London A Cappella Festival : 2013

Festival hosts the Swingle Singers are an international a cappella phenomenon. For five decades the unmistakable sound of “Swingle singing”, has thrilled audiences around the globe and now they launch their 50th Anniversary year at the London A Cappella Festival 2013.

Cornerstones of British vocal harmony, the Grammy award winning The King’s Singers have enjoyed global success for over forty years.

Curtains Up

Teacher: Ben Parry

A panel discussion with leading figures in a cappella from around the world.

Free event

Canadian favourites Retrocity cover musical vintages of all kinds from jazz to soul to funk, capturing an astonishing and utterly unique range of instrumental imitation.

First Mix: An Introduction to A Cappella Recording

Teachers: Bill Hare & Erik Bosio

Fine Tune: An Introduction to A Cappella Arranging

Teacher: Christopher Diaz

Complete Vocal Technique

Teacher: Tine Fris

All Day

Come and hear some the UK and beyond's best beatbox, gospel, barbershop, choral, and jazz talent.

A ‘six-man sound machine’, The Magnets wow audiences with their blend of razor-sharp harmonies, slick vocal stunts and infectious groove.

'A sonic phenomenon you have to see and hear to believe' (The Guardian).

Pioneering innovation in vocal music, Postyr create a distinctive and evocative sound world combining the human voice and electronics.

Evening

Come and hear some the UK and beyond's best beatbox, gospel, barbershop, choral, and jazz talent.

Rajaton, triple platinum Finnish recording sensation, has won the hearts and acclaim of audiences and critics making them a phenomenon on the world stage.

Presenting a sumptuous programme of choral masterpieces of the twentieth century, we welcome the Choir of Clare College and their director Graham Ross.

Evening

Come and hear some the UK and beyond's best beatbox, gospel, barbershop, choral, and jazz talent.