THE
POLYPHONICS
We are a male harmony choir specialising in the barbershop style of choral singing. We are Ireland’s longest established barbershop chorus having being formed in 1980 and have been a member of the Irish Association of Barbershop Singers (I.A.B.S.) ever since it was inaugurated in 1988. The Polyphonics are the current Irish Male Barbershop Chorus Champions having won the crown for the 15th time in October 2015. We also won the 2012 National Light, Jazz and Popular Music Competition in the Cork International Choral Festival, our second time winning the competition.
We primarily provide entertainment for weddings and events and regularly perform in concerts and fundraisers for other choirs. In recent years we have performed at The Maritime Festival in Dublin and Sproai Festival Waterford. We have also performed in the Cork Opera House, the Everyman Palace Theatre Cork, The Helix in Dublin and Cork City Hall. We are regular performers at the Cork Culture Night, St Patrick’s Weekend Festival Cork and The Lord Mayor’s Picnic, Cork and have appeared on T.V. (RTE and TG4) and performed on Cork’s 96FM (local radio).
During the pandemic the Polyphonics continued rehearsals online, and made a recording of the barbershop standard, Heart of My Heart. On returning post lockdown the Polyphonics have appeared on Lyric fm with a recorded rendition of White Christmas, have won the male choral contest at the Cork Choral festival in 2023, and performed with the Markham and District brass band at Christchurch Cathedral in Waterford at successful charity concert. The Polyphonics were delighted to receive coaching at the IABS Spring Sing and we continue to fine tune our singing skills whilst introducing new members to the barbershop style.
The Polyphonics travelled in 2025 to Calella in Catalunya, receiving a great reception at the Canta Al Mar choral festival, performing for 37 other choirs from around the world at the opening gala. A wonderful time was had by all and we are eagerly planning our next trip!
The Polyphonics are currently under the musical direction of Patrick D'Alton.
We primarily provide entertainment for weddings and events and regularly perform in concerts and fundraisers for other choirs. In recent years we have performed at The Maritime Festival in Dublin and Sproai Festival Waterford. We have also performed in the Cork Opera House, the Everyman Palace Theatre Cork, The Helix in Dublin and Cork City Hall. We are regular performers at the Cork Culture Night, St Patrick’s Weekend Festival Cork and The Lord Mayor’s Picnic, Cork and have appeared on T.V. (RTE and TG4) and performed on Cork’s 96FM (local radio).
During the pandemic the Polyphonics continued rehearsals online, and made a recording of the barbershop standard, Heart of My Heart. On returning post lockdown the Polyphonics have appeared on Lyric fm with a recorded rendition of White Christmas, have won the male choral contest at the Cork Choral festival in 2023, and performed with the Markham and District brass band at Christchurch Cathedral in Waterford at successful charity concert. The Polyphonics were delighted to receive coaching at the IABS Spring Sing and we continue to fine tune our singing skills whilst introducing new members to the barbershop style.
The Polyphonics travelled in 2025 to Calella in Catalunya, receiving a great reception at the Canta Al Mar choral festival, performing for 37 other choirs from around the world at the opening gala. A wonderful time was had by all and we are eagerly planning our next trip!
The Polyphonics are currently under the musical direction of Patrick D'Alton.