On Friday 21 June, the Wayfarers Barbershop Chorus, in conjunction with The Rotary Club of Southport, held a charity concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the chorus’ formation. The concert venue was The Gild Hall in Formby and the nominated charity was Cancer Research UK. As per previous concerts held by Wayfarers Chorus, the event was a total sell […]
» Read moreThe BABS smartphone app is now available for iPhone and Android. You can get it from the relevant app store, either by searching for ‘SingBarbershop’ or by scanning the QR code in the image on this page.
» Read moreOn Tuesday, 2 April, The Wayfarers Chorus joined ‘Choral Pavilion’ for their end of term concert in the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Wayfarers opened the show, with a 20 minute set and a much demanded encore. Then Choral Pavilion took to the stage for the rest of the show. Choral Pavilion, part of the Simply Singing group, are a mixed […]
» Read moreBookings are now open for this year’s BABS convention, which is taking place in Bournemouth. Guest performers include The Real Group, a five-strong acapella vocal group from Sweden, who have performed worldwide including a FIFA World Cup opening ceremony and from the USA, the hugely respected and highly talented Crossroads, the 2009 International Quartet Champions. I know it is a […]
» Read moreAfter too long an absence, we reinstated our afterglow following last night’s practice. In addition to the normal group waiting for their train, several other members stayed after practice to just enjoy singing in 4 part close harmony. Having a limited number of tenors and baritones means we cannot guarantee we will always have 4 voice parts for the afterglow, […]
» Read moreSpringfield Court Nursing Home is a privately owned care home situated in the heart of rural Lancashire. The standard of care they offer to their residents has led to them being awarded an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The number of care homes in the UK which have been awarded this can be counted on the […]
» Read morePlans are well under way for a grand concert to be held in celebration of this major milestone in the chorus’ history. The Wayfarers have joined forces with Southport Rotary Club and, using the skills and talents of both, will produce a fun filled evening of song and music whilst at the same time adding to the coffers of local […]
» Read moreWayfarers Barbershop Chorus was formed in 1989 and, since the start, various members have collected photos and newspaper clippings. Unfortunately not all are suitable for scanning onto the website, but those that are will gradually be added to our archive. Where better to start than with our first year. If you are interested in joining the Wayfarers Chorus please get […]
» Read moreOn Tuesday, January 8, we will be visited by a guest from America. He sings with the Cape Cod Surftones in Massachusetts and is currently over visiting family in Ormskirk. I’m sure he will be given the Wayfarers Chorus normal friendly welcome. [supsystic-social-sharing id=’1′]
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