BABS Quartet Champions
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A list of all British National Quartet Champions since their first contest in 1974.
Winners are invited to compete in the BHS International Quartet Contest.
Champions by year
| Year | Quartet | Chapter(s) | Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Ringleaders | Paul Wren, Bob Walker, Ron Avis, Bill Little | |
| 1975 | The Five Bridge Four | Ron Hope, Bill Gilles, Jack Dutton, Keith Murray | |
| 1976 | The Barrytones | Barry Nowell, Nick Carter, Colin Carter, Bob Watkin | |
| 1977 | The Fortunaires | Brian Shorrocks, Bob Walker, Colin Barnaby, George Parish | |
| 1978 | The Newtown Ringers | Bill Hilton, Don Amos, Mike Watts, Bob Witherington | |
| 1979 | NO COMPETITION | ||
| 1980 | Par Four | Phil Bricknell, John Batty, Steve Hall, Tom Percy | |
| 1981 | Regency Pride | Allan Henderson, Keith Pover, Derek Barton, Graham Smith | |
| 1982 | Limited Company | Clive Landey, Howard Myers, Steve Hall, Stuart Wineberg | |
| 1983 | Mancunian Way | Graham Frost, Bob Thompson, John Batty, John Kelly | |
| 1984 | On Spec | Steve Hall, Keith Northrop, Richard Baker, Tom Percy | |
| 1985 | Gilt Edge | Jack Bird, Graham Willcocks, Roger Williams, Ian Wiseman | |
| 1986 | Junction 33 | Phil Bricknell, Clive Hill, Colin Maskrey, Steve Holden | |
| 1987 | Times Square | Vaughan Dooley, Tony Barnes, Richard Curtis, Geoff Packwood | |
| 1988 | High Time | Steve Hall, Keith Northrop, Laurie Whittle, Roy Dawson | |
| 1989 | Quartz Precision | Derek Barton, Brian Schofield, Andy Clarke, Graham Smith | |
| 1990 | Curtain Call | Rod Butcher, Bernie Cureton, Dale Kynaston, John Riseborough | |
| 1991 | Talk of the Town | David Tanner, Keith Northrop, John Ward, Roy Dawson | |
| 1992 | Quattro | Dave Arran, Dave Brown, Tim Braham, Martin Ford | |
| 1993 | Island Engagement | Alan Hartley, Alan Sloper, Jon Conway, Stuart Sides | |
| 1994 | Sound Assembly | Rod Butcher, Bernie Cureton, Martin Flory, Martin Ford | |
| 1995 | Smilin' Thru' | Russ Beedon, Dave Brown, Paul Grier, Steve Holden | |
| 1996 | Hooked on Harmony | Derek Barton, Brian Schofield, Andy Curd, Gerry Burgrum | |
| 1997 | Cambridge Blues | Ian James, Bob Croft, John Palmer, David Farmer | |
| 1998 | Chordial Exchange | Chris Barnes, Dave Roberts, Tom Riley, Tom Percy | |
| 1999 | Shockwave | Tony Bylett, Dave Brown, Paul Grier, Graham Davies | |
| 2000 | The Likely Lads | Duncan Whinyates, Lee Sperry, Tim Braham, Rob Barber | |
| 2001 | MATRIX | Tony Bylett, Michael Potts, Neil Firth, Martin Ford | |
| 2002 | The Light Industrial Choral Society | Geoff Unwin, Brian Schofield, Andy Clarke, Graham Davies | |
| 2003 | Sound Crew | Andy Foster, Dale Kynaston, Tom Wilkin, Andy Funnell | |
| 2004 | Prime Time | Steve Green, Stuart Sides, Jon Conway, Stuart Owen | |
| 2005 | The Works | Mike Warner, Brian Schofield, John Palmer, Martin Ford | |
| 2006 | Pitch Invasion | Rod Butcher, Dale Kynaston, Timm Barkworth, Andy Funnell | |
| 2007 | Q.E.D. | Dick Knight, Keith Rees, Peter Nugent, Andrew Walker | |
| 2008 | Monkey Magic | Bolton | Alan Hughes, Zac Booles, Joe Knight, Duncan Blackeby |
| 2009 | Evolution | Cambridge | Tony Bylett, Michael Potts, Timm Barkworth, Stuart Owen |
| 2010 | Steel | Bristol | Andy Foster, Keith Rees, Pete Nugent, Andy Funnell |
Medalists
- 2nd, 2009: Steel
- 3rd, 2009: Celebration
