Harmony UK Podcast

During the Coronavirus Pandemic the Collective Virtual Choir became a lifeline for thousands of people around the world seeking to sing with others while confined at home. As well as producing a wealth of choral videos, the Collective offered companionship, inspiration and countless opportunities for joint rehearsal and coaching. In August 2022 more than 100 members met in person for the first time in Leicester, for a weekend of song led by the choir's founder, UK Barbershopper Simon Lubkowski. It's a continuing story, as we hear in this special edition.

The proposal to merge LABBS and BABS, the two largest of the three British-based barbershop organisations, would be the biggest change to the hobby since 1976 . Natalie Feddon and Alan Hughes, chairs of the two groups talk about the proposed merger and what it might mean.

A celebration of Barbershop Harmony and the first convention since the pandemic for Sweet Adelines Region 31. Hear from a range of participants including Fortuity Quartet, chorus champions Forth Valley and the surprise winners of the quartet contest, Muddy Stilettos

In this edition we travel to Helsingborg for the European Barbershop Convention with BABS mixed chorus EQ Rendezvous and their co-founders Delyth and Dick Knight. This is the story of their week amid talented friends from across The Continent.

More from BABS in Harrogate, their first convention in three years - with new men's quartet champions Limelight, Sound Hypothesis, Crown Derby, and international seniors champions One Foot In The Stave.

All the excitement of a return to singing at the first BABS Convention since the Pandemic. Hear from International guests Forefront, BABS Youth Quartet champs Hot Ticket, and choruses Meantime, MaleVox. Cottontown and Lux A Cappella. (First of 2 parts)

With music and chat live from Harrogate and BABS Sing22 Convention.

Including BABS seniors quartet champions Crown Derby, Lux A Cappella Chorus, Members of Cottontown Chorus and Sound Hypothesis along with Tagline Lead James Gower-Smith.

Saturday at BABS 2022 Convention in Harrogate with live songs and chat from ForeFront and Hot Ticket, along with reaction to the results of the 2022 Male Chorus Contest

The first full-length in-person British Barbershop convention since 2019. Hear songs and words from International Seniors champions One Foot In The Stave and much more from excited participants from across the UK

Tagline Quartet are celebrating ten years of worldwide international success. The quartet talk about their time together, their decision to take a step back from performance for a while, and their own favourite songs.