VOCES8

The 2023 Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Touring globally, the group performs an extensive repertoire both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading orchestras, conductors and soloists. Versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the ensemble's performance and education ethos which is shared both online and in person. Read our full biography here.

VOCES8’s gorgeous sound, impeccable ensemble and intense responsiveness to text, harmony and melodic shape is all of the highest quality. Hearing them sing is a joy.
— — BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE

VOCES8 is the flagship ensemble of our music education charity, the VOCES8 Foundation.


Welcome Eleonora!

We’re delighted to introduce Eleonora Poignant, our new soprano, who will be joining VOCES8 in 2025! We’re very much looking forward to welcoming her into the family over the next few months.

Here’s a few words from Eleonora:

“Growing up in Sweden, with its proud and long choral tradition, I (like many other people) have always admired VOCES8 as an institution of great innovation and technical excellence. I could never have imagined that I would find myself in the surreal situation of being given the chance to do the thing I love the most - experiencing and sharing in the creation of beautiful sound - and on top of that, with this very group!
I’m absolutely thrilled to get the opportunity to work alongside such amazing chamber musicians and people, and together with them explore all nuances of ensemble singing!”

VOCES8 turns 20

Join VOCES8 for its official 20th anniversary concert on 8 June 2025, with its Barbican debut. The VOCES8 Scholars, former members of the ensemble and special guests, the BBC Singers will be joining us.


Help us celebrate

In Summer 2025 we will celebrate the milestone of the group’s 20th anniversary with a new recording and film project, entitled TWENTY.

Click on any of the pictures below to find out what we are up to…

On last year’s USA tour, our friend Andy Staples (filmmaker/opera singer extraordinaire) joined VOCES8 for a few days to dive backstage, into life on the road. Here is his short film, which begins with Barney reading this touching message from an audience member.

Newberry, SC

Fri, 6 Dec 2024

Start time: 20:00

Venue: Newberry Opera House Maps

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Durham, NC

Sat, 7 Dec 2024

Start time: 19:30

Venue: Baldwin Auditorium, Duke University Maps

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Richmond, VA

Sun, 8 Dec 2024

Start time: 18:00

Venue: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Richmond VA Maps

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Spartanburg, SC

Mon, 9 Dec 2024

Start time: 19:30

Venue: Daniel Recital Hall, Converse College Maps

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Auburn, AL

Tue, 10 Dec 2024

Start time: 19:00

Venue: Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center Maps

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