A Cappella Society

We are the award-winning Cardiff University A Cappella Society!

Hello & welcome!

Shwmae!

Our society is home to 4 different groups!

The Acappellads - our competitive male and non-binary group! 

The DeciBelles - our competitive female and non-binary group!

CU Vox - our competitive any-gender group!

Interchorus - our non-competitive any-gender group!

Each of these groups rehearse twice a week! 

Our competitive groups are running auditions for new members this year, so keep an eye on our society and group instagrams for updates on the audition process, our Give It A Go and MORE (see key dates below!)! Interchorus are also welcoming new members - check out their socials for more information! 

CHECK OUT OUR CUAC INSTAGRAM:

Cardiff University A Cappella Society (@cu_acappella)

Instagram · cu_acappella

830+ followers

If you have any questions, please feel free to DM us on Instagram and we will do our best to answer them! 

Key Dates 

GIAG 

Sunday 29th September @ 2-4pm in Rooms C&D in the SU

This is a chance to see what A Cappella is all about, so you can get a taster for our society! We will be learning an arrangement of Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac! You do not need to be able to read music or have any previous singing experience, all you need is enthusiasm and we will sort the rest! So whether you’re a music pro or this is your first time, why not come along and give us a go! 

Further information about our Give it a Go will be on our Instagram! We will all go to the Taf after, so you can get to know us, ask any questions you have and have some fun!

AUDITIONS

Monday 30th September - Wednesday 2nd October

If you cannot make these dates please DM our society Instagram account or send us an email at acappellasociety@cardiff.ac.uk and we will try to work out a solution with you!

To audition, fill out the form linked below!. It is also on the society linktree (linked on our Instagram bio) as well as displayed on our group instagrams! We will also have a QR code for this link at our stall at the Fresher’s fairs! and all information about our auditions will be on our society Instagram! However, if you have any further questions, please DM us on Instagram and we will do our best to help!

LINK: https://forms.gle/2WFhb54s6Kx8RJMw9

For more information see our instagram or come find us at the Freshers Fairs

FRESHER’S FAIR 

Student Union Freshers Fair:

Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th September 

10am - 4pm 

LOCATION: Cardiff Student Union 

Heath Park Freshers Fair:

Wednesday 25th September 

10am - 4pm 

LOCATION: Heath Park Campus 

Ensemble Freshers fair:

Friday 27th September 

4:30pm - 6.30pm 

LOCATION: School of Music Concert Hall

Further information about how to find us at our Freshers Fairs stalls will be on our Instagram, so stay tuned!

Before you ask - yes, we are a bit like real-life Pitch Perfect! 

We have a jam-packed Calendar coming up over the next year, including exciting events such as…! 

• BOSW (Best of South Wales) in Bristol!

• CUAC Winter showcase

• Christmas dinner

• ICCA’s (International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella - the real pitch perfect competition!)

• OAC (Open A Cappella Competition) - Top 10 of the UK!

• CUAC Spring showcase

• Vocal Jam in Bristol!

• Spring CUAC Ball

And much more… 

MEET THE GROUPS!

ACAPPELLADS

ABOUT:

Acappellads is Cardiff University’s competitive male and non-binary group. We rehearse twice a week. With a lineup of showcases, friendly competitions and gigs, and even the ICCAs, we will be keeping busy this year with a mixture of some newer songs, as well as some of our classics! Come along to our Interchorus GIAG on the 7th October from 5-7pm to see what we are all about - further information and updates will be on our posted on our instagram so, keep an eye out!

SOCIALS:

We hold regular socials at the Woodville after rehearsals as well as participating in society wide socials! We also love a night with a Mario Kart tournament, karaoke and a movie night in. We look forward to welcoming new members to our 12th gen of lads!

COMPETITIONS & PERFORMANCES: 

The lads participate in both competitions, such as the ICCAs, SU and society showcases as well as more impromptu performances such as carolling and busking. We’ve also participated in the Best of the South West and last year made a guest appearance at the show choir society showcase!

INSTAGRAM:

Cardiff University Acappellads (@cu_acappellads)

Instagram · cu_acappellads

680+ followers

CU VOX 

ABOUT: 

CU Vox is Cardiff University’s mixed voice, any gender competitive group and we rehearse twice a week! We released an EP in 2023 (listen to Summit on Spotify!), reached the UK finals of the ICCAs in 2022, and we are the A Cappella group featured on Netflix’s Sex Education! After coming 3rd in the ICCA Quarter Finals and winning the People’s Choice Award at the OAC last year, we are very excited to be competing again this year!!

SOCIALS:

We are planning to have a Vox social every 2 weeks - from karaoke to post rehearsal pub trips, nights out and group dinners! Also, we will have extra events and socials at the beginning of term so everyone can get to know each other!

COMPETITIONS & PERFORMANCES:

We will be applying to competitions again this year; the OAC and ICCA’s! Alongside this we are excited to be performing at many wonderful events next year, such as the Best of the South West, the Cardiff University showcases and Vocal Jam! Plus we will be busking all around Cardiff! 

INSTAGRAM:

Cardiff University Vox (@cu_vox) • Instagram profile

Instagram · cu_vox

810+ followers

DECIBELLES 

ABOUT:

The DeciBelles are Cardiff Uni’s female presenting and non-binary competitive a cappella group and we rehearse twice a week. We’ve been rocking the stage for 11 years and continue to hit high notes, including reaching the UK finals for the 2023 ICCAs. We’ve even released an EP—check out "Watch Your Back" on Spotify! We also have a handbook with further info about them, and it is linked in our instagram bio if you want to check it out! 

We’re always on the lookout for new talent, especially lower voices and vocal percussionists!

SOCIALS:

A Cappella can’t be all work and no play, so we’ve got plenty of fun planned this year! Socials will range from karaoke nights and movie marathons to meals after rehearsals and potluck dinners! Plus board games, quiz nights, escape rooms, bowling, mini golf—you name it, we’re up for it! And of course, if you like a cheeky drink, there will be plenty of opportunities for that too this year!!

COMPETITIONS & PERFORMANCES:

We regularly perform at competitions throughout the year, including the ICCAs and the OAC!! We’re also excited about events like BOSW and Vocal Jam, in terms of both performing and meeting other A-Ca-holics. 

We love to bring our energy to a variety of university-run variety nights and we often collaborate with other uni societies, performing at joint events and celebrations. 

INSTAGRAM:

The DeciBelles (@cu_decibelles)

Instagram · cu_decibelles

840+ followers

INTERCHORUS

ABOUT:

Interchorus is CUACs non-competitive, any-gender A Cappella group, recently resurrected last year! We are a non auditioned group that will be made up of 18 members this year. We rehearse twice a week to get ready for the busy A Cappella calendar! 

SOCIALS:

After one of our rehearsals every week, we plan on going to the Taf! We'll also be organising a bunch of group trips and socials to as many A Cappella shows across the year as possible - really trying to cram in that Pitch Perfect experience!

PERFORMANCES:

Last year we had a jam packed year performing in 7 showcases, and this year we plan to do that and even more! As well as the showcases at Cardiff Uni, Interchorus is aiming to take part in more events in the wider world of uni A Cappella, such as performing for the first time ever in BOSW (Best of the South West showcase in Bristol). We will also be going along to cheer on the competitive groups in their competition performances this year!

INSTAGRAM:

Cardiff University Interchorus (@cu_interchorus)

Instagram · cu_interchorus

260+ followers

General membership (every member has to pay this) - £10

Competition fee (just members of Lads, Belles and Vox) - £10 extra