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United Kingdom Gareth Malone is an English choirmaster and broadcaster recognized for his work in popularizing choral singing and bringing music to diverse communities through award-winning television programs.
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Gareth Malone, born Gareth Edmund Malone on November 9, 1975, in London, England, is an English choirmaster and broadcaster. His parents, James and Sian Malone, who met through a Gilbert and Sullivan society, instilled in him an early appreciation for music. Malone attended Bournemouth School, where he sang with the Symphony Chorus of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. He later studied drama at the University of East Anglia, composing music for theatrical productions and participating in the university choir. He then pursued postgraduate vocal studies at the Royal Academy of Music, graduating with distinction in 2005.
His career path led him to the London Symphony Orchestra at LSO St Luke’s, where he managed their youth and community choirs. In 2001, he was awarded the Edward Heath Assistant Animateur position. Malone gained widespread recognition through his television appearances, notably with “The Choir” series, which began in 2007 on BBC Two. This program focused on teaching choral singing to teenagers in challenging environments, earning him two BAFTAs and a Broadcast award. Subsequent series, such as “Boys Don’t Sing” (2008) and “Unsung Town” (2009), continued his mission to make choral music accessible. In 2010, he received the Freedom of the City of London for his contributions to music education.
Malone expanded his television work to include children’s programming with “The Big Performance” on CBBC. A significant project was “The Choir: Military Wives” in 2011, where he formed a choir of wives and partners of military personnel deployed to Afghanistan. Their single, “Wherever You Are,” became the UK Christmas number one in 2011, demonstrating the broad appeal and impact of his work. His efforts were further recognized with an International Emmy Award in 2011 for “Gareth Malone Goes to Glyndebourne.” In 2012, Malone was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to music. He continues to engage in various musical projects and television appearances, including “Celebrity Masterchef” in 2022 and “Sing for the King: The Search for the Coronation Choir” in 2023.
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