Two IU a cappella groups — Another Round and Ladies First — will perform at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater this weekend to celebrate the end of the school year during their annual spring concerts.
Another Round, which is an all-male group, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday. The all-female group Ladies First will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Another Round was established in 1996 and is known for pairing rich harmonies and showmanship with a sense of humor. Aside from their live performances, they have released an EP titled “Worth A Shot” with swing-style a cappella covers of contemporary love songs August 2023.
In 1999, the group —then known as Straight No Chaser — won the Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards for both Best Male Collegiate Album and Best Male Collegiate Song. for both Best Male Collegiate Album and Best Male Collegiate Song.
Ladies First has been performing since 1999, covering contemporary popular music since their formation.
The group has earned many awards historically and have competed in collegiate a cappella national championships. In 2000, Ladies First advanced to the Midwest Semifinals of the National Championships of Collegiate a Cappella. The group also finished third place in the ICCA District Competition and placed top 10 in the ICCA Quarterfinals.
In 2012, Ladies First performed with Madonna and Cee Lo Green at the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show.
