Who Are MK Acapella?

MK Acapella 

Milton Keynes Acapella is the city’s premier all-male barbershop chorus, dedicated to sharing the joy of four-part harmony across Milton Keynes and beyond. Founded in 1986, we’ve been delighting audiences with spine-tingling harmonies and uplifting performances for nearly 40 years. From garden fetes and weddings to charity events and corporate functions, we bring our signature sound and energy to every occasion. Our repertoire spans timeless classics, sentimental favourites, and modern hits—reflecting the diversity of our members and audiences alike.

Harmony for Everyone

Our members come from all walks of life—teachers, engineers, students, retirees, and more. Whether you’re an experienced performer or new to group singing, you’ll find a warm welcome and plenty of support at MK Acapella. What unites us is a shared passion for music and the camaraderie that comes from singing together.

The Barbershop Experience

Barbershop is a unique a cappella style, relying solely on the human voice—no instruments, just pure harmony. Our chorus features four voice parts:

• Bass: The foundation, providing deep, resonant notes
• Baritone: The bridge, filling in the rich harmonies
• Lead: The melody, carrying the tune
• Tenor: The sparkle, adding soaring high notes

While we love the full chorus sound, you’ll also find us forming quartets—just four singers, one on each part—for an even more intimate a cappella experience.

Community, Camaraderie, and Competition

We’re proud members of the British Association of Barbershop Singers (BABS) and regularly compete at their annual convention, sharing the stage with talented choruses from across the UK. We also enjoy supporting and competing in the Milton Keynes Festival of the Arts each year.

Our Monday night rehearsals are the heart of our group—full of laughter, learning, and, of course, singing! Many of our members joined after taking part in our popular “Love to Sing” courses, where they discovered the basics of four-part harmony and a love for singing together.

For more information—whether you’d like to hire us or join us—visit www.mkacapella.com or check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/mkacapellachorus.