About VoiceMale

VoiceMale is a men’s choir – but definitely not a straightforward 'British male voice choir’ – the choir came into being following an initiative by 20,000 Voices in January 2001, under the inspirational leadership and direction of Sandra Kerr. A few years down the line, the baton was passed to Graham Stacy, who ably and inspiringly led the choir until his retirement in 2021. The baton was then handed on to a young and highly respected folk musician Jon Doran.

The choir is based in the North-East of England, and has deep roots here. Our broad repertoire has an emphasis on the rich and varied folk traditions of Northumberland and Tyneside. We also include traditional songs from elsewhere in the British Isles, together with more contemporary material, and folk songs from around the world. Arrangements by our talented musical director Jon Doran are sometimes traditional, sometimes less so; they are always innovative and exciting. All are performed with wit and humour.

The growing reputation and popularity of the choir have led to concert performances throughout the region, and diary bookings for many months ahead. The choir has performed at the Coleraine International Choral Festival in Northern Ireland, toured in Slovenia, and travelled twice to perform in Burgdorf in Germany.

​Voicemale have recorded three CDs – two of them together with Werca’s Folk, the Northumbrian women’s choir directed by Sandra Kerr.

We welcome new members who share our love of singing and good company.
You don't need to be able to read music (few of us do)
- we learn everything by ear!

Musical Director: Jon Doran

Honorary Musical Director: Sandra Kerr

"I love to hear a choir. I love the humanity... to see the faces of real people devoting themselves to a piece of music. I like the teamwork. It makes me feel optimistic about the human race when I see them cooperating like that."- Paul McCartney