One month from now, the most competitive night in collegiate a cappella arrives. The 2026 ICCA International Finals are set for April 25 in New York City, capping off what has already been a record-breaking 30th anniversary season for the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. More than 7,500 performers from 445+ groups competed throughout […]
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Hullabahoos Win Big with Reser’s Jingle Deal
A beloved collegiate a cappella group just proved that the human voice alone can land a major brand deal. The Hullabahoos, a University of Virginia vocal ensemble founded in 1987, won a national jingle competition hosted by Reser’s Fine Foods, earning $25,000 in prize money plus up to $20,000 in travel expenses to perform and […]
International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Returns for 2026
The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, better known as ICCA, is set to return in late January 2026 with its first round of live competitions. Organized by Varsity Vocals, the ICCA is the premier competitive circuit for college a cappella groups in the United States and beyond. Quarterfinal events begin on January 24 and […]
Yale’s “Something Extra” A Cappella Concert at The Grove
Live a cappella will take center stage in Los Angeles this winter when Yale Something Extra performs a free public concert at The Grove on January 7, 2026. Part of the group’s winter tour, the midday performance invites shoppers, families, and music lovers to pause and enjoy live vocal harmony in an open, welcoming setting. […]
NYE Bash 2025: A Cappella, AVB & Vocal Union Ring In the New Year
A cappella fans have a special way to end the year: the NYE Bash 2025, hosted by Acappella Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee. Taking place on December 31, 2025, this free event brings together some of the most beloved vocal groups in Christian and contemporary harmony, including A Cappella, AVB, Vocal Union, and The Lancasters. Tickets […]