Barnsley Youth Choir

BYC is an award-winning organisation that was established in 2009 by Mat Wright MBE and Keith Norton. It is a registered charity run by volunteers that seeks to provide outstanding opportunities for young people who live in Barnsley, and has developed a reputation for excellence. The choir is currently the highest ranked choir from Great Britain in the Interkultur World Rankings. BYC is highly inclusive and the choir’s 10 sections consist of around 700 singers aged 0-24 years old.

BYC prides itself on providing exceptional experiences for young people and engenders a sense of aspiration. The choir remains steadfastly ambitious; its mission is to provide as many children as possible with extraordinary experiences and ensure that no child is left behind. It seeks to inspire and change lives through music and provide life-changing opportunities for those involved.