The John Powell Singers has, since its formation in 1979, sung in concerts, broadcasts and religious services, on occasions with the Northern Chamber Orchestra and Manchester Camerata and twice at the Royal Northern College of Music. It has broadcast on BBC Radios 2, 3 and 4 and made its hundredth appearance on the Daily Service. Composers who have written for the choir include Colin Touchin, Michael Ball, Giles Swayne, Adrian Self and Martin Lessons.