawal symptoms in the next month or so. With my very best wishes to each and every one of you. Steve.
Jonathon williams23-07-11 09:43
Well... where do I start?! What an outstanding piece of theatre you guys created last night, absolutely phenomenal. The future is definitely sorted with the voices of the whole choir and of course the hidden gems within the academy. The voice of the soloists throughout the night were incredible and I for one would love to know who the soloists were because I think they must have a future with the Arts and within OMA - eh tim?! But the concert was truly breathtaking and I have been to see many concerts in my time and to be able to say I was reduced to tears by a bunch of 14-19 year old boys would have made me sound soft in my day, but honestly I wish you all every success in the future and hope that the boys and the academi continue with their love and passion in doing all that they deserve to do. Well done to Tim and the OMA team, and all the sponsors/partners, you really have put the Valleys in a good place and critics to bed.
derek and pat23-07-11 09:20
was at parc and dare to see OBA great night ,fantastic 22/7/11
Jack19-07-11 16:29
Does anyone have a ticket for the anniversary show that they don't need and would be willing to sell?
K Page17-07-11 17:21
Fantastic concert at the Clolsium Aberdare last night!!! you were brilliant!
sonia 17-07-11 16:28
saw only boys aloud Aberdare last night at the Cwmbach male voice choir 90th anniversary concert they were fabulous and brought the house down well done keep it up !!!
Jackie14-07-11 19:27
Was at the Millennium Centre on Tuesday evening - thoroughly enjoyed OBA - an absolutely fanatastic performance. Well Done!
Jake11-07-11 21:39
Just to say a huge thanks to Tim, all the OMA guys involved, Principality and the other boys for making the academy week so amazing. I was so reluctant to go back home, and it was probably the best experience of my life. Thanks so much for the help, and will always remember the fantastic week I had!
Mat Getsi04-07-11 04:28
Dan Phillips: Your bio says that you also studied drama. Did you play in the Jacob's Ladder series several years ago? Just wondering. God Bless, Mat Getsi
Keiron28-06-11 08:42
I have had a fantastic experience so far. what a brilliant idea it was creating this choir. thx alot
Pat Ashman10-06-11 14:11
TV stars alert! Just to let you all know the first stings are going on air tonight attached to the Under 20 Rugby World Cup coverage on S4C at 10.00pm and tomorrow the cricket ones will be on air around the coverage of the T20 game Glamorgan v Kent on S4C at 6.45pm. Thx again for all your hard work over those 2 days we were filming - you were all amazing!
Christine Dukes19-05-11 15:54
From everyone here at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, we wish you all the best for your up and coming concerts. Hopefully we might see you here soon
Steve Thomas08-05-11 23:53
I have posted the video for the choreography for Prepare Ye and Mashed Up on You Tube. links http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BL289BuPbE and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdkzUl1TL8k Copy and Paste into your browser or search You Tube instead for Only Boys Aloud choreography Steve
Admin26-04-11 09:22
A year ago today, we launched Only Boys Aloud. It's incredible to think of what we have achieved in our first year. Here's to many more! Happy First Birthday Only Boys Aloud!
kaye 17-04-11 13:24
happy 1st birthday Only Boys Aloud
Julie Sheals16-04-11 12:20
Hi OBA Cwnbran. Please look at your e-mails for your pick ups times next Thursday. Julie
kelly14-04-11 14:23
Well done to Kieran Davies Tom Owen and Joe Bowditch from Neath boys aloud for their performance in we will rock you in Sandfields Comp! Good luck in the final performance tonight I'm sure your going to rock the theatre down boys! sooo proud!!
Jack Summers11-04-11 07:33
Sorry I cannot make rehearsal on 21st April. I am away on a school trip that week.
Admin31-03-11 09:07
Hi all, just to let you know that the 2nd April is no longer happening. We are hoping to rearrange it in the future.
Wyn30-03-11 21:21
Another great concert with Only Cwmbran Boys Aloud. Thank you all for your enthusiasm and commitment! Wyn
Huw25-03-11 19:35
Just wanted to know about the 2nd of April as well. Is it still on?
Hywel21-03-11 15:50
just wondering if the gig in the cardiff city stadium is still going ahead on the 2nd of april ? cheers Hywel
Julie Sheals 15-03-11 11:58
Hi everyone. Just to let you know OBA Cwmbran helped to raise £1.800 for Red Nose Day at TX Max. Thank you all for making it a fantastic fund raiser. Julie
steffan parish14-03-11 20:15
Just like to pass on a message and say how brilliant Aberdare OBA were on friday night. I saw them in Rhydycar at the roadshow and so decided to buy tickets and travel from burry port JUST to get a glimpse of them again and i was not disappointed! PS Get them some more gigs management, they're grrrrrrreat!
Julie Sheals14-03-11 12:34
Fantastic performance OBA Cwmbran, raising money for Red Nose Day in TK Max Saturday 12th March. Speacial thanks to: Steve &Jay. Scott, Tom and Russell who sang solo's making it a wonderful event for everyone in the store. OBA Cwmbran, you are very speacial young men. Julie
Jay13-03-11 23:46
Well done Cwmbran OBA for the performance on Saturday, was a pleasure conducting you! Well done to our soloists too! Very proud!
Sarah Jones12-03-11 17:44
Well done to Cwmbran OBA FOR their performance this afternoon at TK MAX!
rhodri jones12-03-11 14:21
Can i say after seeing a couple of the other singular OBA groups performing in various places such as Ebbw Vale and Cwmbran, i must however say i felt that Aberdare OBA were absolutely breathtaking in Mountain Ash church last night. Definitely a group to watch out for, and definitely the best group i have seen within OBA. Every harmony, every note, and every rhythm was perfect as far as i was concerned! Cannot wait to see you next time possibly with Cwmbach Choir! Da iawn chi boys, a neis i gwrdd a chi Wyn!
Nicola Morgan12-03-11 09:23
A massive well done to Aberdare boys in st margaret's church last night, you were fab and everyone was saying how good u were Shine was brill, also the kids from Darrenlas school were fab, proud mum of them both.
Donna Harris11-03-11 21:41
Well done Aberdare Only Boys Aloud for your performance at St Margarets Church Mountain Ash. Excellent and you should all be proud of what you have achieved.
olivia thatcher11-03-11 14:34
hey boys!! i really like your work and am very interested in joining. only problem is i am of the female race is there any curve ball????
Julie Sheals10-03-11 21:52
Well done Mitch Harper, Keenan Knight, Russell Jones from OBA Cwmbran. Also former OBA Ebbw-Vale member Kristian Morse. Fantastic performance of Camp Rock in the Dolman Theatre Newport. You certainly rocked the Dolman tonight!
Julie Sheals 09-03-11 20:42
Hi OBA Cwmbran. Can you all pick up your e-mails from me, regarding the information needed for: Saturday's Red Nose funding performance at TK Max Cwmbran. Thanks Julie
Deb Summers07-03-11 18:57
I was, once again really proud of Ebbw and Caerphilly boys at Fridays Concert at Helddu School. Also to all the boys at John Lewis in Cardiff. You are all fab!
Elaine Humphreys06-03-11 18:17
What a superb performance at Heolddu on Friday evening from the Caerphilly and Ebbw Vale boys - only 26 of you but what an impressive show you put on! I was proud as punch as usual! Massive thanks to all of you and to Liz, Aled and David for all your hard work.
Nick Wayland Evans05-03-11 23:58
Congratulations Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly boys! Excellent performance in Heolddu School last night!
David Fortey05-03-11 11:35
MASSIVE congratulations to Caerphilly and Ebbw Vale Only Boys Aloud for a fantastic performance last night at the Lord Mayors charity concert in Heolddu School, Bargoed. It was great to see a full house enjoy your performance and thank you also to Heolddu School and Bargoed Town Council for being fantastic hosts.
Wyn04-03-11 11:52
Thank you all in Only Cwmbran Boys Aloud for a great performance on St Davids day at the Congress Theatre in Newport. Glad to see some shapes being thrown on stage!
Steve Thomas03-03-11 17:43
Well done Only Cwmbran Boys Aloud for your great performance at the St David's Day Concert in the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran. Your rendition of Shine will be on You Tube in a day or so. Nice double page spread in the South Wales Echo tonight for the 3 lads who modelled the clothes for John Lewis - keeping the OBA profile right up there.
Nick W E 27-02-11 19:05
Well done everyone who took part in the John Lewis performance today and well done on a very successful and full afternoon of rehearsing. Happy St Davids Day! Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus!
Craig16-02-11 22:45
Only Cross Hands Boys Aloud. Thank you all for being so wonderful tonight. Here's to many more gigs to come. I had so many lovely comments from people watching and a few more requests for you to sing! Well done again. See some of you on Friday, the others I'll see on the 27th. Craig.
Peter Denton03-02-11 11:28
I'm in London, so regrettably haven't (yet) seen you. I read the feature about you in The Guardian the other day and have now just played the video clips on your website. Your sound and your performances are inspirational, and a motivation for all young people to fill their lungs and sing. I wish you every success and all the very best for the future. Oh - and if you can be torn away from the home country, come to London some time!
Pat Ashman31-01-11 15:56
Hi OBA! I am so sorry that I did not get the chance to thank you all on Saturday evening but as I am sure you realised I was pretty busy managing that event! On behalf of everyone here at Principality thank you so very much for your amazing performance. You will have seen from the reaction of the audience that they absolutely loved you and yesterday and today I have had so many e mails and so many calls from our staff all over Wales telling me how fantastic they thought you were - the big boss told me it was a stroke of genius inviting you to perform! We are all so proud of you - well done! I look forward to seeing you all again soon lots of love Pat
Steve Thomas30-01-11 00:07
OBA - you were absolutely fantastic tonight at City Hall in Cardiff. The first full performance of Shine and it was absolutely superb - and what a wonderful response from the audience - yet another standing ovation. If tonight was anything to go by then 2011 is going to be a fantastic year. Well done to all of you and especially to the new lads - you have fitted in seamlessly.
Julie Sheals 06-01-11 22:02
Happy new year everyone. I hope you all enjoyed Christmas and Santa was kind to you all!!!! OBA Cwmbran ONLY: just to remind you we are meeting Monday 10th Jan in County Hall 6.30pm. Please bring your music tracks with you. Looking forward to seeing you all Monday Julie ( kai will remind you all on Face book!)
Jay27-12-10 12:54
Well done boys for an awesome year of events bring on the new year!
Daniel Bloomer 22-12-10 05:37
Hi im intrested in singing i sang in the national urrd last year in cardiff bay and conwy is there any number i can fone and how old do u have to be to sing in onlyboys aloud? diolch
kaye 21-12-10 11:01
well done boys for saturday u were brill hav
sharon leeder20-12-10 19:57
what a fantastic show, i watch both shows and really enjoyed them both. really pleased some of the boys made it. well done. thankyou tim and mem aloud for giving the boys this chance to shine. merry christmas and happy new year. love sharon and joe (ebbw vale) xxxxx
Joel Harris19-12-10 19:33
Brilliant show last night OMA ,thanks to the mentors and especially Tim for making the last few months a fantastic experience. Have a good christmas everyone and see you all in the new year. Joel :)
Mike Evans19-12-10 18:11
Great show by OMA very disapointed that OBA sung one song.Well done to the boys for making a massive effort to get there!
Brandon Ham19-12-10 16:25
Well done to everyone who performed yesterday, I still cannot believe that many of us were able to get there, well done boys :)see you after christmas :)
Steve (Cwmbran)19-12-10 16:19
Cwmbran lads -you were fantastic, 27 of you came to the CIA and sang your hearts out. Congratulations to the new lads for which this was your first public performance, you did a fabulous job and are now well and truly integrated into the group. Have a superb Christams and remember we are meeting on Monday January 10th at 6.30pm in County Hall Cwmbran.
Admin18-12-10 23:58
Well done to OBA tonight and this afternoon. You were fantastic! Thanks to all those who were able to get to the CIA, and sorry to those who couldn't. Have a great Christmas holiday and see you all in the New Year.
Nick Bristow18-12-10 19:44
Massive respect to all the Boys that made it to the CIA today to perform with OMA. You were brilliant! Big cheers to the Aberdare boys i've been working with recently. Also, nice to see that all the St Joe's boys made it too!! Well done boys! You were great. Have a very Happy Christmas. Nick x
Anne18-12-10 10:55
Hi Tim, quite a few of the boys from Caerphilly OBA are trying to get to the perfomance so you might be surprised by the turnout!! Good luck to them all xx
rosemarydale18-12-10 10:25
Stefan can make it by train. Hope this is possible for other boys. You are a grand lot of boys and I hope the show will go on...
jack summers17-12-10 09:02
will there be any changes for saturday due to the snow?
wendy lowe08-12-10 16:39
Due to unforseen circumstances i have 3 tickets for the cia evening perfomance available. cracking seats 3 rows from the front. if anyone is interested in buying them off me you can contact me on 07968153256.
phil05-12-10 23:20
when will we know what the bus times are and what we need to bring please
Corey Griffiths01-12-10 17:03
OMG! I mean OBA u are a bunch of the coolest kids ever love u all aaaaaaahhhhh MARY ANNE
admin26-11-10 18:55
Dear all. With advice from the coach company and the BBC weather department, we have decided due to the weather, tomorrows performance in John Lewis and the Full OBA Rehearsal are cancelled. We will reschedule both, and we will let you know as soon as these have been confirmed. Please let anyone know that you can think of, who may not have access to a computer, that the rehearsal is off. Thanks OBA
Dominic Williams26-11-10 18:55
Gutted that there isn't any rehearsal or singing in John Lewis tomorrow :-( I don't like snow anymore!
simeon26-11-10 16:54
will is the rehearsel sill on (snowing heavily)
Barry (Proud dad of Dean)26-11-10 03:40
Who thinks that Only Men Aloud & ONLY BOYS ALOUD should be a part of the upcoming Royal Wedding Celebrations???....Let's start a campaign. after all Prince William is a Welsh Prince
Tim Rhys-Evans26-11-10 01:07
A huge well done to the Only Aberdare and Ponty Boys Aloud tonight for a great performance at the Martin Williams Testimonial. I was VERY proud of you all and there were loads of fantastic comments after the show-well done boys!! To everyone else: looking forward to seeing you bright and early on Saturday morning at John Lewis and to a great day's rehearsal-cymer ofal bois, Tim.
Deb Summers24-11-10 20:11
Jack Summers (Ebbw OBA) will be getting to rehearsal about midday on Saturday because he has a music exam. Will the boys be at The Millenium centre or in town at John Lewis at that time? Many thanks
Admin21-11-10 20:08
Advance Warning!! The OBA Full Rehearsal in Cardiff will be on Saturday 27th November. ALL DAY! Bus times will be sent out early this week. You have to come to learn the new dance routines to our new songs, and we have an exciting extra performance during the day.
Admin12-11-10 17:06
Hi all. A few new things have been added. Rehearsal Room has been updated with all tracks, a link to the OMA TV series is on the OBA Members page and all details for Sundays rehearsal is also on the OBA members page.
Lisa smith12-11-10 09:18
fantastic performance last night on tv you were all amazin so proud x x x
denise jones11-11-10 22:09
just watched s4c programme with you appearing with only men aloud boys you did an excellentshow well done you make us parents very proud
kelly surridge07-11-10 12:32
Fantastic performance in Neath St Davids Church last night, boys you yourself proud, members of the audience were disappointed you weren't going back on in the second half. There were only 30 boys there but you filled the church with sound. It was an amazing night Well Done to all involved(Kierans Mam Neath Boys Aloud)one very proud mam!
Juliette (Community Leader-Neath OBA)07-11-10 10:43
What a fantastic performance by the West Region of OBA (Neath, Maesteg, Ystradgynlais and Cross Hands)at Cancer Challenges Annual Concert in St Davids Church, Neath. You were totally awesome and the sudience loved you. Thankyou so much for performing. Juliette xxx
Nick06-11-10 22:32
Fantastic performance tonight Neath, Cross Hands, Maesteg and Ystradgynlais Boys! A big THANK YOU from us and the Cancer Challenge Singers for giving up your Saturday evening. Some great feedback from the audience after you left! Well done!
steve05-11-10 17:32
Superb performance by Only Cwmbran Boys Aloud at the Torfaen Mayor's Award Ceremony in County Hall Cwmbran last night. An audience of 300, the show was compered by Josh and Kai from Cwmbran OBA. Well done lads Steve
lauren butler 02-11-10 15:44
i love only boys aloud MARY ANNE ! XD
Susanne29-10-10 21:00
Fantastic performance last night boys (Highfield Chapel Aberdare)! Well done - from the girls in Cantorion Cyfarthfa
corey 26-10-10 14:09
awsome concert on sunday well done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Andrea Coles (Nathan's Mum Only Aberdare Boys Aloud)25-10-10 23:39
Another fantastic performance last night at the Millennium Centre. Forget 'Britain's Got Talent' because the Valleys have got Talent!! Looking forward to the S4C Production and forthcoming concerts.
Nick25-10-10 13:44
On the subject of lost property, I have a Navy football top and a black jacket with a red lining. I think they were left some time ago, the tp possibly the Ryder cup and the jacket before that!
Nick25-10-10 13:41
Message for Jack Summers - I have your bag and jacket. I'll look after it until you get back!!
Craig22-10-10 05:50
Looks like i'm on lost property duty! Only Maesteg Boys Aloud - Someone left a black zip up hoodie behind last night. I have it and will bring it on Sunday.
Craig19-10-10 09:10
Only Cross Hand Boys Aloud! Someone left behind a bag last night. It's behind the bar at the rugby club. It was a black sports rucksack. Well done to you all for last nights rehearsal. You're sounding great.
Kath Amesbury(Oliver's mam)18-10-10 10:28
Well done to the Aberdare/Merthyr boys. You were fab at the Merthyr BBC roadshow. Looking forward to the next concert.
chris morris (pontypridd OBA)16-10-10 15:22
having a good time with the boys thanks to OMA for letting me join and i wanted to query dan and naiel said they were going to give a letter to every1 next week about dates how am i going to get it because im not there next week.
chris morris (ponypridd OBA)15-10-10 17:05
had a great time last night thanks to niall and dan and a bigger thanks to christian bright for making me feel at home haha basicly i wanna thank him for talking to me so i werent lonly haha :) just want to say because i aint going to be there next week how would i be able to get the dates that where givin out yesterday .. please right back asap
Barry (Proud dad of Dean)15-10-10 15:08
Sorry big mistake on my part,it isn't Liam that will be in Coedcae Schools' production , it will in fact be ISAAC. Sorry Mr Ellum
Barry (Proud dad of Dean)15-10-10 06:04
Just to let everyone know,Dean,Luke,Sean,Matt,Liam and Killian from Crosshands O.B.A. are performing in Coedcae School's production of Our House the Musical at Theatr Elli Llanelli on 20 21 22 October.Tickets are available from Coedcae Comrehenive School (tel 01554 750574)and Theatr Elli (tel 08452263510). Come and throw your support behind them, and have a good time....YOU'D BE MAD TO MISS IT!!
Andrea Coles14-10-10 09:54
Does anybody know when the 'Weekend with the stars' will be shown on S4C? Performance in Millennium Stadium was fantastic. So proud of you all. Looking forward to the BBC Roadshow with the Aberdare and Merthyr boys and next weeks performance in the CIA with the RCT Musical Youth Concert.
Chris Paul 13-10-10 19:43
Can all Lewis school pengam members of oba please in the music department 1st lesson tomorow please to photograph taken for the newspaper thanks guys :)
Christian (Pontypridd OBA)12-10-10 10:57
Thanks for the amazing Ryder Cup concerts. I'd like to thank Niall and Dan for pushing all of us to make Ponty boys look as good as possible! Can't wait for it to start back this Thursday and to learn new songs! :D
kieran pryor11-10-10 19:04
can you add my name too the aberdare choir list please
Julie Sheals 09-10-10 11:50
Hi OBA Cwmbran. just to remind you that we are back in rehearsal monday 11th in County Hall Cwmbran 6.30 start. See you all there, Julie
Ruth Bassett08-10-10 08:45
Have just let my Year 9 class listen to the performances of all 3 songs and they thought it was amazing. It still moves me to tears
Deb Summers07-10-10 12:34
Message for Nick of Ebbw O.B.A ---Jack Summers cant't make Monday rehearsal as he has an awards evening with school. Thanks
Nick03-10-10 21:09
Well done boys at the Castle last night! Excellent performance!
Karl Westwood03-10-10 13:16
OBA is simply amazing to be apart of :D
kaye lowman03-10-10 11:35
Well done boys on Saturday you were all amazing bursting with pride again
sharon leeder01-10-10 15:34
fantastic riders cup concert. the show was great but our boys were the best. really proud of joe (ebbw vale ) and all the boys.have a great timew at cardiff castle saturday. For nick (OMA) joe will miss the monday 11th as he's on holiday, will see you on the 18th. cheers
Gracie xxx01-10-10 11:14
Well Done on the performance on Wednesday night. Brilliant!! OBA RULES, and of course OMA does aswell xxxxxx :D
Barry Morris01-10-10 00:51
Life as we all know is all about experiences that we can all share later on.My son Dean who I am extremely proud of,has, in his short time with O.B.A. experienced already things that will remain with him for the rest of his life.MAJOR THANKS TO TIM AND ALL THE BROTHERS AT ONLY MEN ALOUD FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN I SALUTE YOU ALL.
Elliot Howells30-09-10 19:25
Last night was without a doubt the most incredible thing I have ever done in my life. I can't thank you enough for giving us this incredible opportunity. And a massive thanks for the whole Prince Charles meeting, that was just the icing on the cake! Can't wait for everything else that's to follow :)
lewis hurley30-09-10 18:42
Has anyone found my wallet? It was small and black, containing a library card and bank card and a few other things. Please reply ASAP Concert ruled!
Dean Morris (cross anns)30-09-10 13:39
15,000 people last night how awesome :D
Daniel Reynolds30-09-10 13:12
fair play boys lastnight was absolutley brilliant :D
Deb Summers30-09-10 11:54
We loved the concert last night in the Millenium. The boys were fab yet again and I know they will all have taken so many memories of this amazing night
Donna30-09-10 08:51
Fantastic performance by everyone last night. What an experience for all the boys. Thanks to OMA especially Tim for giving Joel this amazing opportunity.
Steve Thomas30-09-10 00:13
I am so so proud of every single lad from OBA who performed in the Welcome to Wales Concert for the launch of the Ryder Cup. All those hours of waiting for you to perform were forgotten the moment you got on stage - you were so so professional and every one of you deserves all the praise you will receive for yet another superb performance. Congratulations. Steve Thomas (Cwmbran OBA Community Leader) Lets make the castle walls rock on Saturday.
Joshua Jones (OBA Cwmbran)29-09-10 23:47
Tonight was the best night ever, managed to hi 5 Lost Prophets, shake hands with Ioan Gryffyd and Katherine Jenkins, stand right next to Catherine Zeta Jones and Dame Shirley Bassey and meet Prince Charles. Star-struck to the core. Thank you so much again to Tim Rhys-Evans and OMA!
Jan 29-09-10 17:56
Good luck tonight boys - watched the TV show and hope to see you wow them in the Ryder Cup concert tonight!
josh jones29-09-10 08:04
CANT WAIT FOR L8R !!!!! Ryder cup concert :D:D:D:D we are going to be amazing boys good luck to everyone :D
Admin26-09-10 08:57
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Nick20-09-10 22:22
Jack Summers- I have your t-shirt. I will bring it next week!!!
Nick20-09-10 22:18
Well done Ebbw Vale boys tonight! Excellent rehearsal, you worked so hard. A big welcome to the five new boys!
Craig20-09-10 21:08
Great rehearsal in Cross Hands tonight. You were sounding great. Really looking forward to next week now. See you on Tuesday!
Admin17-09-10 14:10
Hi all, You need to reply about the Ryder Cup gigs by Monday, otherwise you will not be able to do them. E-mail us info@onlyboysaloud.com if you have not received an e-mail from us.
Deb Summers17-09-10 08:00
Please did anyone find a white t.shirt which I left behind at Blaenavon last Sunday. It is white, aged 14 and has a bit of a pattern on the front. thanks Jack Summers---Ebbw vale O.B.A
Admin15-09-10 15:39
Hello everyone. We have sent an important e-mail out today regarding the Ryder Cup performances. Please e-mail us on info@onlyboysaloud.com if you have not received it.
Jennifer15-09-10 13:21
I was enthralled by the programmes following the creation of Only Boys Aloud and was thrilled to be able to see and hear them at Blaenavon last weekend. I and my husband enjoyed every second. Well done Boys and Tim you did a fantastic job all evening!
Admin08-09-10 09:13
Details for Sunday will be sent via e-mail as soon as we have it from the coach company. Rehearsals will restart on Monday 20th September or Thursday 23rd September. Check your choir page for details.
sharon leeder07-09-10 22:19
Hi, can't wait to hear the boys singing again with OMA. can you tell me if you need joe (ebbw vale choir) for this sunday in blanavon. cheers.
admin01-09-10 12:06
A new e-mail went out on Tues 31st August to all members of Only Boys Aloud. If you have not received an e-mail from us, then please e-mail info@onlyboysaloud.com and tell us you have not received your e-mail. Thanks.
steff cross hands 31-08-10 17:46
I have written an artical in the local welsh section on the newspaper (The Guardian) e mail me if you would like to read it (steffan101@hotmail.co.uk)
Elliot Howells29-08-10 17:11
Does anyone know what date we start back? I just need to make sure it doesn't clash with something else I'm doing. Elliot, Treorchy.
Gavyn (cross hands OBA)25-08-10 16:40
hey, really enjoyed singing on stage in ebww vale, just wondering when we start back in september? thanks
kaye Lowman24-08-10 15:26
Well done Philip on your GCSE results
Sophie23-08-10 15:03
As amazing as the boys are. What about girls? dont they get a chance like the boys to.
kaye23-08-10 07:30
good luck to all boys getting their GCSE results tomorrow
Barry21-08-10 16:47
As a Welshman,to watch my son Dean on stage at the Eisteddfod,sing among other things Sospan Fach, a song associated with his home town Llanelli and our countrys' national anthem was possibly the proudest day of my life. Well done to everyone and long may it continue.
Tracey Owen16-08-10 08:28
I would like to wish Tom Owen (Only Neath Boys Aloud) happy 15th birthday today love from all his proud family & Aberavon Male Voice Choir who he also sings with xx
Sara12-08-10 12:58
Llongyfarchiadau bechgyn ar berfformiad gwych yn yr Eisteddfod. Pobl lwc Tim a OBA i'r dyfodol ac hefyd i OMA. Wela i chi yng Nghaerdydd yn fuan
Steve Cwmbran11-08-10 09:56
Following the Eisteddfod concert and subsequent appearances on Monday the Cwmbran OBA were asked to return to the Eisteddfod field on Friday to meet and perfom for the Mayor of Torfaen, The Leader of Torfaen Council and the Chief Executive of Torfaen CBC. They performed, with permission of OMA, Sosban Fach in the Torfaen tent and had a photoshoot with the dignitaries. The lads will be featured in a future issue of Torfaen Talks, our local newspaper. Fantastic to be invited and be acknowledged by the local authority - oh and as soon as the lads started singing a crowd quickly gathered to listen. Well done lads - you nailed it.
Huw Blainey11-08-10 05:47
I was asked to write an article in welsh on the OBA experience, I've attached it to an email sent to info@onlyboysaloud.com
Val Grant10-08-10 08:47
Brought tears to my eyes - Johnny Bach will be in my ears for a long time!! Any chance of a release of a CD yet? Well done to all of you.
Julie Sheals09-08-10 19:30
Hi everyone, hope you are all well. I have just watched Eddie Butlers, round up of the Eisteddfod on BBC 2 Wales. OMA Tim and OBA were featured throughout the programme. Go to BBCWales home page and click on the link.
Jay Ryan08-08-10 19:58
Well done OBA, Cwmbran Boys have an awesome 3 weeks off and I'll see you in September
Jackie Hill07-08-10 20:23
Tim and the Men have every reason to be proud of their success with OBA. it is wonderful to see someone achieve a dream and also give so much to the community. I hope Corey continues with the choir in September. I am proud to be Welsh programmes like this keep us exiles in touch with home. Well done to everyone involved.
Brian Lodge07-08-10 17:19
I wathced the performance of Only Boys Aloud at the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol. and thought they were superb. I do not speak welsh myself but I enjoyed watching them, their enthusiasm for singing was evident and it was brilliant to watch young people perform in a choir. Keep up the good work Brian Lodge
Hawen Roberts07-08-10 16:22
Llogyfarchiadau calonnog i chi ar eich perfformiad yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol. Fe wnes eich gwylio ar y teledu. Congratulations on your performance at the Eisteddfod. I watched it on television after following the television programmes on the development of the choir. It was mesmerising and very inspirational. Well done to Tim Rhys Evans and the Only Men Aloud team in dedicating time, energy and effort on this wonderful achievement. Pob lwc am ddyfodol llewyrchus i chi oll.
Helen Cookson07-08-10 14:31
Please Please can I Thank you very much for a wonderful show on Saturday which enjoyed I hope that Corey is able to carry on with his singing and being able to part of the choir as he has promised at the end of the documentary, I think it is great that people Learning Disabilties are able to take part, I have Down's Syndrome and absolutely love singing but cannot sing for toffee hearing you lads sing is absolutly fantastic. I have a little friend in Wales who like me has Down's Syndrome her name is Laura ( she can like Corey at times a little bit of a handful but great fun to be with0 I hope there will be a CD of Only Boys Aloud with Only Men Aloud. I hope your tour goes well in December. Will there be another series to see how they are getting on and may be including young ladies and Gentlemen from England who love singing too for a one-off performance I'm sure that both Jigsaw Theatre Company in Aylesbury and Sunflower Club which is also based in Aylesbury will take part. I wish everyone the very best of luck with Only Boys Aloud
Carys06-08-10 20:14
Hello just wanted to say i have watched only boys aloud like a million times and i am still watching it and i lovee your music and i will watch anything that u have film :) xxx
Ffion06-08-10 11:03
da iawn bechgyn OBA wedi gwylio chi ar a taledu or ddechrau, gallu dwaud fod eich peformiaid ar y eisteddfod yn arbennig, cadwch ati. gweld chi yn y dyfodol da ati. eisiau dweud hefyd fod Tim ar dynion o OMA wedi geithio galed i wneud hyn i digwydd da iawn bois.
Lynette Moses05-08-10 19:41
Hello there, just have to say how fantastic OBA were on Friday night, got very emotional watching all those lovely faces, clearly enjoying every minute. Thanks to OBA for all your hard work and dedication with the boys over the last couple of months. It was definately worth it though and I am proud of all of them, especially my son Luke Moses, his Nan and Gramp would have been so proud of himXX
Jen Farley 05-08-10 14:03
I was at the Eisteddfod performance on Friday night ...still can't get over the energy and enjoyment you all showed.Fantastic! But now I need a CD of your choir. Please record one soon!!
Ifan05-08-10 13:08
we're on the homepage of classic fm ;] http://www.classicfm.co.uk/
Ray W05-08-10 12:41
I'm an ex 'steelman',an ex professional rugby player and an Englishman to boot, but consider myself an adopted Welshman now and (trying) to learning Welsh. I've never felt motivated to write to a message board before, but having come across this site and read all the messages posted I felt the 'need'. Tim and OMA did a fantastic job and were magnanimus in giving the boys the stage to prove themselves. Not much moves me to tears (in a good way), but last week they took me through a full range of emotions. I felt elated at the end of their performance on Friday and inspired to learn the words to Calon Lan! Haven't come across the Welsh lyrics for Don't Stop Believing yet, but that's my next job. I really hope the boys stick at it. They've set the bar high for themselves and others to follow. Like others who have posted messages, I'm also sorry about Corey, my wife and I took a shine to him, but we think Tim was right. People in a choir have to have great discipline and learn to be part of a team. We really hope he carries on with the choir and enjoys future success with them. Eto, llonongyfarchidau.
Fern lucas04-08-10 21:36
I would just like to say a huge well done to all the boys you did a fantastic job. I have followed the documentary and really enjoyed it. My son can't wait to be 14 so he can join the choir! Well done on bringing real welsh singing back to the Welsh valleys. Thank you all.
Liz04-08-10 21:26
What a brilliant idea. Didn't go to the Eisteddfod, but watched the series on BBC2 and thought it was fabulous. May OBA continue for a very long time. It's a tradition that makes me proud to be Welsh.
Jordan04-08-10 15:43
Hi, Is There Going To Be A Tour With Only Boys ALoud As They Are Absouloutly Brilliant
Anna04-08-10 14:50
Amazing - well done all of you who sang at the opening concert of the Eisteddfod. I was at the event on Sunday and all the way to site on the bus, all I heard was people talking about the opening concert and OBA. Then on Monday I had the thrill of seeing you all sing live on the stage on the Maes. Your energy was captivating and each and every one of you were smiling and obviously loving performing. I just hope that you can continue on this wonderful journey - when is the concert in WMC? I for one will be buying tickets if it happens. Well done all of you and especially Tim Rhys Evans and OMA - its great to see these people who have achieved so much in their careers putting a little bit back into the the communities they come from - makes me proud to be WELSH. Da iawn i chi.
Janet Owen04-08-10 12:32
Just watched the final programme and had to congratulate you all on an inspirational performance. Hopefully this is just the start of a great future for OBA.
Simon Piercy03-08-10 23:05
Wow boys you were amazing. I have watched you a couple of times now and think that you're arrangements of all three songs were fantastic. Well done! I hope that you keep it up!
Kay Parnell(E.V.)03-08-10 17:28
Today I think I am back to normal!!The last few days have been amazing. Friday was so brilliant the atmosphere electric, so many people made so proud and happy by the performance.Then seeing the boys with Derrick the weatherman how far can they go? OMA with Tim are wonderful and to spend time effort and give inspiration to so many boys is very special. Its people like you that deserve special recognition. Thank you all so much
marguerite rowles03-08-10 15:52
congratulations and well done,having worked with boys for many years, ikow how rewarding an experience it has been for only men aloud , you will never forget 2010 Tim.
mary wheeler03-08-10 14:15
If only Tim could get through to all the youth of today who are just wasting their time hanging about or even inspire schools to get the choirs going! I absolutely loved ABO's perfomance and only wish that I had been there! I did watch all the programmes and hoped they would do well but they did better! Our welsh miners and ancestors would be very proud of them. Well done to you all and thank you Tim
Charlotte03-08-10 13:28
Heyy! :)xx I think OBA are AMAZING!! Will you be doing a tour? Because i would love to see you all :D! Your all so blimmin Gawjuss! Welldone lads ! Keep up the good work ! :}
Kath Davies03-08-10 08:07
That was an amazing performance at the Eisteddfod! The only man aloud team visited our special school in Brecon and wowed our children and now they have worked their magic on OBA! Well done Tim!!
Dan Thomas02-08-10 22:46
Having just watched the series of Only Boys Aloud, I have to say it was THE most insiring and life confirming thing I've ever seen... I am SO proud to be a WELSH... MAN right now... thank you all for this wonderful feeling.
Nick Wayland-Evans02-08-10 22:23
I am so proud of you boys! The last few months have been an absolute joy! With so many exciting things happening after the Summer Hols you can now have a well deserved rest and look forward to the next installment. To my Neath and Ebbw Vale boys, thank you for all your hard work in rehearsals!Enjoy the rest of the Summer! Nos Da!
Julie Harries02-08-10 22:20
Well tonight I saw the last in the serier of the documentary on you boys on bbc2. I was a bag of nerves watching and when you sang at the end I was in tears. Im so chuffed for you and cant wait to see you live. Its so nice to see so many young lads with passion in their bellies and about time ...WELSH = SINGERS! Diolch a pwb lwc i chi gyd Julie x
Iori02-08-10 22:13
Wow Boys, We did it!!! Amazing!!
allyson02-08-10 21:41
just watched the eisteddfod show on bbc 2. congrats to all involved, what a dream - what an achievement. TOTALLY OUTSTANDING,what a joy it is to be welsh. Thank you so much one and all!!!
Lynne Evans02-08-10 21:40
F A N T A S T I C Waiting for concerts dates soon - cannot wait to see you all perform together
elizabeth c north02-08-10 21:35
brilliant! when can we buy tickets!
Sandy 02-08-10 11:10
Tuned in last night to Radio Wales and heard the new version of Sosban Fach by Only boys Aloud and was blown away. I thought the arrangement and singing was fantastic. Although I do not now live in Wales it made me feel like I was there and gave me a great sense of belonging to my homeland. I hope to hear a lot more from you.
sara dodd02-08-10 08:00
What can I say. Congratulations on an excellent concert on Friday. Both choirs were brilliant. Tim you were very brave to set this up and boy its worked. DA IAWN CHI
carolyn01-08-10 21:48
WOW! The build up programmes re the development of OBA were climaxed in a spectacular performace on Friday night! I felt so proud of you all! (and I don't any of you personally) All power to Tim's elbow and expertise, and thanks to OMA who tutored the boys in the early stages too! May this be the start of a welsh male voice revival for many years to come! Well done OBA you were fab and your enthusiasm was infectious! Hope you all can have some holiday now before your next big venture.
Carole Mattelle.01-08-10 21:42
I had to comment after listening to Only Boys Aloud at the Eisteddod on Radio Wales earlier on this evening.Wow what a performance by them they were absolutely fantastic. I do not speak welsh at all but was mesmerised at their fantastic singing voices.Thankyou Radio wales for broadcasting the programme to enable me to listen to them.Please pass on my comments to them and tell them I wish them every success for their future and to please stay together and record a cd very soon.I would definately buy one. Thankyou from Carole Mattelle.Good luck only boys aloud you are brilliant.
Dan01-08-10 19:15
Saw your performance during the Eisteddfod opening ceremony....absolutely AMAZING. Really love the welsh version of Don't Stop Believing, any chance that anyone could let me know the lyrics? Cheers
Niall Hunt (Cwmbran)01-08-10 18:36
Wow! Wasn't the Eisteddfod FABULOUS! I loved it and so did everyone watching it! I would like to thank Tim Rhys Evans, Wyn and Tim (Nelson) our mentors, Julie, Jay and Steve! And thanks to all my new friends at ONLY CWMBRAN BOYS ALOUD! Also I can't wait to meet back up with the whole of Only Boys Aloud! OOh I'm so excited for the Ryder Cup! Oooh also have a fab time at the Eisteddfod tomorrow! I'm so sorry I can't make it :( THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!
Ruth Bassett01-08-10 18:23
Wow boys what can I say, Having been unable to get there on Friday, I cried buckets. You were amazing.
rhian jones merthyr01-08-10 16:15
Can someone please tell me where Dafydd Rhys Evans was on Friday night, I kept counting the OMA on stage and coming up short each time - where was he????
lisa smith01-08-10 12:43
watched the performance last night as i had to miss friday as i am in hospital you were all amazin and i am so proud of my son tyler smith just wish i could have been there cant wait for the next time you perform maybe i will be able to make thatfingers crossed
luke depace01-08-10 12:40
hey guys:) just wondering.. what do you want us wear on monday? anything in particular?
Rachel Chittick01-08-10 10:44
Just watched the concert from friday night and what a show!!! The boys were fantastic and have definately made the whole of Wales very proud of their achievement. Well done boys. Tim and the OMA captains have done a fantastic job. Bring it on and we hope you star with OMA at their Christmas concerts.
Rona Woodland01-08-10 09:17
Just wanted to congratulate everybody for the spectacular performance on Friday night. Thank you OMA for giving our sons this opportunity! This is an experience they will surely never forget xxx
Jack Summers(ebbw vale oba)01-08-10 08:34
the eisteddfod concert was the most AMAZING thing i have ever done!! it was absolutly great!!thanks so much to tim ,dafydd ,nick and cheryl for helping me along the way !!
Lesley01-08-10 08:08
We watched the programmes all week, and were blown away by Friday's concert. Tim is a genius, and the boys were wonderful! We live in France and have only just acquired UK TV, so missed out on the OMA phenomenon. We will now DEFINITELY be buying the CDs!
Lewis Richards01-08-10 00:11
Am berfformiad!!! Just a quick message to congratulate ALL involved with OBA... Friday night's performance was FANTASTIC!!! It has been an absolute pleasure to attend all the group, regional and full rehearsals to see this choir develop. Congratulations Tim and all OMA captains- I'm sure the boys' perfomance Friday night made it all worth while!! Lewis (Crosshands OBA)
Carol Andrews31-07-10 22:32
Just watched the repeat on S4C - What a brill performance, especially OBA! A big well done for those boys from Afon Taf High School, Merthyr!
Elliot Howells31-07-10 21:57
Watched the Eisteddfod performance online from Florida earlier today. Fair play! I'm just gutted I wasn't there to enjoy it with you all. Everyone proved what a massive success this whole scheme is and you could tell how much everyone, on and off stage, enjoyed it. Llongyfarchiadau!! Elliot, OBA Treorchy.
Barbara Smith from Wales31-07-10 21:35
What a fanastic performance from OMA and OBA, and I wanted to say how proud I am of Tyler Smith my nephew. Tim Rhys-Evans what a wonderful idea to seek out boys to sing in OBA. All the best for the future OBA, keep up the good work.
S James31-07-10 20:49
Da iawn bois!!!What a tremendous show.As an OAP I was so impressed with the performance and hope that this will prompt other youngsters to follow in your footsteps. Keep it up- you are an ispiration!!!AND of course OMA were fantastic as usual!!
Jeannie31-07-10 20:25
You boys were amazing last night. I was blubbing by the time you were half way through Calon Lan it was such a beautiful performance. There are some stars of the future there and a certain Brit Award winning choir have some competition LOL. On a serious note, I was sad that Corey was not able to perform. I understand that Tim had to be seen to instill discipline but I do feel there should be more understanding in general of adhd, Tourettes and other autistic spectrum disorders. As the mother of a 22 year old with Aspergers,Dyspraxia and Tourettes I have had enough daily experience to know for a fact that stressful or highly charged situations can trigger extreme behaviours which are usually aggressive and often violent. Its the hardest thing of all to learn how to deal with these episodes and I still have problems after all these years. I've learned that it is not realistic to expect the person to change their behaviour as you cannot tell someone to stop having a condition but the people around are the ones who need to adapt- by not reacting in a way which will escalate the situation. I did want to say this last night after the Eisteddfod but did not get the chance. I hope Corey does get another bite at the cherry.
Luke Depace31-07-10 19:49
well what can i say! what a fantastic night last night was! i have never enjoyed myslef as much as i did last night and the spirit and energy in stage was absolutely outstanding! i cant thank all of OMA enough for giving up their time and dedicating their expertise to us boys over the last 3 months! also a bi thanks to debbi chapam! you were fantastic! and i think a very special thanks to Tim Rhys Evans for allowing us to have such a wonderful opportunity and experience! hopefully this is just the beginning and very much look forward of things to come!also, what are we to wear for monday? thanks, Luke(ebbw vale)
Lynne Davies31-07-10 19:13
Diolch yn fawr Tim and OBA for teaching the boys in OMA and especially giving us such a wonderful performance last night you were all amazing - special mention to Owain and all the other boys from Ystradgynlais choir - Llongyfarchiadau - can't wait for more!!!!!
Ben Morgan31-07-10 19:08
Da iawn bois! Fantastic performance! You can come an join us in Caerphilly Male Voice Choir anytime you like!!!
Jake [Cwmbran]31-07-10 18:59
Yesterday was absolutely amazing, I think on behalf of all the boys we can safely say we all enjoyed it and it was one of the best experiences of our lives. Shout out to Wyn, Tim, Nicky B, and Tim Rhys Evans, isn't he fabulous? And a huge shout out to Julie, Jay, Steve and the lovely Liz who all the Cwmbran boys love! Made some great friends from this experience, but another special shoutout to the Cwmbran boys Josh, Niall, Kai, Dan, Luke, Simeon, Emyr, Tom, Russel, James, Brandon, Rich and Connor!
Darren (Aberdare OBA)31-07-10 18:45
Da iawn lads!your performance last night was amazing! who said volunteering is not rewarding!!!!!! What a night!!!!!! Have a gr8t summer!!
Steve Thomas31-07-10 18:44
What more can be said? I am sure the pink tent is six foot taller now than it was before the concert. It must be because you certainly raised the roof. I am so, so proud of all the lads in OBA, and have nothing but honest admiration for Tim and all in OMA. Two standing ovations and not a dry eye in the house. This must continue - the response I have had from everyone I have spoken to has been amazing. I have had texts and emails from friends and work colleagues all expressing honest admiration and appreciation for a new generation of young Welsh singers and their achievement. Good luck on Monday on the Maes, have a superb summer, and let's look forward to the Ryder Cup concert - it is bound to be a success - a certain hole in one. Friendships have been formed during this, not only between the lads but also between the community leaders. We in Cwmbran are already making plans to visit the other OBA groups in September and are looking towards the future with 100% committment and support. My personal thanks go to Tim and Wyn(OMA)who have been absolutely superb with the Cwmbran OBA lads and of course to Tim whose vision must surely have now been realised. Steve Thomas (Cwmbran Community Leader)
debbie chapman31-07-10 18:04
Only Boys Aloud, you were amazing last night. I was so proud of you all and what you achieved! If thats what your capable of after only a short period of practices imagine what the future holds. Well done. you are all stars x
Joshua Jones (OBA Cwmbran)31-07-10 17:46
I'm still absolutely buzzing after the performance last night! I'd just like to thank the usuals on behalf of Only Cwmbran Boys Aloud: Julie, Steve and Jay - our amazing community leaders, thank you so much for your dedication over the past few months! Wyn and Tim - our fantastic team captains, thanks for putting up with us! Finally Tim Rhys-Evans and OMA, thank you for such an amazing opportunity and I hope they continue! Have a good summer everyone!
Deb Summers31-07-10 17:40
Please could you let us know what the local boys at Ebbw Vale etc should do on Monday.Do they meet the others and a certain time? Thanks
Elizabeth31-07-10 16:48
Only Boys ALoud you wre fantastic at the Eisteddfod on Friday. I look forward to you next performance.
Julie Sheals31-07-10 16:28
WOW OBA you nailed it, well done you !! A huge thank you to Debra for perfecting the moves to Sosban Fach in the green room. It was fantastic on stage and you were thanked by the audience with a massive standing ovation. Thank you OMA and Tim for making so many parents beam with pride last night, as well as all the mentors. Have a lovley summer everyone, cant wait for september to start all over again.
steffan (cross hands boysd aloud)31-07-10 16:14
I have had a few experiences of performing on stage from a young age but certainly last night was the best experience I have ever had, the amount of people that have come up to me saying how amazing the performance was, and I still have the buzz even the morning after, thank you Tim, OMA and the community leaders :)
Nick B (OMA)31-07-10 16:02
Congratulations to all of Only Boys Aloud for a fantastic performance at the Concert last night. You were great! It was a pleasure sharing the stage with you. You should all be proud of what you have achieved in a very short time. Well done! A special mention to my St. Joe's boys: Jacob, James, Connor, Gareth, Emyr and Dan! Nice one boys, very proud!
Sally31-07-10 15:39
Whow! What a fantastic performance from everyone. Its really left us wanting more.
Tim Rhys-Evans31-07-10 15:09
Well boys, we did it!! I'm not usually prone to writing on such message boards but, to all of you onstage last night (OMA and OBA), you made me SO proud with your outstanding performance. Thank you, once again, for your lovely spirit, your dedication, your commitment, your voices and your energy. This is only the beginning-as Mr Lightyear would say "to infinity....... and beyond"!! Diolch bois, Tim x
Joseph Cavalli-Price (Neath)31-07-10 15:01
Hi all. I had a fantastic time on stage with Only Boys Aloud last night. The atmosphere was fantastic and the audience were amazing. People have come up to me in town and said that concert was excellent! Hope we do more concerts like this.
sharon leeder31-07-10 14:22
well done OBA and a very special thanks to tim and the OMA for all there hard work and time teaching all these boys.they were fantasic and im really proud of my son joe and all the boys. keep enjoying it. have fun monday, i be watching!!!
Deb Summers31-07-10 13:38
I have never felt so proud and excited as last night as a member of the audience watching my son and all the boys. I think what O.M.A and Tim have achieved with them is nothing short of brilliant. Keep up all the hard work and all be really proud of yourselves.
Ian Rogers31-07-10 13:27
THAT WAS AMAZING!!!!! WELL DONE AND THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED!!!
Al (OMA)31-07-10 12:57
Boys, what can I say. I think the reaction and standing ovation(s) you had from the audience said it all. It was a privilege to share a stage with you once again last night. Myself and all the OMA boys are very proud of you. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Thanks for all your hard work. Keep it up. Enjoy your day off and catch you tomorrow.
Donna - Trebanos31-07-10 12:42
is so proud to say that my nephew is a member of only boys aloud , they were all fantastic , im bursting with pride and they all should be aswell
Chris Owen31-07-10 11:38
As a member of the audience last night we all should thank Tim, OMA and especially every chorister of OBA for putting the life back into Welsh choral music. We need to move with the times and everyone on that stage last night proved that we are going in the right direction. It was fantastic to see Corey there, don't miss another one pal! With a few weeks off it is vital the momentum is not lost, keep singing boys, you should be immensely proud of yourselves and Tim earned the biggest grin I've ever seen. Tom and Kieran (Only Neath Boys Aloud) have been asked to appear on Swansea Sound tomorrow night 8.30-10pm to share their experiences with OBA, please listen in. 1170mw or website. Well done everyone.
Kieran Davies (neath)31-07-10 11:32
Hey everyone I had a fantastic time last night, I left my black jacket there will I be able to get it on Monday ??
Lowri Cardiff31-07-10 11:27
Waw boys - tou were amazing. i hope you'll be performing again soon, as i'll be the firdt in the queue. You made me cry, and i've watched last night's show about 20 times already |!!!! Excellent x
Ann ( Aberdare)31-07-10 10:44
LLONGYFARCHIADAU! The concert last night was tremendous and all involved should be proud of their achievments. I hope that the boys will continue with the choir and that we will hear more of them. Well done to Tim and all the mentors.
Mary Swansea31-07-10 10:05
Why did I worry? The boys did you proud, Tim. Hope they go further!!
Donna - Joel (Aberdare)31-07-10 09:38
An amazming performance at the Eisteddfod. Thanks to all the captains and a special thankyou to Tim for all his hard work giving Joel and the boys this fantastic opportunity.
Joel - Aberdare31-07-10 09:33
Absolutely awesome. What an experience. Thanks to all the captains. Enjoyed every minute and looking forward to the future.
Kyle (Caerphilly OBA)31-07-10 09:26
Last night was amazing! Nothing I've ever done in my life lived up to that.
Kaye lowman31-07-10 08:11
Wow what a fabulous day and evening thought i was gonna burst with pride you all should be so proud of yourselves. Two standing ovations!!A pleaseure to know you all keep it up and see you monday. Well done Tim and the boys have enjoyed being there every step of the way can't wait to see what the future holds for the boys i think it looks rosy.
Nicky Richards31-07-10 07:42
I had the pleasure of watching you perform last night at the opening concert of the Eisteddfod and you were OUTSTANDING!! You make me proud to be Welsh boys! I used to sing in choirs etc and the feeling of performing on stage is incredible! Keep it up boys, you are the future!!!
Lynne from Caerphilly31-07-10 07:21
Congratulations on your performance at the Eisteddfod opening night. The audience was right - you were brilliant. I hope the scheme thrives and that you all have the time of your lives.
Emma Griffiths31-07-10 07:15
Just want to say, have been following the series all week, and last nights show just topped it off, you were all absolutly fantastic and really did urselfs and Tim proud. The soloists were outstanding and you really blew me away. Dont stop singing boys, you sounded amazing. Good luck with future projects i'm sure that last night wont be the last time we see Only Boys Aloud. WELL DONE AGAIN!!!!! and well done to Only Men Aloud and Tim xxx YOU ARE ALL AMAZING XXX
Nicola Morgan31-07-10 07:08
fantastic concert, well done to everyone, im a very proud mum, (Tom Morgan Aberdare)
Carolyn31-07-10 06:48
Only Boys Aloud! Excellent job last night at the Eisteddfod. Keep on singing!
Simon Deacy31-07-10 06:10
Last night was absolutely electric. Congratulations to everyone concerned for a brilliant achievement and a wonderful performance. OMA, OBA, sponsors and everyone involved should feel very proud indeed.
Darran & Andrea Coles31-07-10 01:26
Eisteddfod - Fantastic Show, stunning performances throughout but hey what about Only Boys Aloud, credit to Tim and the boys for all your hard work, it certainly paid off tonight. Flawless performance Only Boys Aloud you all did yourselves proud, well deserved standing ovation. Da iawn pawb.
Jay31-07-10 00:22
Thanks to everyone tonite, your hard work really paid off and you blew everyone away! I had tears and now I can't sleep! Bet you lot are tired! You should all be so proud, we are :)x
Sonya 31-07-10 00:00
Well dun all in the Eisteddfod. So proud of u ALL. AMAZING!
Martin (Ebbw Vale group)30-07-10 23:40
Well done tomight everyone!. Thanks again to Tim and Only Men Aloud fro all their support, and thanks to the community leaders fro their support aswell. It can only get better from here!
Aled30-07-10 23:39
What a Great Concert tonight boys, I think that we ALL done ourselves proud!
Stephen30-07-10 23:03
Watched the Eisteddfod opening concert on TV earlier tonight. OBA, you were great and can be proud of your performance. I must confess you brought a tear to my eyes and I was simply bursting with pride. Many thanks to Tim and OMA for all their work and their outstanding performance tonight. Below is an extract written in the 12th century by Giraldus Cambrensis in describing the the people of Wales: "In their musical concerts they do not sing in unison like the inhabitants of other countries, but in many different parts; so that in a company of singers, which one very frequently meets with in Wales, you will hear as many different parts and voices as there are performers, who all at length unite, with organic melody, in one consonance and the soft sweetness of B flat....... and what is still more wonderful, the children, even from their infancy, sing in the same manner" Nearly 900 years have elapsed since those words were written but how apt they are this evening. It is obviously in the genes or our water. Please keep singing OBA and keep the tradition alive.
Blythe30-07-10 22:56
Watched you all tonight on S4C You were all amazing, well done boys you did the valleys proud.
Hannah J30-07-10 22:32
Having known a 2 boys from the Neath group for a few years, having watched them going from relatively shy choirboys whose only singing experience was in school concerts to see them performing on tv and on stage and to be part of something like this makes me so happy! all the boys in OBA are great performers and i wish you all the success in the world. You are so talented!!
Luke (Risca)30-07-10 22:07
all of the boys tonight were fab well done to you all.
Sarah Taylor30-07-10 21:15
I am sat watching the OBA choir on the footage of the Eisteddfod and it is absolutely beautiful singing. Such a wonderful sound. A real treat. What a fantastic job everyone involved in this scheme is doing. Thank you.
Jo Roberts30-07-10 19:08
Corey rocks! He shouldn't have been banned....some understanding of Tyrretts definately needed......I hope he keeps it up!!
Sonya 30-07-10 19:00
Good luck to you all on your performance in the Eisteddfod, i know you will all be fab, Go Jordan Smart, Go Aberdare, Go OBA, Go OMA, GO ALL!
Beti30-07-10 17:45
So much effort and time for a lovely programme But went to bed very sad at the news of Corey.
Tom (caerphilly group)30-07-10 14:24
Hi boys, sorry I can't be with you tonight, still feeling quite ill. I know you will do a fantastic job even without me! Hope to be with you on monday. Good Luck :-)
Alan 330-07-10 14:15
I was pleased to have been at the TV recordings at the WMC for all 3 nights. The highlight for me was the Saturday, when we saw and heard OBA. Well done everyone. Exciting times.
Rose dale30-07-10 13:54
I agree with Melinda. Corey is great and is one of the Boys. I hope he will not feel left behind and will join in again in September.
Abigail30-07-10 13:12
I think last night's programme was fantastic. As someone who enjoys singing and understands the benefits a good singsong can do for your morale, it was fantastic to watch the boys with their impromptu 'practice' whilst waiting to go on stage at WMC. There appeared to be some natural leaders there and I couldn't help but think the future of singing in Wales will be given a huge boost through this project. Yes its a shame about Corey and his suspension and I really hope he re-joins in September but one person's behaviour should not take away from the success of each and every one of the boys who are part of OBA. Hope tonight is a huge success for you all - I will be watching.
sally tobin30-07-10 11:09
How very disappointing to see Tim exclude Corey from the Eisteddfodd.He is clearly a young man with problems and these have been evident from the start. His regular attendance at rehearsals was an achievement in itself and he spoke openly about the effects that Tourettes and ADHD have on his behaviour and his life.No doubt it took tremendous willpower and self control to 'hold it together' during the S4C filming and it was inevitable that he would let off steam later. Sadly, it seems there was nobody able to support him to do this in a less challenging manner. Perhaps those working with boys aloud would do well to read up on Tourettes and ADHD should Corey return in September. Good luck to the remaining lads when they go on stage. It has been brilliant watching the progress you have made in such a short time.
Fei30-07-10 09:28
I have really enjoyed watching the Only Boys Aloud TV show, and can not wait for the final episode when the boys will get to perform at the eisteddfod. Unfortunately I don't know how appropriate it was to suspend Cory from performing there. Education of young people is all about learning from your mistakes, and being given a second chance. For a fragile 15 year old boy who has been on the outskirt of any social circle, mostly because of his Turrets syndrome, which meant that he would find it physically difficult to control his temper in the first place, this decision of suspension would only further damage his confidence and might force him to close up further. I do not know the extent of Cory's offense, I just hope that he can learn from his mistakes, AND be strong enough not to be crushed by this turn of events. Good Luck to the boys for today's performance, can't wait to see them perform!
Melinda30-07-10 00:10
I HAVE BEEN WATCHING YOUR SHOW ON TV. WHAT A FANTASTIC THING YOU ARE DOING FOR THESE BOYS. ONLY WORRY YOU DIDNT EXPLAIN PROPERLY WHY COREY KICKED OFF AND PEOPLE SHOULD BE MADE AWARE THAT A TURRETTS SUFFERER DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL ON WHAT HAPPENS ESPECIALLY WHEN UNDER STESS. I THINK HE HAS DONE VERY WELL AND SHOWED HOW DEDICATED HE IS TO THIS PROJECT. DONT LEAVE HIM OUT. AS FOR THE COMPLAIANT I HOPE SHE REALISES THE DAMAGE SHE HAS DO TO THIS LAD. WHOM THE CHOIR WAS BRINGING OU T OF HIMSELF. ONCE AGAIN DA IAWN CHI. CARIWCH UMLAEN Y FFORDD YR EDYCH WEDI DECHRAU.
Alex29-07-10 23:06
in 11 hours and 25 mins i'll be on the bus. WHOOOP
Julia29-07-10 21:51
Followed the series all week and really enjoyed, Good luck to you all tomorrow evening. So upset and disappointed for Corey but I really hope that he re-joins the choir in September as he is a very likeable character and we all make mistakes from time to time.
sharon leeder29-07-10 17:22
i would just like to wish all the OBA good luck on friday, you are all going to be fab and a special thanks to OMA and tim for giving my son joe (ebbw vale choir ) this chance to sing on stage with all of you.looking foward to seeing you all friday. xxx
Lynne Davies29-07-10 17:12
Good luck to all the boys on Friday night especially the Ystradgynlais gang, we haven't seen much of you yet but you sounded wonderful on TV last night when you were filmed with Tim in Neath. Pob Lwc i chi gyd.
JACK SUMMERS29-07-10 16:51
i'm enjoying oba so much, it was AMAZING to see myself and my friends on bbc2 yesterday, and its a great too be able to sing in the eisteddfod
Anna29-07-10 13:07
Have really enjoyed watching the BBC series so far. Good luck for your opening concert at the Eisteddfod on Friday night. I hope to catch you guys singing somewhere on the Maes on Monday - can you say what time you will be at the various stands?
corey29-07-10 10:09
does anyone know when the performance we did in the wales millenium centre will be on tv and what channel
taylor bradley29-07-10 00:09
i mean on friday?????
Yvonne Street28-07-10 21:10
Thank you so much for the fantastic level of entertainment you give to so many people. So professional. I am proud to be Welsh even though I cant speak the language! All the best with Only Boys Aloud on the 30th July!
Taylor Bradley28-07-10 17:22
is there transport home on thursday after the performance.
taylor bradley28-07-10 09:04
hello. im not going to be able to make it on thursday as im doing a show (the same show that aled from OMA is doing) to do with fairies. im in the chior for that so i can't make it.
Elliot Howells28-07-10 08:51
Hello All Good luck on Friday! Gutted I'm missing the concert. Hopefully I'll be watching online from sunny Florida :D Hope it goes well!
sheila loud28-07-10 07:43
loved the impromptu concert we had on the train to cardiff well done you boys we will b watching
owen reed27-07-10 22:55
well done boys /come on boy hywel price come johny boy xxxxxxxxxxx
Julie Sheals 27-07-10 20:25
Thank you OBA Cwmbran for the lovely flowers on Monday night, you are all Fantastic. We need to thank 2 ladies in a Pontypool laundry for your shirt covers. The world is in for a treat when they see Only Boys Aloud on stage this Friday evening opening the Eisteddfod with Only Men Aloud.
KAY PARNELL26-07-10 14:58
i have just been on the train from Ebbw Vale to Cardiff. we were by 3 boys from only boys aloud Martin, Joe and my grandson Aaron along with Tim and team leaders Nick Wyn and Craig.It was wonderful. Thankyou Men and Boys, I am so thrillrd and can't wait for Friday
Admin26-07-10 12:32
Hi all, All the bus times and rehearsal details can be found on the news page.
Sonya 22-07-10 19:45
All i can say is what a wonderful feeling it was in the Millenium Center on Saturday night, what an achievement in such a short time it was electric. I am so proud to have a son (Jordan Smart) who is part of Only Boys Aloud & think everyone involved should feel proud, especially as you bagged yourselves a standing ovation on your 1st performance. Also well done to all those who have helped get these boys to where they are already. Thankyou to OMA for giving these lads such a great opportunity & believing in them. All the best for the Eisteddfod! P.S. Tim, where on earth do you get such energy?
sharon leeder22-07-10 18:05
really enjoyed the show in cardiff saturday night, well done to all the ebbw vale boys. you were fantastic. can;t wait for friday's live show. i be cheering you on.
admin22-07-10 10:45
Hi Phil, They are on the rehearsal room page. They are written there and there is also an audio file of Tim speaking them.
Phil Lowman22-07-10 10:09
can you please put the welsh words to dont stop believing on the web site. Thanks
Adam Griffiths21-07-10 19:57
Love Only Boys Aloud! Saw them in WMC a perfect act to support the wonderful Max Boyce! What an evening. Well done boys. I can't wait to see you on TV. I'll be rushing home from my shift in Asda to tune in. xx
Joseph Cavalli-Price20-07-10 17:54
Thank you.
Admin20-07-10 17:15
Hi Joseph, The Only Boys Aloud Documentary starts next Tuesday on BBC2 Wales. Check out the NEWS page on here for more details. It certainly does look fantastic!
Joseph Cavalli-Price20-07-10 15:18
I have recently seen the adverts for the Only Boys Aloud documentary and it looks fantastic. Does anyone know when it is going to be on tv? Thanks
Chris Owen20-07-10 14:23
I cannot praise highly enough everyone involved with Saturdays performance. I was hugely impressed with the professionalism and dedication from all concerned. The boys were fantastic considering it was their first ever public performance. They really showed everyone that not all teenage boys hang around street corners getting up to no good. Tim should be knighted for his hard work and vision. My son Tom, Only Neath Boys Aloud was over the moon. He's really excited to be working with Only Men Aloud. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, BOYS.
Nick Wayland-Evans20-07-10 14:02
OMG OBA! You were awesome on Saturday night! Well done everyone and a huge thank you to those community leaders who were there backstage! It was a long day too so well done for getting through it! Somebody left a coat behind. It's black and grey and has 'Kendall building developments' on it!See you Saturday!
chris morris20-07-10 11:22
i live in penygraig i heared there was a pontypridd O.B.A i was wondering if i could get a chance to join that group
Steve Thomas20-07-10 10:51
The whole experience on Saturday 17th was so overwhelming, the rehearsal, the fantastic impromptu rendition of Calon Lan in the corridor of the Millenium Centre was so fantastic. I am a grown man and not ashamed to say that I have shed many tears in the past few weeks. The performance on stage was out of this World but not unexpected - the standard is so very high. Roll on the Eisteddfod, the pink dome is going to explode with emotion. Well done everyone. Steve Thomas Cwmbran OBA Community leader
Jake20-07-10 08:59
IYA. This is a fab opportunity and I want to thank all the Cwmbran lot for it, oh and Wyn and Tim ofcourse. I love the whole experience, and I espeically love belisha beacon. [Inside joke]
Julie Sheals 19-07-10 15:15
Hi Chris Morris, where do you live? Cwmbran OBA would love you to join us if you live in the Torfaen Area.
Ian Rogers19-07-10 14:31
I just have to thank Tim Rhys-Evans for this brilliant oppertunity and thank you to all the OMA captains AND the community leaders for their continued hard work. Everybody was great!!! :)
Simon Deacy19-07-10 09:51
Wow!! The standard of performance in a matter of weeks was quite remarkable on Saturday and as a dad I could not have been more proud. Huge thanks to everyone involved in giving these boys the opportunity, but special thanks to Tim and Wyn at Cwmbran who, given their own hectic schedule, have been fantastic. To Julie, Steve and Jay whose emersion into the feelings and emotions of OBA is wonderful to see, and of course to Tim Rhys Evans, whose vision and energy behind OMA and now OBA is an inspiration to us all. Thank you is simply not enough.
Richard Deacy19-07-10 09:28
Saturday night was unbeliveable and would just like to thank Wyn and Tim for being great tutors. last night was also amazing, OMA were breathtaking and can't wait to sing at the Eisteddfod with OMA. And also a HUGE THANKS to Tim Rhys Evans.
Nicholas Evans18-07-10 22:35
A huge Thank you for Craig and Peter for their fantastic support and belief in the maesteg OBA for the concert last saturday. Thank you OMA! :)
Gareth18-07-10 19:40
I would like to say a big thankyou to everybody last night.Especially Tim and Wyn our tutors, as well as Jay, Julie and Steve who try to keep us in line! Thanks to Tim the 'conductor' and all the boys for a brilliant time.
Alex Morgan17-07-10 21:55
Was Amazing tonight :D
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