The Oxford Gargoyles, Oxford’s only jazz vocal ensemble, were founded in 1998, the lovechild of a passion for jazz and an excuse to cover up the potentially-antisocial habit of breaking into song at the smallest encouragement! The group quickly gathered momentum: their first concerts were soon followed by recording dates, busking sessions, arts festival appearances and performances at Oxford college balls. It wasn't long before The Gargoyles had achieved a reputation for their exciting, innovative and, of course, black-tied performing style. The Oxford Gargoyles are made up of ten to fourteen students in Oxford. With a rich 25-year history, and over one hundred alumni, the group welcomes new talent each year, holding auditions each fall. The Gargoyles perform regularly in the UK, tour internationally, and put on a permanent two-week show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.