Gareth Malone | |
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Born | London, England | 9 November 1975
Education | Bournemouth School University of East Anglia Royal Academy of Music |
Occupation(s) | Choirmaster and television presenter |
Known for | The Choir, The Big Performance |
Spouse | Becky Malone |
Children | 3 |
Awards | 2007: BAFTA Television Award – Best Feature (The Choir) 2009: BAFTA Television Award – Best Feature (The Choir: Boys Don't Sing) |
Website | www |
Gareth Edmund Malone OBE (born 9 November 1975[2][3]) is an English choirmaster and broadcaster, self-described as an "animateur, presenter and populariser of choral singing". He is best known for his television appearances in programmes such as The Choir, which focus on singing and introducing choral music to new participants.[3] Malone was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2012 Birthday Honours, for services to music.[4][5]