Date: October 12, 2011
Time: 6:30 AM
Location: IMU Main Lounge

SCOPE Productions is thrilled to announce the Campus Consciousness Tour Featuring Janelle Monáe and fun. presented by Brita Filter for Good Music Project at the IMU Main Lounge on October 12th.

Janelle Monáe is the queen of cool. Her soul-infused R&B gives concept albums a fresh outlook and makes science fiction sexy. Clad in her signature look-- a fitted tuxedo ensemble-- Monáe is known for her intense live performances, having toured with big names like of Montreal, Prince, and Katy Perry. While her EP Metropolis – Suite I: The Chase received a lot of hype and made its way up the Billboard charts, her first full-length album The ArchAndroid propelled her into a well-deserved spotlight. Garnering tracks that resulted in two Grammy nods for Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best Urban/Alternative Performance, Monáe received the 17th spot on the Billboard charts for her hit song “Tightrope” that features Outkast’s Big Boi. Additionally, Monáe radiated in an out-of-this-world performance with B.o.B. and Bruno Mars at the 58th annual Grammy awards. Monáe embodies an innovative, soulful attitude that transcends the R&B genre.

No strangers to Iowa City, fun. has an infectious stage presence that is sure to compliment Monáe’s off-the-cuff attitude. Comprised of Nate Ruess (formerly of The Format), Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff, and a rotating cast of touring members, fun. provides indie pop that will have you smiling from ear-to-ear while cursing your ex-lover. Hits like “Walking the Dog” and "At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used To Be)" incorporate inventive instrumentals with lyrical content that evokes something deep in the listener. Pop music junkies, indie rockers, and music lovers in general can all relate to fun.’s quirky, cool aesthetic. 

Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 16, 2011. Tickets are available at the Univ. Box Office located in the Iowa Memorial Union and all Ticketmaster outlets. UI students with current ID’s can UBILL tickets at the University Box Office and a limited number of Student Price tickets will be available. 

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to call (319) 335-3395 for special seating accommodations. For additional information regarding SCOPE Productions, please visit www.scopeproductions.org. For press inquiries, contact Zoey Miller at zsm1992@gmail.com. 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa - sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact SCOPE in advance at 319-335-3395 or scope@uiowa.edu.