Nine societies — choirs dominate (four), drama next (three), then an arts-lecture circle and Guernsey's only Morris side. The choirs split by access: an invitation chamber choir at one end, no-audition community choirs at the other. The oldest, Guernsey Glee Singers, dates to 1927; the newest, The Arts Society Guernsey, opened in 2019. —
St Peter Port·Organization·Est. 1982
Founded 1982 by Alan Gough. Performed at St Paul's Cathedral London in 2017. Regularly invited to perform at the annual St Malo Sacred Musical Festival where their concert is always sold out. Has provided training places to local students, many of whom now have professional…
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Founded in 2003 as 'Welsh Boys Aloud' by Welsh expatriates from the Guernsey Rugby Club who wanted to bring the unique sound of a Welsh male voice choir to the island. Renamed to Guernsey Welsh Male Voice Choir in 2014.
St Sampson·Organization·Est. 2009
EVOKE Productions, also trading as EVOKE Theatre Productions, is a performing arts company incorporated in Guernsey in 2009 as a Limited by Guarantee entity. Directed by Christopher Bougourd, it presents musicals, comedies, thrillers, and children's shows at Beau Sejour Theatre…
Vale·Organization
The Healing Music Trust is a registered charity, number CH10, supporting people in the community who might otherwise struggle to access live music. It delivers around 150 music sessions annually in residential homes, hospital wards, and day centres, with specially trained…
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Won the Bucktrout Challenge Trophy (highest marks) at the GADOC One Act Play Festival in 1959 (The Pigeon With the Silver Foot), 1961 (Cloud Over the Morning), and 1962 (The Singing Maid), all directed by Cecil Cook. Cecil Cook later had a trophy named after him at both GADOC…
St Peter Port·Organization·Est. 2019
Part of The Arts Society (London, UK)
The Arts Society Guernsey (charity no. CH626) was founded in 2019 as a local affiliate of The Arts Society (UK). It promotes appreciation of the arts through a programme of monthly expert lectures held at Les Cotils, St Peter Port, running from May to November. Annual membership…
St Sampson·Organization·Since 1927
Founded 1927 as ladies choir by Edith Noel. Male section added 1931 (40 voices). Closed during WWII, restarted February 1946. First BBC broadcast 1950. Annual Christmas Concerts since mid-1960s. Long tradition of Gilbert and Sullivan productions. Performed in Vienna (2005) and Prague (2007) at international choir festivals.
View full profile →St Sampson·Education·Est. 2009
Part of Associated with GADOC (Guernsey Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Club) — uses GADOC venue and competes in GADOC festival
✦The only children's dance classes & school here
Drama Speaks is a youth drama group and theatre school founded in 2009, based at The Rink in St Sampson. Led by Caron Parker as Principal and Artistic Director, it offers drama education, theatre productions, and street dance and break dance classes. The group competes in the…
St Martin·Organization·Est. 1984
Founded in 1984; celebrated 40th anniversary in 2024. Originally a women's side, now mixed.
Castel·Organization·Est. 2009
Guernsey Photography Festival LBG is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in 2009, that runs a photography festival of curated exhibitions, educational activities, and cultural events for islanders and visitors. It is governed by a committee of 10 people, chaired by…
Vale·Organization
Friends of Guernsey Music Centre is a charity that supports the Guernsey Music Centre. Registered with the Guernsey Registry on 10 July 2009, it is run by a management committee elected annually. The charity raises funds for instrument purchases and trips abroad, and provides…
St Saviour·Organization
Part of Music Theatre Guernsey
La Rocque Choir is a community choir run by Music Theatre Guernsey, based at St Saviours Community Centre in St Saviour. Open to adults aged 18+ with no prior singing experience required, it performs rock, pop, jazz, and contemporary music with weekly rehearsals on Tuesday…
St Sampson·Organization
Guernsey Symphony Orchestra is an organisation listed as an Arts & Culture charity on the Association of Guernsey Charities register, with charity number CH588. Its purpose is to foster and develop orchestral music for the benefit of musicians and the enjoyment of concert…