When: 17 January 2026 at 3:00 pm
What a wonderful day it was for our local choirs in Monmouth, Chepstow, Abergavenny, and Newport! Led by the ever-enthusiastic Karl Montgomery-Williams, we gathered for an unforgettable concert filled with music, joy, and community spirit. The weather was surprisingly cooperative, with overcast skies that held off the rain, allowing us to perform indoors with a cozy atmosphere that made the experience even more special. Excitement buzzed in the air as members arrived early, eager to take the stage. For some, it was their very first performance, and the thrill was palpable. The concert showcased a fantastic mix of family support and enthusiastic audience members who came out to enjoy the show. It was heartwarming to see so many friends and relatives cheering on our singers, creating a vibrant and uplifting environment. We filled the hall with a variety of songs that had everyone tapping their feet and clapping along. From the upbeat "Flashdance... What a Feeling" to the heartfelt "A Thousand Years," our repertoire had something for everyone. Other highlights included classics like "Sweet Child of Mine" and the soulful "Shallow," which resonated deeply with the audience. Each note sung was a testament to our passion for music and the joy of coming together as a community. This concert wasn’t just about the music; it also aimed to raise awareness and support for local initiatives. Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this event a success, from the choir members to our dedicated families and friends. Here’s to many more joyful singing experiences together in our thriving community choir!Performance location: School Ln, Penperlleni, Pontypool NP4 0AH
Price: FREE
About the choir
The Monmouth, Chepstow & Abergavenny and Newport choirs are a huge part of their community. The Rock Choir groups are led by Karl Montgomery-Williams based musician and teacher Karl Montgomery-Williams.
Like what you see? You too can join the choir in Monmouth, Chepstow & Abergavenny and Newport or our other choirs across the whole of the UK to make new friends, have adventures and get involved in singing locally. Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon ‘Big Heart’ Award. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.
Here is a quote about our choir – ‘Rock Choir and the people in it have made me feel Happy, Energised, Accepted, Confident, Supported and Liked. It has also re-kindled my love of music and singing.’ – Fe (Rock Choir member)
Visit www.rockchoir.com/join to book your very own FREE taster session or email office@rockchoir.com to ask any question you like.
Or you can call us on 01252 714276
**STOP PRESS** Rock Choir, the largest contemporary choir in the world is set to release their brand-new single ‘Somewhere Only We Know’ on Friday 21st March. The single features the Founder of Rock Choir, Caroline Redman Lusher along with the voices of over 6000 Rock Choir Members.
The single will be performed for the first time on national TV on the day of release and broadcast to the entire nation on BBC1 as part of the Comic Relief ‘Red Nose Day’ show. This will be the biggest choir performance the show has ever hosted and will be an emotional and poignant moment with a few surprises thrown in!
The track, which was originally performed by Keane was recorded over several months when it was performed by Rock Choir Members in the audience of a recent sold-out theatre tour which toured across the UK in 2024 led by Caroline and The Rock Choir Vocal Group. The audience became part of the show and enjoyed a fully interactive singing concert experience.
Pre-order the single on your preferred platform here – https://slinky.to/SomewhereOnlyWeKnow
