The Sons of Pitches

The Sons of Pitches are a British vocal group who specialize in a cappella and beatbox.[1] They won the BBC 2 television series, The Naked Choir, in 2015.[2]

Formed in 2013 when they were all studying at the University of Birmingham, the group is composed of five members, Joseph Novelli, Joseph Hinds, Joseph Belham, Joshua Mallett and Midé Adenaike. The three Joes are known amongst the group as Novs, Bells and Hinds.[3]

The group had their cover of Skrillex’s Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites selected for Sing 12, the Contemporary A Cappella Society Association’s compilation CD.

Following their success on The Naked Choir, in 2016 they embarked on a 26-date tour of the UK.[4] They toured the UK with a new stage show in 2017, celebrating the world of television.[5] They have performed in the USA and Asia as well as at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Final in New York, the Hong Kong International A Cappella Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

References
  1. "Sons of Pitches 'overwhelmed' since win". BBC News. 29 October 2015.
  2. Crump, Eryl (14 January 2016). "Rhyl gig for the Sons of Pitches". Daily Post. North Wales. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  3. Laws, Roz (21 October 2015). "Watch The Naked Choir's Sons of Pitches sing MmmBop in 10 different ways". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  4. Laws, Roz (17 February 2016). "The Sons of Pitches a cappella group embark on a UK tour and release their first single". Birmingham Mail.
  5. Dewhurst, Tony (25 May 2017). "Naked Choir winners Sons of Pitches launch UK tour at Clitheroe Grand". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
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