SABS Supports MABS

SABS Choruses on Stage Together for the Finale

The Spanish Associaton of Barbershop Singers (SABS) have been supporters of MABS since their inception in 2008. In 2009 they held their first-ever convention in Torrevieja and donated 700 € to MABS Murcia and Torrevieja branches. The next convention was held in Madrid, where local charities benefited and they came back to San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia in April 2011 for their third convention.

MABS President, Jacquelyne Phillips MBE and Bernard Phillips attended the Saturday 'En Armonía' show, which featured the gold medal chorus, Spangles, of whom Lyn Baines is an active member. "We were absolutely delighted to be there to witness Lyn and her chorus win the gold medal and become the 2011 Champion Barbershop Chorus of Spain" said Jacqui. "We are also extremely grateful to SABS for nominating our charity again for 2011."

Spangles - SABS 20-11 Chorus Champions

 SABS presented a cheque for 300 € to Lyn Baines, Director of MABS Murcia/Mar Menor. "Although I am on the SABS Board, I have no say in which charity will benefit if it comes to my area, so I am delighted that my colleagues have backed MABS once again" she commented. "Our 2012 convention will be in Benalmádena and I know that we have a branch in Marbella, so I am sure that they will be up for consideration again next year."