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The Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival is the premier American showcase for vocal harmony music. The annual national competition draws from hundreds of vocal groups from around the country with regional competitions in eight cities. The winning group from each festival is flown to perform in front of celebrity judges and a sold out house of enthusiastic a cappella fans at the National Finals.

2024 NATIONAL FINALS

October 19th , 2024 - 8pm

MARIN CENTER

10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94901

Tickets On Sale online Monday April 29th @ 9am

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2023 National Champions

Radius

Radius is an all-male identifying vocal ensemble, hailing from different corners of the country. Radius was formed in the midst of the global pandemic with the intention of creating top-tier virtual content and bringing some light to the world during the lockdown period. After working on virtual projects for several months, the group started to hit their stride and was fortunate enough to spend a week together in Chicago the following summer. From that point on, it was apparent that Radius was more than just a quarantine passion project: it was a group of talented, passionate, and hardworking friends who wanted to take their artistry to the next level. Radius released their first EP, Silver Lining, in July 2021, available on all major streaming platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify. The group intends to release several studio-length albums, and is currently on tour throughout various parts of the United States!

Members: Dylan Melville, Gabe Schonman, Ben Boutell, Ethan Mooney, Sam Baker
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West Side 5, an award-winning vocal jazz ensemble based in New York City, is known for its refined sound and sophisticated approach to jazz. Inspired by greats like Manhattan Transfer, New York Voices, and The Real Group, WS5 has crafted its own unique sound, characterized by highly original arrangements, complex harmonies, and outstanding musicianship.

The group formed in the summer of 2009, bringing together five old college friends on the west side of Manhattan. They immediately garnered acclaim, winning the Mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes while being voted Audience Favorite and winning Best Arrangement for "Pure Imagination". They went on to be featured artists at the SingStrong A Cappella Festival, and have performed alongside groups including Blue Jupiter, Streetcorner Symphony, and The Bobs, as well as for Mayor Michael Bloomberg at Gracie Mansion in New York.Members: Aubrey Johnson, Katie Seiler, Tomas Cruz, Eric Hughes, Dylan Pramuk


J209 is a contemporary Christian a cappella group with a mission to uplift the younger generations of today. Based out of South Jordan Utah, this brand new group is set to hit the ground running with covers of popular Christian rock songs. With powerful arrangements and compelling harmonies, J209's 7 mixed member group is sure to set hearts on fire. Members: Jarom Hess, Ethan Holliday, Jimmy Mohlman, Neal Stucki, Abi Urton, Kim Hess, Hailey Murphy


Remedy is a co-ed contemporary a cappella group from the University of Dayton. Remedy was founded in 2012 as the University of Dayton's first a cappella group. They have been able to travel, compete, and achieve many awards in different competitive circuits. Remedy has also released an EP, 'The Compilation', on their Spotify in the summer of 2021. Remedy loves sharing their passion for a cappella and is honored to have had opportunities to entertain their audiences across the country.Members: Ariel Radinovic, Kate Proctor, Kate Tucker, Sarah Spaulding, Cedric Mwizerwa, Deven Cannon, Jeremy Page, Jack Lynch, Evanson Good

Bay Area

The Palace of Fine Arts Theater

April 27th, 2024 - 8pm

3301 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Box Office: 415-392-4400

Hosted by Take Flight

Mid-Atlantic

The Birchmere

May 18th, 2024 - 7.30pm

3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305

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Hosted by Secret Best Friends

Boston

Cohen Auditorium, Tufts University

June 15th, 2024 - 8pm

40 Talbot Ave, Medford, MA 02155

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Hosted by Vocal Revolution

Interested in Competing?

We are always seeking groups who would like to compete in our events.

Groups of any style are welcome, but you must have between 3 and 12 members. We have a rule book which explains many of the details of the event, which you can see by clicking here. All groups must audition in order to compete. Generally this is done by sending a current tape and photo, although live auditions are sometimes arranged. The purpose of the audition is to make sure the group is appropriate for the Festival and to help the Director determine the performance order. If a group has competed previously, the audition process may be waived.

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