Vocal FX

Vocal FX is a young person's barbershop a capella group, based in Wellington, New Zealand. It was formed in 2003. Their style ranges from barbershop to upbeat early pop. Charlotte Murray is the musical director.
Notable achievements
2018 - 9th place chorus - 2018 BHS International Convention
2017 - Pan Pacific chorus champions - 2017 Pan Pacific Convention (SYDNEY)
2016 - 6th place chorus - 2016 BHS International Convention
2011 - 7th place chorus - 2011 BHS International Convention
2010 - New Zealand Barbershop chorus champions
2009 - New Zealand Barberhop chorus champions
2009 - 10th place chorus - 2009 BHS International Convention
2007 - New Zealand Barbershop chorus champions
2007 - New Zealand Barbershop Small Chorus champions
2006 - New Zealand Barbershop chorus champions
2005 - New Zealand Barbershop third place chorus
Vocal FX has competed in national and international competitions.
The chorus was evaluated for the first time in Christchurch in 2004, performing "Royal Garden Blues" and "My Wonderful One".
Vocal FX competed for the first time at Napier in 2005, singing "My Wonderful One" and "Royal Garden Blues". The chorus placed third.
In 2006 with just over 20 members, the chorus competed with the songs "When My Sugar Walks Down The Street" and "Come Fly With Me" at the national convention, placing first.
Vocal FX traveled to the international convention in Denver, Colorado in 2007. The chorus had grown to 29 members and was awarded eleventh place at the international convention.
The chorus returned to the stage in Dunedin at the 2007 National NZABS convention, and retained their first place status in New Zealand.
In 2008 the NZABS did not hold a national convention.
Vocal FX competed in the 2009 international BHS convention held in Anaheim, Los Angeles, placing tenth.
At the 2009 National Convention held in their hometown of Wellington city, Vocal FX won the gold and retained their title as a National champion chorus.
In 2011 Vocal FX competed at the international BHS convention in Kansas City, Missouri, placing seventh, matching the highest placement for a non-BHS chorus.
Les Nation
In 1989 Les Nation organised and founded the first New Zealand youth quartet competition. He founded the Young Singers In Harmony , aimed at promoting and expanding youth barbershop in New Zealand. In late 2003, he co founded the youth chorus Vocal FX.

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