VOICEJAM A Cappella Festival Returns to Walton Arts Center

Now is the time to submit your audition videos for VoiceJam, the annual a cappella festival produced by Walton Arts Center. The festival will light up Northwest Arkansas with smooth harmonies and unbelievable beats in April, and any a cappella group of three or more can audition to be part of it.

Video audition submissions will be accepted from November 30, 2017 through January 31, 2018. Registration, competition criteria, submission information and festival details can be found at VoiceJam Compete.

Up to eight groups can be selected to compete, and the finalists will be announced on February 3, 2018. A cappella fans and finalists will converge on Northwest Arkansas for a weekend of activities April 6-7, 2018 including the VoiceJam Competition on Saturday, April 7, 2018hosted by Deke Sharon, dubbed by Entertainment Weekly as "the father of contemporary a cappella." The VoiceJam Grand Champion will have the opportunity to attend the Vocal Asia Festival in Taiwan.

Tickets for the headliner concert by VoicePlay and the VoiceJam Competition can be purchased online now by visitingwaltonartscenter.org/voicejam or by calling the Walton Arts Center Box Office at 479.443.5600. Ticket details for the a cappella workshops will be available soon.

VOICEJAM FESTIVAL

Friday-Saturday, April 6-7, 2018

Headliner Concert featuring VoicePlay

Friday, April 6 at 7:30 pm

Tickets start at $15

Based in Orlando, Fla., VoicePlay performs their own incredible brand of entertainment across the country and around the world. What began quite literally as a street corner barbershop act has now evolved into an internationally acclaimed touring sensation. Seen nationwide on Season 4 of NBC's "The Sing Off," this five-piece vocal band's show is full of on-stage antics, soulful vocals and catchy tunes.

VoiceJam Workshops

Saturday, April 7, 9 am-5 pm

Registration details coming soon

VoiceJam Competition

Saturday, April 7 at 7:30 pm

Tickets start at $19

This is your chance to witness the hottest vocal bands from around the country competing for the title of VoiceJam Champion. Hosted by a cappella producer Deke Sharon, the competition portion of the VoiceJam Festival is full of audience participation and fun for all ages. Come cheer on these vocal masters and cast your vote for aca-fan favorite!

To learn more about VoiceJam Festival, visit waltonartscenter.org/voicejam.