Casting A Cappella Groups for VoiceJam 2026 in Arkansas

VoiceJam is back at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and they’re looking for established a cappella groups to compete, perform, and train on a professional stage.

This is a group competition (not for solo singers) and offers a full festival-style experience.

What Is VoiceJam?

Selected groups will get:

• A private workshop with top a cappella coaches

• Festival training sessions & performance coaching

• A 30-minute onstage sound check in a pro venue

• Performance in a world-class theater

• Exclusive VoiceJam merch

• An after party just for competing groups

• 🏆 Winners receive a professionally produced video of their live set

All groups are responsible for their own travel and lodging in Northwest Arkansas.

Who Can Audition?

VoiceJam is seeking:

• Established a cappella groups already performing together

• Groups able to travel to Fayetteville, AR

• Singers excited to compete, learn, and perform

Perfect for:

• School & college groups 🎓

• Community & semi-pro ensembles 🎵

• Pro or emerging vocal groups 🌟

Key Dates

Online Audition Window

• 📅 Dec 1, 2025 – Jan 29, 2026

• ⏰ Deadline: Jan 29, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Competition & Festival Schedule

• 📢 Feb 2, 2026 – Competition groups announced

• 🎤 April 10, 2026 – Performance workshops + Voctave concert

• 🎶 April 11, 2026 – Festival workshops, sound checks, VoiceJam Competition

• 🎵 April 12, 2026 – One-Day Choir experience

Location:Wa**on Arts Ce**er4** W. Di**n St., Fayetteville, AR

How to Audition

Submit an audition video between Dec 1, 2025 and Jan 29, 2026.

Video Requirements:

• Max 5 minutes

• Clear audio quality

• At least 70% of singers in the video must be current group members

Audition Tips:

• Pick a song/medley that best represents your sound

• Record in a space with clear, balanced vocals

• Make sure the full group and performance style are visible

• Keep it under 5 minutes and submit before the deadline

📧 Questions: Vo***e***m@w***on***sc***er.org

More info & official submission details: available via the Walton Arts Center website.