In Festive Mood

Following on from the success of the collective's 16 date Christmas tour last year, the Welsh ensemble, Only Men Aloud offer up more seasonal cheer this year, as they get set to release a festive album full of carols, jolly modern numbers and a sprinkling of tradition for familiarity. Starting out as a male choir exposed through the BBC's competition, Last Choir Standing in 2008, the choristers have scored a gold selling self titled debut album, a Number 1 on the Classical charts with their sophomore album, Band of Brothers, as well as winning a Classical Brit Award for the project too. With a primetime slot last December performing on Strictly Come Dancing, it was not going to be long before the public demanded a Christmas album. Only Men Aloud Music Director Tim Rhys Evans said: "This is a real feel good sound for Christmas that I know our fans are going to love. The release of the third album coincides with an all singing, all dancing seasonal tour that takes in 14 towns and cities across the length and breadth of the UK. Crossover classical music specialist and Grammy Award nominee Nick Patrick, who has been responsible for seven Best Album awards in the Classical Brits, including his work with Russell Watson and Katherine Jenkins was called in to produce the most merriest of moods. The perfect companion to the season.