A Capella Radio Special: All The Kings Men & The Magnets by Adrian Bradley

By Adrian Bradley
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22nd Aug 2016
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Edinburgh Fringe

A capella is something of a phenomenon at the Edinburgh Fringe. Some groups start at colleges and universities and become fringe staples, while others have been performing for 30 years or more. Adrian Bradley speaks to members of The Magnets and All The Kings Men: with the rise of Glee and Pitch Perfect, a capella is cool - but is it cut throat?

The Magnets are performing Audiocity at Assembly George Square Gardens this Fringe. Full Edinburgh listing: http://www.broadwaybaby.com/shows/the-magnets-audiocity/714706

All the Kings Men are performing The 11 Tour at C scala this Fringe. Full Edinburgh listing: http://www.broadwaybaby.com/shows/all-the-kings-men-the-11-tour/715802

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