Musical Director

Zac Booles

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Musical Director – Zac Booles

Zac found barbershop at the age of sixteen with the Grand Central Chorus. Learning from barbershop stalwarts like Rob Barber and John Grant, he went on to direct Grand Central for 10 years, stepping down in 2020. During his time with Grand Central, Zac led them to multiple bronze and silver medals, whilst also winning a bronze quartet medal with “This Way Up” (2007) and two British Male Quartet golds with “Monkey Magic” (2008) and “The Locksmiths” (2018).

Zac has also had the pleasure of coaching and arranging music for many a-capella groups all over the UK.

Zac and his wife, Claire, took over the musical leadership of Ignite UK in 2020.

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Ignite UK has a Management Board and active Music Team to support its members and director.