About Us

       Founded in 1944 in the Belfast shipyard of Harland and Wolff, the Harlandic has grown in stature over the years and is today certainly one of Northern Ireland's better known choirs with thirty six members in its ranks coming from all walks of life. The age range of members is from 25-94!
                      

        The choir undertakes about ten musical engagements each year, between September and May. The range of music includes part songs, folk songs, opera choruses, musical theatre, traditional songs, church music and hymns. We have in the past sung for the Northern Ireland Hospice at their carol   service in Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Falls Road, firmly establishing our commitment to cross community arts and the fostering of good relations with all. We have also sung at Ballybay Co. Monaghan, Donegal town and most recently at the Dominican Church Athy, Co. Kildare.

         We endorse the principles of good practice in community relations and cultural diversity outlined by the Community Relations Council. The choir has received assistance from Cooperation Ireland, the cross border peace charity under its Exchanges Programme. The Exchanges Programme seeks to promote practical cooperation between youth groups and community groups in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

         The Harlandic Male Voice Choir whilst adhering proudly to a rich musical heritage, is nevertheless always seeking new avenues to explore and is continually expanding its choral repertoire, in an effort to bring the unique "Male voice sound" to a wider audience. Under its present musical director, John Lyttle, the Harlandic looks forward to a happy and successful future in this our 6th decade of "singing for pleasure".