Only Boys Aloud Move a Nation with Their Powerful Audition | BGT 2012 💥🇬🇧
When 133 boys walked onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage in 2012, no one was quite sure what to expect.
But just moments into their performance, Only Boys Aloud, a Welsh choir with a mission, turned nervous silence into thunderous applause.
👦 Who Are Only Boys Aloud?
Hailing from Wales, this all-boys choir was created to inspire young people — especially from underprivileged backgrounds — through music and brotherhood. Ranging from teens to early 20s, many of the boys had never sung on a major stage before.
Their goal?
To show the world that Welsh choral music is not only relevant — it’s breathtaking.
🎤 The Song That Gave Everyone Goosebumps
They chose to perform the traditional Welsh hymn "Calon Lân" — a piece deeply rooted in Welsh culture, sung entirely in Welsh.
And the result?
🌊 A wave of harmony.
❤️ Pure emotion.
👏 And a standing ovation from the judges and audience.
💬 Judges' Reactions
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Simon Cowell: “That was one of the most honest, genuine, powerful performances I’ve ever heard from a choir.”
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Amanda Holden: “You’ve done Wales proud. Absolutely stunning.”
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David Walliams: “You came together with such pride — it was so moving.”
Even Alesha Dixon called the performance “goosebump-worthy”.
🌟 Why It Still Matters
Only Boys Aloud wasn’t just a choir — they were a movement. Their audition:
✔️ Showcased the beauty of Welsh culture
✔️ Proved that young boys can sing with passion and purpose
✔️ Earned over 30 million views online and inspired choirs around the world
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