the group went on to place second at the 2017 south west quarter finals icca's, competing in the uk final at wimbledon theatre, london. illuminations began their edinburgh fringe debut the same year, performing to a sell-out audience in their show, 'a pitchpipers guide to the melody'. not only did they debut their first fringe show in 2017, but they also competed on the sky one show 'sing: ultimate a cappella', reaching the final round and placing second in their heat. as the group continues to grow musically, they are planning their second edinburgh fringe show for 2018, and will be releasing an ep and music video in the summer. the group currently has fifteen members, ranging from first to fourth years.