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Modern a cappella music is a unique genre, where miking is of utmost importance. Unlike choirs where many voices sing a single harmony part, modern a cappella groups usually have just one person singing each vocal part. In addition, voices mimic instruments and with the incorporation of vocal percussions, good microphones that are sensitive with excellent dynamic range are undeniable assets.

Vocaluptuous uses Mipro wireless microphones for clear and crisp, yet warm and natural vocal reproduction. "Using MIPRO's ACT-707HM microphones means we never need be held hostage to poor quality microphones and inferior sound reproduction at any performance, and its wireless aspect gives us the freedom to move around without fear of tripping over wires", said Simone Khoo, President of the group. "Its range is also impressive, and we haven't had trouble with blind spots. We are currently trying out their MI-808 wireless monitors, and we have great expectations of their capabilities in enhancing our ability to hear each other, no matter the acoustic environment we sing in."

Vocaluptuous is one of the best a cappella singing groups in Singapore. Formed in 1997, it made history in 1999 with Singapore's first a cappella musical, No Strings Attached, featured during Action Theatre's 42-day arts festival.

In May 2000, Vocaluptuous produced its very own musical cum concert, which played to full houses for all three nights.

Since then, Vocaluptuous has been increasingly active in the local arts scene, equally comfortable performing for government officials, VIPs and other dignitaries or the general public in venues ranging from concert halls to parks.

Vocaluptuous has been the only local group nominated for Best Holiday Song (Joyful/Joy to the World) by the international Contemporary A Cappella Society (CASA) for the Recording awards (CARA) in 2002.

In 2003, Vocaluptuous received an award for Contributions to the Performing Arts from the Rotary Club of Singapore (West).

Having recorded songs in several compilation albums, Vocaluptuous then embarked on its first solo recording project: the Christmas album entitled "All Wrapped Up". This debut album was so well received that EMI signed a 3-year distribution deal to market it in Singapore, while Fiesto Groups, Inc (USA) and The Hello Dee Music Group USA did the same for distribution in Asia, Europe and USA. It sold more than 6500 copies in Singapore, where it reached the top 20 in Singapore in the week ending December 19 2003.

In 2004, Vocaluptuous maintained its high profile at events such as the official opening of the new Arts House at The Old Parliament, where it performed two collaborative songs with Italian a cappella group Neri Per Caso for the President of Singapore and opened for the group's concert. In addition, Vocaluptuous performed at the launch of the President's Challenge, and the 100th anniversary of Eden Hall for HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York. Vocaluptuous thrilled audiences with its mix of ethnic songs for the National Day Concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall and was very warmly received during the Celebrate December series at the Outdoor Theatre.

In March 2005, Vocaluptuous embarked on its first major overseas engagement. Invited by the Taiwan A Cappella Association to perform at their Asian A Cappella Festival 2005, Vocaluptuous wowed Taiwanese audiences in Kaohsiung and Taipei, and are in negotiations for a series of full-length concerts in 2006.

Musically, Vocaluptuous is adventurous, funky and refreshing, preferring an eclectic mix of music styles ranging from traditional pieces like Getaran Jiwa and Ye Lai Xiang to jazz and bossa nova songs like Route 66 and Desafinado to soul and pop music including Overjoyed, I Can See Clearly Now, Don't You Worry about a Thing and Thank You.

Vocally unique with a signature lush pop-jazz style, Vocaluptuous ranks at the top of the list of a cappella talents in Singapore. 　