Gareth Malone

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. After launching his groundbreaking television series ‘The Choir’ on BBC Two in 2007, Gareth Malone quickly became recognized for his transformative work in popularizing choral singing across diverse communities. The initial program, focused on teaching choral singing to teenagers in challenging environments, earned him the BAFTA Television Award for Best Feature in 2007. Malone continued this mission with subsequent series, including ‘Boys Don’t Sing’ (2008), which secured him another BAFTA Television Award for Best Feature and a Broadcast Award for Best Popular Factual Programme, both in 2009.

More recently, he expanded his versatile appeal across entertainment formats, featuring on ‘Celebrity Masterchef’ and ‘The Masked Dancer,’ both in 2022. In 2023, he became the patron of the Canterbury Choral Society and appeared on the significant televised event ‘Sing for the King: The Search for the Coronation Choir,’ highlighting his ongoing commitment to national musical celebrations and community engagement.