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Bangor Cathedral Fires Music Director After Controversial Choir Performance

12/6/2025

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Bangor Cathedral dismissed Joe Cooper, the music director at Bangor Cathedral, after a choir sang an "inappropriate" song during a service.
The dismissal followed a protest against potential layoffs affecting two-thirds of the cathedral's workforce.
Cathedral authorities stated the decision came after a "thorough" disciplinary process preceding the dismissal.
Joe Cooper said he was disappointed by the sacking.
He claimed his actions helped raise funds to mitigate job losses.

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Bangor Cathedral dismissed Joe Cooper, the music director at Bangor Cathedral, after a choir sang an "inappropriate" song during a service.
The dismissal followed a protest against potential layoffs affecting two-thirds of the cathedral's workforce.
Cathedral authorities stated the decision came after a "thorough" disciplinary process preceding the dismissal.
Joe Cooper said he was disappointed by the sacking.
He claimed his actions helped raise funds to mitigate job losses.