Many congratulations to former Head Chorister, Robbie Armstrong, Musical Director of a cappella group The Bristol Suspensions, who have been crowned UK champions of collegiate a cappella singing, and now go on to the world finals of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), in only their seventh year of existence.
The Bristol Suspensions are a 17-strong mixed a cappella group from the University of Bristol. The group also includes former chorister, Francesca Corr. The winning song was conceived under Robbie’s direction and leadership, and the group were also given a special award for the Outstanding Arrangement of their musical score.
The Bristol Suspensions haven’t been able to rehearse in-person this year due to covid, but have been working hard making music virtually. They plan on creating a professional full-length album this summer and are fundraising to do so with a number of online activities and events.
Robbie said: “We’re really happy to have won the UK competition this year, and feel we have done Wells proud!”
A video of their winning song performance can be viewed below: