About Us.
We believe there’s nothing quite like the joy of singing in harmony
On a crisp August morning in 2015, a small group of friends gathered in a beer garden and founded a chorus — with the dream of sharing the music they loved with the world.
A decade on and now fifty strong, Meantime Chorus continues its mission to share the joy of a cappella and barbershop music with our audiences. We’ve performed for people all over the country, including in Brighton, Harrogate, Manchester and our home in London. By pushing our musical boundaries, we’ve won national competitions and established ourselves as a prominent chorus in the vocal ensemble scene.
Although we’ve grown a lot, some things have stayed the same — after every rehearsal, we’re still gathering in a beer garden, having a laugh, and sharing our love of singing.
Musical Director
Simon Arnott
Simon is a Conductor, Composer and Music Educator from South London. As one of the founders, he has led the musical direction of the chorus since 2015.
An accomplished composer and arranger, Simon has arranged many pieces in Meantime’s repertoire, including the award-winning Trip a Little Light Fantastic. He also lends his expertise to ensembles around the world with custom arrangements.
Outside Meantime, Simon performs with the quartet Trailblazers (National Quartet Champions 2022) and directs London City Singers.
Find out more about Simon and his work at simonarnott.co.uk.
Our People.
Chorus Chair
Oli Goodall
Oli Goodall is a singer and educator based in Watford, UK. He actively contributes to the organisation of barbershop music within the UK and received recognition as the recipient of the Young Barbershopper of the Year award in 2021.
As an accomplished performer, Oli sings with the quartet Hot Ticket (National Mixed Quartet Champions 2023). Find out more about Oli and his work at https://www.ogvocalstudio.co.uk.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Director
Michael Potts
Gigs Director
Michael Du
Performance Director
Michael Pratt
Lead Section Leader
Rob Ashcroft
Tenor Section Leader
Arran Bayliss-Chalmers
Baritone Section Leader
Dave Foot
Admin Director
Gareth Pinney
Vice-Chair
Dominic Lagrue
Events Director
Julian Nicholl
Finance Director
Alistair Lamyman
Music Team Liaison Director
Duncan Campbell
Board Member At Large
Rory Higgins
Deputy Musical Director
James Whittick
Vocal Pedagogy Director
Alex Sanctuary
Bass Section Leaders
Greg White, Sean Egan
Our Rehearsals.
Each rehearsal at Meantime is thoughtfully crafted to ensure that every member gets the most out of their experience.
The rehearsal is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of our musical journey. We start with vocal pedagogy, where members learn various theories and exercises to develop a sense of freedom and authenticity in their voice. Next, we move on to repertoire work, where we learn new songs and polish our existing repertoire. Finally, we have the storytelling section, where we explore the narrative behind our songs and bring them to life by connecting with our music on a personal level.
We rehearse every Thursday evening at Pimlico, London. Visitors are always welcome — whether you’d like to join us, collaborate, or book a barbershop quartet for your event. To find out more, contact us at the link below.
