Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir

This Australian Choir was formed in 1984 and since that time has grown from a small group of enthusiastic choristers into one of the country's most acclaimed male choirs. The Choir receives strong support from the Welsh community and maintains a strong Welsh repertoire and also attracts a widely diversified audience because of the very breadth and variety of its repertoire. It is warmly encouraged by the great Choirs of Wales and their musical staff and has invited Alwyn Humphreys (Music Director of the Morriston Orpheus Choir), Glynne Jones (Music Director of the Pendyrus Choir) and Colin Jones (Music Director of the Dolin Jones Singers and founder of the Rhos Male Choir) to Australia. The Choir has given performances in many of the major venues of their country and has toured overseas several times.

Douglas Heywood

Douglas Heywood holds an enviable reputation as one of Australia's leading conductors and music educators. He is known and respected as an integral part of the Australian musical community. In 2000 he was appointed as Musical Director of the Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir and continues his commitment to music education as the Musical Director of the Victorian State Singers, one of Australia's leading Children's Choirs. He maintains his professional career as a conductor and singer while still retaining his strong involvement in community music. In 1995 he was awarded the medal of the Order of Australia in recognition of his service.