The
choir was formed in 1957 by a group of choristers from
Silverdale Methodist Chapel.
They called themselves the Daleian Singers, a name chosen
to reflect the geographical connection of this North
Staffordshire Male Voice Choir.
Over the years the Daleians have built up an enviable reputation as formidable competitors in the festival arena. Daleian successes include wins at Blackpool, Bourneville, Buxton, Southport, Tamworth, Pontrhydfendigaid and Minsterley (3 in succession).
Despite many
festival successes, the Daleians regard themselves
primarily as entertainers and although much in demand
"at home" they have given concerts as far a
field as
"The Lakes", Cornwall, as well as in Yorkshire
and Lancashire and a celebrity concert on Llandudno Pier.
In addition the choir have given a number of performances
in support of local and national charities.
During 2004 we enjoyed the May bank holiday in the "Land of Song", sharing a concert with the RAF St Athan Voluntary Band.
For the May
bank holiday 2005 we enjoyed a visit into the Kent
countryside, singing at Shorne Village Hall and Gravesend
Methodist Church.
During our time there we also took time out to sail up
the River Thames from Greenwich to the London Eye, where
the choir sang in one of the pods as we viewed the
expanse
of the capital city below us.
Our visit to Great Yarmouth during 2008, was a resounding success with the choir helping to raise £1000 for All Hallows Hospital. The local newspaper "Beccles & Bungay Guide" reporting our visit.
In
the early days, BBC Radio Stoke signed off their evening
programme with a musical recording by the Daleians. The
Choir also features on a special BBC recording of
"Songs of Praise", produced to celebrate the
50th anniversary of the BBC.
Our
latest CD entitled "Pure Gold" has just been
released and recounts in song the tunes sung by the choir
over the past 50 years. Please contact us if you wish to
purchase a copy.