About Us

Bristol A Cappella is a high-quality mixed chorus that sings contemporary songs from a range of genres in the barbershop style. We don't have beatboxing or soloists, but we aim to create a wall of sound by singing in four to eight-part harmony. We’re always looking to improve our performances and have a good time along the way. We love to entertain at gigs and competitions and always welcome new auditionees.

We have a long-term vision with shorter-term goals to get us there, following the rules of our constitution. Our mantra is:

• 28th May: BABS convention - first weekly-rehearsing chorus¹⁾ to win mixed contest, scoring 76.7%

• August: First rehearsal back inside at Victoria Methodist Church
• June: Restarted rehearsals in the open air at Clifton Downs

• December: Charity video, Songs from The Muppet Christmas Carol
• March: Rehearsals suspended due to COVID-19
• February: Bristol Music Festival, choirs category

• May: BABS convention, scoring 69.8%

• 6th October: IABS international silver medallist chorus, scoring 75.2%

• 22nd July: Collaboration with Great Western Chorus at the Redgrave Theatre
• 29th May: BABS convention, scoring 70.2%

• 10th December: First major self-hosted concert
• 30th May: BABS convention - first ever British mixed chorus to compete, scoring 64%
• 12th March: First contest - Mid-Somerset Festival

• July: First coaching evening with Liz Garnett
• January: Rehearsals moved to Victoria Methodist Church

• February: First public performance (sharing a concert with TUBBS A Cappella)

• 1st October: Official founding date, rehearsing at St. Paul's, Clifton
• Spring: Trial rehearsals

We have a visual identity page for logos, colours, and guidelines for the use of our branding.

As well as a code of conduct for our staff and volunteers, we operate under several policies that apply to the whole organisation including members:

• Equality policy
• Safeguarding policy
• Data protection policy