The Spooky Men’s Chorale is a magnificent, many-headed beast which has single-handedly turned the world of men’s singing upside down. Bypassing well trodden avenues, they carve out new territories of mighty man sounds, exquisite tenderness, and charming stupidity to both celebrate masculinity and mock it.
Formed in New South Wales in 2001, the Spooks have become rock-solid festival and theatre favourites in Australia, UK and Europe, with seven albums and 900 gigs under their belts. No subject is too trivial or weighty for their attention, and such ability to find new musical rooms to explore contributes greatly to their astonishing fan loyalty.
The show evokes musical worlds far beyond that suggested by their unassuming, casually hatted, black-clad appearance. They are just a bunch of blokes, but where they take you will blow your mind.
Winner – Australian Folk Music Awards – People’s Choice Award 2023
“Book them without hesitation, and thank me later — watching this mad, wonderful dream turn 10,000 strangers into permanent fans, with their lives enriched, is one of the best things any promoter can do.” Simon Nicol, Fairport’s Cropredy Convention co-director, 2024
“Don’t miss an opportunity to see them” Daily Telegraph
“Once seen they are never forgotten! Beautiful singing; very sharp and witty lyrics.” BBC Radio 2
“It takes a rare skill to be very silly, thoughtful, and sing in perfect harmony, but the Spooky Men’s Chorale manage to achieve just that.” The Guardian
“Sheer musical excellence – like the ghosts of choristers long gone” Sydney Morning Herald