When you start out retro, you don’t expect to become true originals - but that’s the position Marcella Puppini, Kate Mullins and Emma Smith are delighted to find themselves in.

In the ten years since they began, it’s extraordinary how many others have followed their trailblazing lead, whether it’s the gorgeous close harmony singing style, the swing-style re-workings of modern pop songs, or their impeccable retro-futuristic fashion sense.

With four albums under their waist-cinching belts and a fifth one under way, the Puppini Sisters are now regarded as the world’s leading close-harmony group, and count Prince Charles, The Manhattan Transfer and Michael Bublé amongst their fans.

The Puppini Sisters television appearances include The Graham Norton Show, Strictly Come Dancing, Loose Women, This Morning, Big Brother’s Little Brother, Hell’s Kitchen, Jonathan Creek, The View (on ABC), and Michael Buble’s Christmas Special on NBC.

29 July & 12 August

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COMPETITION: Win 1x pair of tickets for The Puppini Sisters at Southbank on Wednesday 29 July at 21:30. To enter the competition, send an email to bojana@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ box. The winner will be randomly selected

Q: The Puppini Sisters are famous for:

A: 1) a Eurovision win  2) opera-style singing 3) close harmonies