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voices of argyll

MUSIC, NATURE, WELLBEING

Founded in 2021, Voices of Argyll is a vibrant and innovative female chamber choir based on the stunning West Coast of Scotland, directed by Alison McNeill. The choir is dedicated to providing exceptional musical experiences and high-quality performance opportunities for those living in rural communities. With a focus on engaging diverse audiences, Voices of Argyll performs in some of Scotland’s most historic and picturesque venues, including castles, forests, beaches, and ferries, bringing music to both locals and visitors alike.

In its first year, the choir made a memorable debut with performances at Inveraray Castle, a music video filmed at Ardkinglass Estate, and pop-up concerts in outdoor settings. They also hosted a Singing and Wellbeing Weekend, collaborating with life coach Marion Barlas. Voices of Argyll has since supported acclaimed folk singer Eddi Reader on her Scottish tour and performed for Argyll and Bute's International Women’s Day event, attended by MSP Jenni Minto.

The choir’s 2023 Making Waves Tour, a multidisciplinary artistic experience, saw them collaborate with Cowal Open Studios, sound designer Fiona McNeill, and spoken word artist Katherine Macfarlane. The tour included performances at iconic locations such as Rothsay Castle, Kilchatten Pier, and Scalpsie Bay, culminating in two unforgettable performances at the renowned Mount Stuart.

Further expanding their repertoire, the choir premiered a new commission for sitar, tabla, piano, Indian dancer and choir by Amit Anand at Scottish Parliament and performed at the Glasgow Mela, the largest South Asian festival in Scotland. In recognition of their artistry, Voices of Argyll achieved second place in the National Upper Voice Competition and reached the final of the Choir of the Festival Competition at the City of Derry International Choral Festival in Northern Ireland. 2024 came to a rousing conclusion when they performed alongside renowned folk band Beluga Lagoon in the O2 Academy to an audience of 2500 showing Voices of Argyll are continuing to push the boundaries of what a rural Scottish choir can achieve.

Summer Tour

Dunoon, Tarbert, Gigha, A’Chleit

Award-winning Voices of Argyll Chamber Choir lights up Argyll this summer with stunning choral music and powerful spirituals, echoing through islands and rural communities. Support live music in rural areas

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