Rising Star Quartet Contest
Congratulations to the 2025 Champion, 942 Quartet!
Rising Star Quartet Contest
Congratulations to 2025 Rising Star Champion, 942 Quartet!
Livestream Refunds (Updated August 7)
As many of you know, we had technical difficulties with both Diamond Division and Rising Star Quartet Contest livestreams this year. We apologize for the disappointment and deeply appreciate the grace you have given us as we navigate refunds. Sweet Adelines International contracts the livestream through a provider, and the provider also handles the refunds. We are aware of the issues people are having regarding timing and the amount of refunds. The livestream provider is working on refunds for the following:
- Those who purchased a combo access for Rising Star and Diamond Division will be refunded $15 USD for Diamond Division.
- Those who purchased ONLY Diamond Division will be refunded $15 USD.
- Those who purchased ONLY Rising Star will not be refunded because the contest was livestreamed, and the playback is working.
- If you received a partial refund by mistake (less than the full $15), our livestream provider is aware and actively working to issue the remaining balance.
- You do not need to send an email to receive the refund. The refund will be sent automatically. The livestream provider is working on sending accurate refunds as soon as possible.
Thank you again for your patience.
It's the place to meet your besties and find out what it's like to perform for an audience of Sweet Adelines. Many Sweet Adelines quartets and Queens, like The Ladies and LoveNotes, began their lifelong journey here.
• The Rising Star Quartet Contest is for female quartets whose members are age 25 and under. You do not need to have previous participation in a Sweet Adelines contest to compete in Rising Star. See the Rules and Regulations and Performance Level Guidelines for complete details.
• Follow the Rising Star Facebook page to swap stories, share your journey, and connect with fellow quartets on the rise!
Guiding Voices: Meet the Judges of the Rising Star Quartet Contest
The Rising Star Quartet Contest is adjudicated by a world-class panel of Sweet Adelines International Competition Judges. Every competing quartet will receive thoughtful, detailed feedback designed to inspire growth and elevate their artistry.
Congratulations to Radiant, 2024 Rising Star Champion Quartet!
Tenor: Abbie Owens, Lead: Hannah Paschal, Baritone: Emma Paschal, Bass: Katie Vincent
Sweet Adelines Affiliation: Chapter-at-Large Region #9 and Toast of Tampa Show Chorus
Contest Results
First Place: Radiant
Second Place: Knock Knock!
Third Place: Counterpoint
Fourth Place: Sunshine Sisters
Fifth Place: Perpetual Sound
Stars to Watch Award: Interstellar
Congratulations to Cosmic, 2023 Rising Star Champion Quartet!
Tenor: Cheyenne Gonzalez
Lead: Holli Houtz
Baritone: Catrina Tulowiecki
Bass: Madison Padgett
Sweet Adelines Affiliation: Region 2 Border Lakes, 4 Harmony Heartland, and 10 Great Gulf Coast
The Rising Star Quartet Contest is open to women ages 25 and younger. Singers do not need to be members of Sweet Adelines International to compete. Some great quartets got their competitive start in the Rising Star Quartet Contest. Rising Star champion quartets LoveNotes (2005, as UnderAge), ClassRing (2014) and The Ladies (2016) went on to become Sweet Adelines International champion quartets (2014, 2019, and 2023, respectively). Hot Pursuit (2018) went on to become Harmony, Inc. 2019 Quartet Champions. But Rising Star isn’t only about winning. It’s about the joy of singing barbershop with other young singers, the thrill of performing on stage, and most of all, the friendships and memories.
Recognizing the Legacy of Connie Noble
Connie was a devoted Sweet Adeline for 50 years. She served as a coach, mentor, leader, and director, and to date remains the only individual to have the distinction of singing in four International Champion Quartets — 4th Edition (1972), High Society (1976), Savvy (1988), and Fanatix (2002). The family and friends of Connie Noble graciously donated the funds for the first, second, and third place awards of the Rising Star Quartet Contest.
For questions about the Rising Star Quartet Contest, contact competition@sweetadelines.com.
