Four shortlisted finalists will be singing three pieces each in front of the 2025 Young Singer Award judges.

The winner will be announced on the day.

Join Brecon Singers and their MD Rob Evans to sing Mendelssohn’s Elijah in preparation for the first concert of the 2025 Brecon Choir Festival on Thursday 17th July.

How R.S. Thomas made Wales the stage of an epic struggle against the Machine. An introduction to R.S. Thomas by poets who knew him personally.

Brecon Singers and our Festival Chorus sing Mendelssohn’s Elijah at Brecon Cathedral with Brecknock Sinfonia and invited soloists.

See the chapel near Brecon where R.S. Thomas had a vision of heaven encountering “the breadth and length and depth and height of the mystery of creation”

Experience the unmatched power and passion of Welsh male voice choirs in an unforgettable evening featuring the internationally renowned Pendyrus Male Choir and local favourites, Aberhonddu & District Male Choir.

The close harmony group of world-famous King’s College Cambridge bring their show to Christ College Brecon.

Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, performed by the BBC National Chorus of Wales in the majestic Brecon Cathedral.

A pre-concert discussion exploring the legacy of Thomas’ poetry for composers, and the relevance of choral music making in the age of The Machine.

Rising choral stars Hemiola present an evocative programme celebrating the life and work of iconic Welsh priest-poet R.S. Thomas. With pre-concert discussion.

Enjoy and join in with congregational hymn singing in the wonderful Plough Church here in Brecon.

A unique feature of Welsh music - sacred hymns sung by the audience with a choral conductor.

Hear the final concert of the 2025 Brecon Choir Festival at Brecon Cathedral as the junior chorus of Only Boys Aloud present their show after a week long course held in Brecon.