Sunday Afternoon Concert - The Usual Suspects - Quartet

The Usual Suspects are Barbershop Harmony New Zealand’s 2023 Open and Men’s division Champions, and Pan Pacific Bronze medallists in the men’s division, hailing from Kirikiriroa Hamilton. Formed in 2020, the quartet’s mission is to share their passion for barbershop a-cappella singing with audiences in New Zealand, and ultimately the world.

Harley, Takiri, Richard and Nathan are highly entertaining performers, with an energetic style and repertoire that appeals to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The quartet is a culturally diverse group aged between early 20’s to late 50’s, and with occupations ranging librarian to truck driver. Contest audiences voted them the ‘most entertaining’ quartet, receiving the Iraia te Whaiti trophy back-to-back in 2022 and 2023, an unprecedented feat.

The world now beckons, as their 2023 victory and talent earns them an invitation to compete on the global stage – the World Championships in Cleveland, USA in July 2024. Please join us to witness the seamless harmony and brotherly synergy as these four musical virtuosos unite in song, creating an unforgettable experience where precision meets passion that transcends boundaries and resonates with the soul.