🎶 Sing2026 Bulletin - 5th May

Sing2026 - Frequently Asked Questions

Thanks to everybody who submitted questions during the last bulletin - it allows us to get an idea of where we need to provide more information (such as providing a full weekend schedule for one thing!)

All of the following questions have been answered on our FAQ Page

• Can you confirm the earliest time I can collect my lanyard?
• Who is appearing in the Saturday Night Show and what time does it start?
• Will there be Gluten Free options at the Event?

If you've any questions about Sing2026, please let us know in the form below, and we'll start to sharing the answers in the next bulletin

Ask a Question

T-shirts! Get your T-Shirts!

We're doing sing2026 T-shirts - but hurry, as they're only available for a limited time!

If you want a T-shirt, you'll need to order before the 9th of May

Head on over to our Merch section for more information

Merch

Sing 2026 -  Advertising 

Advertising

For the first time, we're able to offer advertising in three locations around Sing2026

• On the Livestream
• On advertising boards around the venue
• Inside the auditorium (during the breaks)

These options are available for anyone to advertise anything, but here's just some ideas

• You're a coach, and you want to make people more widely aware of your services
• You're a performing quartet, and you'd like to make people aware that you're available for shows
• You have a few members from your chorus performing in quartets, and you'd like to wish them good luck

We have more information about this on our website, which you can find here

Advertise at Sing2026

Club Spotlight

Have you got something exciting from your Club you want to share with the rest of the BABS Community? Have you got an upcoming show or event that you want to advertise? Then this is the space for you!

We'll be putting these features in each BABS Bulletin going forward, providing we get the content to fill it - and that's where you come in.

If you've got something you'd like to share please fill in the short form below.

Club Spotlight Form

Spots will be allocated based on the following criteria

• If the Club hasn't had a Spotlight spot previously
• If the content is time sensitive 
• If a specific date is requested (we will do our best to accommodate these, but can't guarantee it

Pitch In

We didn't receive any Pitch In requests this month

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If you're wanting to get a message out to other BABS Members (or anyone for that matter) wanting them to "Pitch In", then this is the place for you! You can submit an advert below for a number of things, including; 

• Finding people in your area who are interested in forming a quartet 
• Seeking a new Musical Director for your chorus 
• Getting help with some of your Chorus IT or Marketing 

If you have a request, please follow the link below to our website, where you'll find more information, see existing requests, and be able to submit your own.

Pitch In

The Usual Suspects

Join the Team

We need your skills and talents! We have a number of open volunteer roles which we are recruiting currently recruiting for including three Board level roles - Director of Digital & External Comms and Director of Event Operations, and Chair of BABS

These are important roles to help organise and run our organisation, and you'll be fully supported by the wider Board in both of them.  Please consider applying yourself for these roles or if you happen to know anyone who might be suitable, please point them in our direction. 

You can also contact any Board Member for an informal discussion, should you wish to get more information before a formal application.

More information on our open positions is available on the BABS website linked below. 

Join the Team

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Grants

The Grant Application Window is currently OPEN

BABS has a number of grants available to support clubs and singers.

• Recruitment
• Financial Hardship
• New club startup
• Regional events
• Support for education and international contests

More information, along with application forms, can be found below.

Grants

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BABS Official Podcast

Tune In is the official BABS podcast. Hosted by the BABS volunteer team, each episode dives into organisational updates, recaps recent events, answers listener questions, and features interviews with special guests. Whether you’re a seasoned barbershop enthusiast or a newcomer, Tune In has something for everyone!

Got questions or feedback for us? Drop them in the comments or email us at [email protected].

Listen here

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Dates for your diary

23rd-24th May - Sing2026 (Harrogate)

13th September - Autumn Member's Meeting (Online)

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Join the BABS WhatsApp Community!

The BABS WhatsApp Community is a great way to stay connected, share ideas, and engage with fellow members across the organisation. Whether you want to discuss barbershop, ask questions, or keep up with the latest BABS news, this is the place to be.

Joining is easy - just click the link below for instructions.

Join the BABS WhatsApp Community

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Is your club on our map?

Did you know that we have a Chorus Finder map on our website?

If your chorus isn't listed, or has out-of-date information, please let us know by emailing [email protected]

Chorus Finder

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BABS Council Members

Every Club has a number of Council Members who play an important role in the wider BABS decision making process. You can read more about their role, and find out who they are below.

BABS Council