In years where there is no central Harmony College, education for our general membership is usually delivered via several regional hubs.
All days will start at 10:00am and finish at 4:00pm (doors open at 9.30am).
This arrangement was created by Linda for The Red Rosettes after the passing of their young and talented director Katy Phillips, in whose name, the Katy Phillips Young Barbershopper of the Year award is given each year.
Non-LABBS members: will be charged an enrolment fee of £10.
There will be a charge of £6 for music and tracks if you do not have them already*. This includes a £1 donation to the Katy Phillips Fund, as requested by the arranger. You can request the music on the booking form.
To keep it free/low cost, there will be no catering at these events. You will need to bring your own food and drink, though some venues will have facilities to make hot drinks (details to follow).
Book Your Place Now
Book your place by the deadline of Saturday 29th March
LABBS Education Days 2025
LABBS are running Regional Education Days this year, which will educate attendees through a song learnt beforehand. Each day will be run by a top Director and a team of LABBS Judges. There will be a focus on Performance, with input from the other categories, Musicality and Singing as well.When and where are the days taking place?
There are currently 4 days being organised around the country, on different dates. See the bottom of the page for more details, and choose the one which suits you best!All days will start at 10:00am and finish at 4:00pm (doors open at 9.30am).
What's the song we need to learn?
The song for all the days will be Linda Corcoran’s beautiful arrangement of “Songbird” (Fleetwood Mac), which has been chosen with the endorsement of Katy Phillip’s family.This arrangement was created by Linda for The Red Rosettes after the passing of their young and talented director Katy Phillips, in whose name, the Katy Phillips Young Barbershopper of the Year award is given each year.
Costs
LABBS members: All regional events are free to LABBS members.Non-LABBS members: will be charged an enrolment fee of £10.
There will be a charge of £6 for music and tracks if you do not have them already*. This includes a £1 donation to the Katy Phillips Fund, as requested by the arranger. You can request the music on the booking form.
To keep it free/low cost, there will be no catering at these events. You will need to bring your own food and drink, though some venues will have facilities to make hot drinks (details to follow).
*All attendees must have a paid-for copy of the music, whether previously purchased or obtained via LABBS for these events - it is against copyright law to share your copy with others.
Book Your Place Now
Book your place by the deadline of Saturday 29th March
Dates and Venues
Saturday 12 April
Sheffield – Director: Helen Lappert
Wesley Hall, Crookes, Sheffield. S10 1UD
(for those affected, it’s about 70 miles down the M1 to the venue for the LUX A Cappella show which starts at 7pm.)
Sunday 13 April
Cambridge – Director: Gaynor Schofield
Linton Village College Cambridge Rd, Linton, Cambridge CB21 4JB
Sunday 27 April
Exeter - Director: John Palmer
Broadclyst Victory Hall, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3EE
Saturday 17 May
Edinburgh - Director: Sally McLean
Wardie Parish Church 29 Primrose Bank Rd, Edinburgh EH5 3JE
Cambridge – Director: Gaynor Schofield
Linton Village College Cambridge Rd, Linton, Cambridge CB21 4JB
Sunday 27 April
Exeter - Director: John Palmer
Broadclyst Victory Hall, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3EE
Saturday 17 May
Edinburgh - Director: Sally McLean
Wardie Parish Church 29 Primrose Bank Rd, Edinburgh EH5 3JE
