Tune In

This month we're joined by 2025 BABS Male Quartet Champions, The 1234!In this interview episode they reflect on their journey so far, what they have coming up, and where exactly their name came from.We would love to hear your suggestions for other podcast guests. You can email ideas (any any other questions or comments) to [email protected]

We are excited to share the first of our interview episodes — this time with the wonderful Tim Briggs!Tim is a prolific quartet singer, having graced the stage as part of many award-winning groups including The Emerald Guard and The Sharrow Vale Blues.Tim also spent a decade on the leadership team for Hallmark of Harmony, and helped launch and deliver the chorus's Project Horizon initiative, the impact of which we are still seeing, 15 years after it was first envisioned.

We are back! Let's call this Season 2, shall we? It's a bit of a reboot, a return, a reincarnation.But fundamentally, it's still Peter Bryant asking Alistair Lamyman about what's going on in BABS. This time, we're covering an excellent Directors' Academy with Sean Devine, and looking ahead to a revamped Sing2026.Because this is a reboot, we are taking the opportunity to explore some new formats. We would love to interview interesting figures from across the British barbershop community, so if you know someone awesome, let us know about them so we can share their story!As always, you can share questions, comments, and suggestions by emailing [email protected], or visit singbarbershop.com/podcast

In this episode, Peter is joined by BABS Director of Administration, Alistair Lamyman, to recap the recent BHS International and share some updates from BABS.

In this episode of the Tune In podcast, hosts Peter Bryant and Simon Lubkowski discuss the recent European Barbershop Convention and the BABS Convention held in Bournemouth.

In this episode of Tune In, Peter Bryant and Alistair Lamyman discuss the latest happenings in the British Association of Barbershop Singers (BABS). They delve into the upcoming Harmony College 2025, featuring guest educator Jordan Travis, and the exciting new structure of the event. The conversation also covers the Holland Harmony convention, recent BHS International prelims results, and highlights from the BABS AGM, including financial updates and future plans for the organisation.

In this episode of Tune In, Peter Bryant and Jaspa Stritt discuss the importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) within the British Association of Barbershop Singers (BABS).

In the first-ever episode of Tune In, host Peter Bryant is joined by guest co-host Calvin Laverick, BABS Director of Membership and Engagement. Together, they dive into an overview of the new membership consultation process and its focus on the future of BABS conventions, insights into the value and impact of the annual Directors Academy, and look ahead at the 2025 Year of Harmony campaign and its vision for outreach and collaboration.Learn more about the Year of Harmony and how you can get involved at singbarbershop.com/yearofharmony.Peter and Calvin also discuss the importance of innovation in barbershop, balancing tradition with change, and how members can get involved in shaping the future of BABS.Visit singbarbershop.com/podcast to explore more episodes and resources.Email your questions and feedback to [email protected] to Tune In on your favourite podcast platform, watch on YouTube, or listen on the BABS website.

Tune In is the brand-new podcast from the British Association of Barbershop Singers! Every month, we’ll dive into what’s happening across BABS, from big announcements and event highlights to exclusive behind-the-scenes insights. We’ll answer your questions, share the latest news, and chat with some fascinating guests along the way. Whether you’ve been singing barbershop for years or are just discovering what it’s all about, Tune In is your backstage pass to everything BABS. The first episode is coming this January, so subscribe now on your favourite podcast platform, watch on YouTube, or listen on the BABS website.