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IT WAS once said of the Rolling Stones: “They wanted to be American. How British is that?” Something of the same could be said of Alt-J - at least in regards to their new album.

It’s all systems go for the Irish Association Barbershop Singers (IABS) convention in Castlebar this weekend, and music fans are in for a treat as most events are open to a public audience. A weekend of non-stop barbershop singing and fun is in store for Castlebar and you can expect top quality concerts, and no doubt many impromptu performances in venues throughout Castlebar.

Athlone A Cappella are still celebrating after winning gold at the annual Barbershop Harmony Convention which took place in Ennis recently.

The Galway Baytones have become a sort of an institution in the city and country, through their joyous performances in aid of many charities and events over the past few years.The male voice A cappella group was formed in 2008 and they are currently eleven in number.

Athlone now has a new ladies singing group in town, Athlone A Cappella.

As part of the Mayo International Choral Festival 2012, the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar is hosting two barbershop competitions on Saturday, May 26 from 11.00am. The competitions, which are open to the public, offer a really enjoyable introduction to the world of barbershop singing. The competitions will be for barbershop chorus starting at 11am and then for barbershop quartet at 11.45am. Admission is €5 and will cover entry to both competitions.

OPERA, REGGAE, sean nós, Barbershop, jazz, folk, trad, and hip hop will be performed and celebrated at the 2011 Spirit of Voice festival from Friday November 11 to Sunday 13.

Leading Irish and European Barbershop singers are coming to Galway this weekend to entertain the public and take part in the 23rd National Convention of Barbershop Singers.

The streets of Galway will be alive with the sound of barbershop singing on Saturday afternoon as the city prepares for the upcoming Annual Barbershop Convention.

Local barbershop group Sweet Auburn took home the silverware last weekend when they competed in the international barbershop convention, held in Sligo.