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Exeter University's Semi-Toned Choir review

They’re here! The winners of Gareth Malone’s ‘Best in Britain Choir’ are right under our noses.

The Exeter Uni lads attracted the attention of many after the news was released that they had won the sensational singing competition.

The A ccapella boys, ranging from 18 to 23 years old, showed off their enthusiasm and quirkiness whilst they performed at The Terrace restaurant in early December.

Their unique style and smart attire of red velvet jackets, give them a great platform to stand on in terms of being different as well as fun. Each member in the group reflects...

Semi-Toned release charity Christmas single

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/16/2016 - 5:05pm

The University of Exeter’s a cappella band Semi-Toned is topping their win of a nationwide singing competition by releasing a festive medley.

The all-male group, which recently won the BBC2 primetime show The Choir: Gareth’s Best in Britain, is today releasing their charity single A Very Semi-Toned Christmas. It features some of the best known and loved hits of the Christmas season, including classics by Bing Crosby, Mariah Carey, Wham! And Elvis Presley.

The single will raise funds for Order of Malta Volunteers (OMV) which encourages 17-29 year olds to aid those less...

Semi-Toned make final of national TV singing quest

The University of Exeter’s a cappella group Semi-Toned is in the final of Gareth Malone’s TV search for the nation’s most talented and entertaining amateur choir.

The all-male group is one of just three choirs to make it through to the final of The Choir: Gareth’s Best in Britain.

The group was selected in a tense semi final which saw the four regional heat winners work with industry experts in a “boot camp” to prepare for a performance in front of a panel of judges.

Semi-Toned President Sylvan Rackham said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have made it through to the...

Semi-Toned to represent SW in Gareth Malone’s TV singing quest

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/16/2016 - 3:02pm

The University of Exeter’s a cappella group Semi-Toned has won a tense sing-off against rival student band Sweet Nothings, and were chosen to represent the South West in Gareth Malone’s TV search for the nation’s most talented and entertaining amateur choir.

All-male group Semi-Toned vocally squared up to the all-female group Sweet Nothings, with both singing electrically charged versions of Britney Spears’ …Baby One More Time for Gareth to judge as part of his series The Choir: Gareth’s Best in Britain. View their riff-off on the BBC’s YouTube channel.

Gareth gave feedback...

Semi-Toned LIVE at the Barnfield Theatre

Event Date: 
18/03/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Semi-Toned, Exeter University’s all-male a cappella sensation are coming to the Barnfield Theatre!

Unique, creative and vocally acrobatic, the group embraces music of a variety of genres to ensure there really is something for everyone in any of their shows. Recent audiences have been wowed by klezmer versions of Gwen Stefani, unlikely mash-ups of Jay-Z and Game of Thrones and the Macarena acted out in the form of an encounter in an Ibiza club in 1996, all, of course, performed in the group’s trademark witty and engaging style.

The group have been the subject of some high...