ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - The George Male Choir returned from a Cape Town tour with more than just memories of an extraordinary musical experience.
They forged new friendships, earned five cup victories together with the Angeliere Sing-koor and got a new nickname - the George Angeliere.
In a historic first, members of the George Male Choir joined forces with the Angeliere Sing-koor to participate in the prestigious Cape Malay Choir Competitions held at the Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town from 16 to 18 October.
This was the first time in the Angeliere Sing-koor’s history that the choir had collaborated with an outside choir, making the participation of the men from George a truly special occasion.
The journey was not without its challenges. The first round proved particularly tough, with strong competition and high expectations. Despite this, the Angeliere Sing-koor and George Male Choir delivered outstanding performances, winning two cups in the comic and Nederlandse lieder categories, and successfully progressing to the final battle for the coveted President’s Cup.
The combined efforts resulted in the Angeliere Sing-koor achieving an outstanding second place overall in the President’s Cup competition.
“It wasn’t only their performance that captured attention. The men from George became the talk of Cape Town, making such an impression that they are now affectionately known as the George Angeliere. It’s a nickname that reflects the friendship and sense of belonging that developed between the two choirs,” said Rikus Coetzee, the George Male Choir’s marketer.
The Cape Malay Choir Board and George Male Choir Management Committee members.
Cape Malay Experience coming to George
Inspired by this remarkable journey, the George Male Choir is planning to bring the vibrant Cape Malay Choir experience to George in early 2027.
The vision is to host a spectacular cultural and musical event, giving the Garden Route community an opportunity to experience the energy, powerful harmonies and rich traditions of Cape Malay choral singing.
The George Male Choir and Angeliere Sing-koor performing together.
Coetzee said to make this dream a reality, the George Male Choir needs the support of the community.
“We are appealing to local businesses, organisations and individuals to become part of this exciting initiative through sponsorships, financial contributions, partnerships or practical assistance.”
He said an event of this magnitude involves significant costs, including travel, accommodation, venue arrangements and logistics.
“Such an event is about building bridges between communities, celebrating our cultural diversity and showing what can be achieved when people work together.”
Anyone wanting to partner or assist, may contact Coetzee on 076 491 5085 or [email protected].
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