Quartets shine at the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers prelims!

Last weekend, the spotlight shone brightly on two of our extraordinary chorus quartets, ‘The Fourtuned Cookies’ and ‘A Tuneful of Sugar,’ as they took to the stage at the LABBS Quartet Prelims in Coventry.
With livestream coverage bringing the excitement right into our living rooms, we rallied behind our talented singers from the comfort of our sofas. A whopping 39 other quartets were in the mix, turning the event into a thrilling showcase of talent and fierce competition! Our very own chorus chair and LABBS chair, Jill Cook, navigated the day with remarkable poise, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
‘The Sugars’ faced their inaugural Prelim experience with an unexpected twist: a last-minute line-up change! Samantha Miles emerged and took on a lead role for their uptune and then swapped to tenor for their ballad. This meant that Maria Lapworth bravely took on the Lead voice for the uptune, right at the last minute. Hats off to these fearless performers for their determination and outstanding debut!
Meanwhile, ‘The Cookies’ returned for their second Prelims, showcasing their remarkable growth with a 5% increase in performance quality since their last outing in 2024. This impressive leap has secured them the exciting role of mic warmers at the semi-finals in Harrogate later this year! We couldn’t be more thrilled and can’t wait to cheer them on from the audience as they tackle the grand Harrogate stage!
We burst with pride for both quartets, who not only achieved remarkable feats but also waved the Spinnaker flag high. The event was a fantastic celebration of camaraderie, with numerous other quartets joining in the harmonious festivities.
As we gear up for the LABBS 50th anniversary convention in Harrogate, the anticipation is palpable! Mark your calendars for October—and watch the live stream to watch some amazing barbershop choruses and quartets that rehearse up and down the country. You don’t know what you’re missing!

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