Rising Star Quartet Contest
Join us on Saturday, August 2, in Tulsa!
Rising Star Quartet Contest
Rising Star is all love and all fun.
See who will shine in 2025... View the Contest Order of Appearance!
Contest Venue and Tickets, Livestream Access, and The Jurassic Chords Quartet Retreat: Powered by Clever Girl!
The Rising Star Quartet Contest will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, at the Hyatt Regency Downtown hotel in Tulsa.
In-Person Tickets: Purchase Now!
In-person tickets are $15, or $25 total for Rising Star and Diamond Division with a combo ticket. Purchase in-person tickets online until July 19. After July 19, in-person tickets may only be purchased onsite via credit card. In-person tickets and access to the livestream are sold separately. All prices are listed in USD.
Livestream Access: Purchase Now!
On-demand access to the livestream is $15 per contest, or $25 for combo access to Rising Star and Diamond Division. You'll have 30 days of on-demand access to watch the contests after the event date. Livestream access is per device and can be purchased online only. You’ll be prompted to create an account using your email and a password—be sure to save your login details! A purchase receipt will be sent to the email address used when creating your account. Access the livestream (and replay) through your account.
• The livestream will only play on one device per account. Logging in on multiple devices and trying to stream may result in an error.
• You can pause, rewind, and fast forward during the livestream.
• Only create one account—this will store your access to the livestream and replay. If a second account is created, a new purchase will be required.
• Refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• For login issues, password resets, or general support, visit www.dacast.inplayer.com
• For additional assistance, email: helpdesk@inplayer.com
Before you purchase tickets, take note: This year's contest is part of a two-day barbershop adventure... The Jurassic Chords Quartet Retreat: Powered by Clever Girl
Retreat registration is open through July 25 and includes access to attend Rising Star and Diamond Division.
Friday, August 1: Cheer on competitors during the Diamond Division Quartet Contest
Saturday, August 2: Participate in barbershop education classes led by the reigning Queens of Harmony, Clever Girl Quartet. Then Rising Stars take the stage!
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.
