The Bristol Mix was formed over 6 years ago by the 6 barbershop choruses that exist in Bristol. It provides a further outlet for great singers to express themselves not just in barbershop singing but in a wide range of a capella styles. We are also a mixed voiced chorus meaning we have access to some great songs which can't always be sung by a single gender chorus. We are blessed with having an excellent talent pool of singers in the Bristol area and this chorus demonstrates a great model for furthering collaboration across the whole spectrum of barbershop and choral singing, bringing us all closer together. We regaularly hold shows with other choruses around Bristol - The Big Bristol Barbershop Bonanza show featuring all 7 Bristol barbershop choruses in November 2022 is testament to this collaboration.
Obviously when you set up a chorus like the Bristol Mix there could be challenges when you try to squeeze singers from a variety of other choruses (or singers who don't sing in another chorus) into one big chorus - like mixing 6 colours and hoping that you get a beautiful rainbow and not a slushy brown mess. Our colourful members are amazing. We are so proud of what every single person in this chorus has achieved, bringing the best from their own singing passion, being prepared to learn more under the wonderful direction of Linda.
But we now go further; we’re spreading the singing message because we now have singers in the chorus who don't sing regularly in other choirs (other genres). That's great.
We became UK Mixed Chrous Barbershop Champions at the British Association of Barbershop Singers (BABS) convention in May 2022.
We are therefore extremely proud of what this chorus is all about - collaboration, enhancement, success and spreading the word.
We pride ourselves on having fun in an inclusive environment. Please do come and be part of TBM's history.
