Mat Wright

Founder&Director @barnsleychoir | World Choir Council | International Adjudicator | Educationalist | Workshop Leader | Clinician

[BBC Yorkshire @BBCLookNorth]

£20k needed to send choir to 'singing Olympics' https://t.co/ZZrUwK6lvZ

[Mat Wright @MatWrightMBE]

A fantastic team!

[Barbara Lee @Wortlee1853]

@MatWrightMBE What a family! Not only your own wonderfully talented girls but the family you have created within @BarnsleyChoir A superb evening last night -exceptional talent on display as always but also surrounded by unbridled pure joy from everyone there. Heartwarming!

[Barbara Lee @Wortlee1853]

@MatWrightMBE What a family! Not only your own wonderfully talented girls but the family you have created within @BarnsleyChoir A superb evening last night -exceptional talent on display as always but also surrounded by unbridled pure joy from everyone there. Heartwarming!

[Mat Wright @MatWrightMBE]

A joyous concert with the Gondwana National Choir in Sydney, Australia; the first of two this week. 8 pieces of challenging complexity off copy in a week, and performed at a really high standard. So proud of them. https://t.co/3oVZof7rE3

[Mat Wright @MatWrightMBE]

@wearebarnsley Congratulations @SarahNormanCX . Barnsley is so lucky to have you. It’s wonderful that the transformative work that you’ve led on. and the difference that you have made has been recognised in this way.

[Dan Jarvis MP @DanJarvisMBE]

Great to see Barnsley’s renewal getting the recognition it deserves. Well done @BarnsleyCouncil!👏
https://t.co/87QafcqFj3

[Dan Jarvis MP @DanJarvisMBE]

In all the years, I’ve never heard better from @BarnsleyChoir!

Mesmerising solos & an all round outstanding performance. World class singing. Right here, in Barnsley.

Take a bow @MatWrightMBE & the BYC family. 🙌🏻

2026 will be a huge year & we’ll all be cheering you on!🎄

[Mat Wright @MatWrightMBE]

@Steph_Peacock Thank you for your amazing support Stephanie. We are really grateful. Have a wonderful and peaceful Christmas.

[Mat Wright @MatWrightMBE]

Thanks for coming Barbara!

[Barbara Lee @Wortlee1853]

Always the official start to Christmas! Heartfelt thanks to @MatWrightMBE @BarnsleyChoir and full team for another wonderful concert

[Barnsley Youth Choir @BarnsleyChoir]

Charity Fundraising Concert featuring award-winning Senior Choir, raising money for the Barnsley Church Drop-in Project. Mulled wine and mince pies too!

7.00pm concert SOLD OUT
New additional 2.30pm concert organised.

Tickets available here https://t.co/hkl6cmhlgN

[Mat Wright @MatWrightMBE]

An honour to be involved.

[Barnsley Youth Choir @BarnsleyChoir]

BYC Artistic Director @MatWrightMBE will represent Great Britain on the jury of the @INTERKULTUR @WorldChoirGames next year in Sweden.

[Oscar Boada @OscarBoada2]

Yesterday, I heard the most fantastic youth choir in the past 12 months at Calella’s Canta al mar 2025.
@BarnsleyChoir and conductor Mat Wright moved me to tears and believe me that I am a rather tough man!
Congratulations to all of you!

[Barnsley Youth Choir @BarnsleyChoir]

A fantastic sell-out concert on Saturday night with the 64 selected members who will tour Catalonia this week. BYC will represent GB in the @INTERKULTUR Canta al Mar competition and also perform at the Sagrada Familia and Montserrat. 24 pieces in good shape. 🇬🇧

[Mat Wright @MatWrightMBE]

Looking forward to working in Indonesia next month with @bandungchoral . Grateful for an opportunity to meet and work with fantastic choirs and colleagues.

[Mat Wright @MatWrightMBE]

A fantastic week ahead!

[Barnsley Youth Choir @BarnsleyChoir]

Tomorrow we have our Calella Experience Concert before we will represent GB in the @INTERKULTUR Canta Al Mar International Choir Competition next week. We’ll also perform in the Sagrada Familia and Montserrat as part of our visit. A fantastic tour team of 76 will set off on Weds.

[Association of British Choral Directors @abcdtweets]

Our 39th #convention is just three weeks away and we're getting excited!

A weekend for everyone leading singing - networking, workshops, lots of new repertoire, our exhibition and more. Join us in York for the full weekend, or come for a day. Bookings are still open but places are limited, so book your place now!

Enjoy sessions with some of the UK's leading choral practitioners, covering topics for all choir leaders, an education strand, repertoire, our trade exhibition and more, and a not to be missed performance by the amazing @barnsleyyouthchoir.

📆 25-26 October, York St John Creative Centre.
🎟 25% discount for ABCD members
The full timetable is at
https://t.co/mXa7U51crZ
Find out more and book at
https://t.co/cClt2v6V9K

[Steve Kay @SteveKayFRSA]

This a lovely list of ‘culture carriers’ by Mark Finnis - an important set of considerations for any setting, or to be adapted for the workplace..

[Association of British Choral Directors @abcdtweets]

Introducing our #convention performers! We're delighted that the amazing @BarnsleyChoir will be performing for delegates!
This international award-winning choir is highly inclusive and its 6 sections consist of over 400 singers. BYC prides itself on providing exceptional experiences for young people and engenders a sense of aspiration, seeking to inspire and change lives through music and provide life changing opportunities for those involved.
We're really looking forward to hearing the choir in action with their founder @MatWrightMBE.
Join in the action:
📅 Saturday 26 & Sunday 26 October
📌 York St John Creative Centre
🔗 https://t.co/cClt2v6nkc
Come for the weekend or just for a day for networking, workshops, repertoire, exhibition and much more!

[Association of British Choral Directors @abcdtweets]

📢 Introducing our Convention sessions! @BarnsleyChoir founder @MatWrightMBE: Creating a Vibrant Learning Community
Mat explores the pillars that underpin exciting and vibrant choir communities, considering values, ethos and vision and how to harness the collective power of a community in a positive way. He will also discuss the importance of inclusivity and accessibility and look at whether this is possible without lowering standards or expectations. Essential CPD for anyone working with young singers in the classroom or the community!
📅25 - 26 October
📌York St John Creative Centre
Book your place - come for a day or the weekend:
🔗https://t.co/cClt2v6V9K

[Association of British Choral Directors @abcdtweets]

🐦Early Bird Booking for our Annual Convention finishes on Monday!
Join us for an inspirational weekend of networking, repertoire sessions and workshops. Presenters include @MatWrightMBE, @shivanimezzo, @JeremyHaneman, @thomas_leech, @lizswain and Sarah Tenant-Flowers, covering topics for all choir leaders, including a dedicated strand for everyone working with young voices, new repertoire, exhibition, practical sessions for experienced conductors and those just starting out, health & wellbeing, programming and more. Plus the amazing @BarnsleyChoir in performance & the chance to sing with @bobchilcott!
All in the lovely historic city of York!
📅 Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 October
📌 York St John's Creative Centre
🔗 https://t.co/cClt2v6V9K