Music plays an essential part of Christmas for many. Whether you attend a local carol service, or a Christmas concert, song and rhythm bring out the festive magic. However, imagine no instruments, backing tracks or accompaniment and instead using your voice to create the perfect harmony. What started as a four-piece barbershop chorus based in Athlone has turned into an all-female five-time national champion winning a cappella group with over 40 members. Athlone A Cappella was set up in 2012 by David Farmer from England, who was heavily involved in barbershop all his life.