Our album celebrating the first TWENTY years of VOCES8 is available to stream or purchase now, wherever you get your music.
Join VOCES8 and friends as they celebrate the season with a selection-box of beautifully sung carols and songs from across Europe and the USA.
In winter storytelling at its most atmospheric, VOCES8 goes a-carolling from the chandeliered splendour of London’s Smith Square in repertoire from Praetorius and Poston to Rutter and Reena Esmail. Renaissance music rings out from St Martin-in-the-Fields in ‘A Spanish Nativity’ sung by the award-winning Stile Antico. Soprano Penelope Appleyard and Pianist Jonathan Delbridge celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with their ensemble The Little Song Party in a programme of music and words (performed by Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes), for ‘Jane Austen’s Christmas Gaiety’. Festival debutants The Mancunium Consort and the VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble perform under Barnaby Smith’s direction with music from Byrd and Bach to Sally Beamish and Lucy Walker. The combined forces of VOCES8, APOLLO5 and members of VOCES8’s Foundation Choir sing the perennial favourite Handel ‘Messiah’ from St Anne and St Agnes. St Martin’s Voices and Zeb Soanes bring you ‘This Christmas Life’, whilst super group VocalEssence deliver a tour of Christmas music from around the world. In a double celebration extra, we bid a fond farewell to VOCES8 soprano Andrea Haines and lend you a final opportunity to watch VOCES8's Twentieth anniversary concert from the Barbican, alongside the BBC Singers, Jack Liebeck and the VOCES8 Scholars.
'Astrophil & Stella' is the fruit of a life’s devotion to the spirit and craft of 17th-century music. Harpsichordist, conductor, and composer Patrick Ayrton has delved into the intricate fabric of this era’s compositions, unearthing its hidden mechanisms and timeworn secrets. The result is a song cycle of his own, for soprano and instrumental ensemble.
Historically, the art of composing was not merely a skill but the very lifeblood of every musician, and to compose was to speak the language of the present. Thus, Patrick does not aim to simply revive the past, but to rekindle a tradition, one that hovers between memory and reinvention. In his hands, ancient forms breathe anew, woven with reverence, yet subtly imbued with his own artistic voice.
The VOCES8 Centre will be open to the public on 3rd September 2025 from 11.45 until 2.45.
We look forward to welcoming you
Clare Stewart has decided to step down from her role as Director of APOLLO5 and will be leaving VOCES8 Foundation at the end of August 2025.
This decision comes as APOLLO5 celebrates its 15th anniversary year — a milestone that marks both the group’s achievements and the culmination of a significant chapter in Clare’s leadership journey.
Clare established APOLLO5 as part of the Foundation in 2010. Her investment, creative drive, and dedication have shaped the ensemble’s identity, guiding it through international performances and acclaimed recordings.
The VOCES8 Foundation is grateful for all that Clare has contributed and wishes her every success as she begins her next chapter.
As APOLLO5 marks this milestone year, the Foundation looks ahead to the ensemble’s future and will share plans in due course.
Our 15th anniversary celebrations continue with LIVE From London Summer 2025. Enjoy 8 concerts by outstanding international performers, featuring both festival favourites and exciting emerging talent.
Available to watch from 9th August. Get your tickets below.
Join VOCES8 for its official 20th anniversary concert on 8 June 2025, celebrating two decades of inspiring music-making with its Barbican debut. We will be joined on stage by the VOCES8 Scholars, former members of the ensemble and special guests, the BBC Singers.
This special event will also feature a lunchtime performance from APOLLO5, celebrating its 15th anniversary, and a community Big Sing session led by Paul Smith.
Tickets for VOCES8’s concert are SOLD OUT but you can still take part via our Emerald Encore Packages, see below.
Emerald Encore Packages
Join us on 8 June for an extraordinary opportunity to connect with the heart of The VOCES8 Foundation. Enhance your concert experience at VOCES8's 20th anniversary at Barbican Hall with our exclusive Emerald Encore Packages. Immerse yourself in a memorable day of exceptional music and meaningful connections with the people behind it all.
Each Emerald Encore Package includes:
Two VIP tickets to VOCES8’s grand anniversary concert at Barbican Hall and APOLLO5’s intimate lunchtime concert at St Giles’ Cripplegate.
A warm welcome with morning tea & coffee alongside The VOCES8 Foundation team.
Afternoon tea and refreshments to enjoy between performances.
An invitation to an exclusive post-concert reception, where you’ll celebrate with VOCES8.
Behind-the-scenes access to VOCES8’s recording sessions on 5–6 June at All Hallows, Gospel Oak.
This package offers a unique opportunity to enjoy world-class performances while getting to know the artists and team behind The VOCES8 Foundation. Whether you’ve been with us for years or are new to what we do, we’d love to share this memorable experience with you.
A limited number of packages are available—get in touch today to reserve yours!
The VOCES8 Foundation is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help shape the future of one of the world’s leading vocal music education charities. This is a pivotal moment in our journey, and the COO will play a crucial role in delivering our ambitious vision and scaling our global impact.
As a core member of our executive leadership team, the COO will bring strategic oversight and operational expertise to support our world-class artistic and educational programmes. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence a fast-growing organisation recognised internationally for innovation, excellence, and impact.
We are looking for a strategic leader with a deep passion for the arts, strong operational acumen, and a track record of enabling sustainable growth in a creative or charitable environment.
