They performed for the Queen at two Royal Variety Performances and at the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony after making male voice choirs mainstream. And now Only Men Aloud are bringing their diehard fans, The OMAniacs, just what they’ve been crying out for, a 25th anniversary tour. This four date Wales tour in September and October is not so much of a comeback stint, they last performed an intimate five date show last Christmas but, says Craig Yates, an OMA original and now Creative Director of the Aloud Charity, “This is a celebration tour. We’ve had a wonderful time with OMA, which has really evolved over the last 25 years.” OMA’s first performance was for BBC Songs of Praise at St David’s Cathedral in 2000, although it was 2008 BBC One’s Last Choir Standing which catapulted them into living rooms across the country. Craig said, “It’s been amazing and we are thankful that people still really enjoy listening to and seeing us. It’s lovely to be back.” £1 of every ticket sale goes directly to supporting youth arts projects across Wales.