Semi-Toned

From barbershop beginnings to global acclaim, Semi-Toned has become one of the UK’s most electrifying A Cappella groups. Formed in 2010 by five friends at the University of Exeter, the group has evolved into a powerhouse of vocal talent, blending tight harmonies, bold choreography, and a signature sense of humour. Semi-Toned consistently ranks among the best at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA)—the competition that inspired Pitch Perfect. In 2015, they won The Voice Festival UK, taking home the award for Outstanding Arrangement for their hit track Rich Man, later released as a music video and single on their EP Sing Theory. Their star continued to rise as they won BBC2’s The Choir: Gareth’s Best in Britain in 2016 and became finalists on Sky One’s Sing: Ultimate A Cappella just a year later. Beyond the competition stage, Semi-Toned has taken their unforgettable performances worldwide. They have toured the U.S. four times, performed a critically acclaimed UK-wide tour in 2019, and are a 10-time Edinburgh Fringe Festival favourite, earning countless five-star reviews and sell out performances. They also remain the only A Cappella group to ever win a Bobby Award from Broadway Baby. For over a decade, Semi-Toned thrived as a university society, welcoming fresh voices as older members graduated. But in 2025, the group made the leap to the professional music scene, already taking their talents to prestigious venues like The Savoy Hotel and The Camden Roundhouse. With their signature burgundy blazers, sharp harmonies, and infectious energy, Semi-Toned is ready to take the stage.