Ultrasonic
Lizzy Newell aka Ultrasonic, is a 12-year-old beatboxing phenom who burst onto the scene in 2017 at the American Beatboxing Championships. She made history as the youngest performer in the history of the Championships. She has also performed as a part of the SingStrong a cappella festival at Adelphi University, Blue Jupiter’s Aca-Party at The Green 42 in NYC, The Lupus Research Alliance’s Walk With Us to Cure Lupus at the Met Life Stadium and the Astra Kulture Haus in Berlin, Germany during the Beatbox Battle World Championships. Audiences may recognize Ultrasonic as the beatboxer with Acapop!KIDS, a new kids a cappella group created by the producers of Pentatonix. You can follow her at IG: ultrasonicbeatbox FB: ultrasonic beatboxer and Youtube: Ultra Sonic
[Performing Sat 9:30PM]
Lizzy Newell aka Ultrasonic, is a 12-year-old beatboxing phenom who burst onto the scene in 2017 at the American Beatboxing Championships. She made history as the youngest performer in the history of the Championships. She has also performed as a part of the SingStrong a cappella festival at Adelphi University, Blue Jupiter’s Aca-Party at The Green 42 in NYC, The Lupus Research Alliance’s Walk With Us to Cure Lupus at the Met Life Stadium and the Astra Kulture Haus in Berlin, Germany during the Beatbox Battle World Championships. Audiences may recognize Ultrasonic as the beatboxer with Acapop!KIDS, a new kids a cappella group created by the producers of Pentatonix. You can follow her at IG: ultrasonicbeatbox FB: ultrasonic beatboxer and Youtube: Ultra Sonic
[Performing Sat 9:30PM]
Shimmer Grove Overtone Collective
Overtone singing is the art of having a single singer perform more than one note at the same time. The floating harmonic notes the singers produce are often described as shimmering, angelic and flute-like. But there is a tremendous range of colors that can be created by even a single vocalist. Now, imagine what happens when 6 masters of this art form come together to create an overtone singing ensemble! Shimmer Grove is a multi-generational collective of overtone singers spread across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Six voices resound together in twelve-part harmony to share over a century of overtone singing experience with the world. These six voices are Rollin Rachele, Jim Cole, Dan Aramini, J.I. Canizares, Mary Saffell, and Robb Saffell. SingStrong attendees will see some familiar overtone singing instructors in this line up. This marks the ensemble's world premiere and their SingStrong debut!
[Performing Sat 9:30PM and Sun 2PM]
Overtone singing is the art of having a single singer perform more than one note at the same time. The floating harmonic notes the singers produce are often described as shimmering, angelic and flute-like. But there is a tremendous range of colors that can be created by even a single vocalist. Now, imagine what happens when 6 masters of this art form come together to create an overtone singing ensemble! Shimmer Grove is a multi-generational collective of overtone singers spread across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Six voices resound together in twelve-part harmony to share over a century of overtone singing experience with the world. These six voices are Rollin Rachele, Jim Cole, Dan Aramini, J.I. Canizares, Mary Saffell, and Robb Saffell. SingStrong attendees will see some familiar overtone singing instructors in this line up. This marks the ensemble's world premiere and their SingStrong debut!
[Performing Sat 9:30PM and Sun 2PM]
Resolve
This young, jazzy quartet are the National Harmony Sweepstakes Champions as well as the NY Harmony Sweepstakes Champions! This vocal jazz quartet is based out of Central Florida where they work with a little company called Disney! You may have seen their members in the Dapper Dans, Voices of Liberty or Finding Nemo - The Musical -all at Walt Disney World. As a group they are inspired by legendary vocal groups like the Manhattan Transfer and the New York Voices. These four young vocalists build on timeless pieces of music from all genres and work them into a vocal jazz style that is the harmonic equivalent of dense chocolate mouse cake -rich! Their video releases have generated thousands of views, and they have been honored to sing with jazz greats like Tiffany Coburn and Michelle Mailhot, and to perform original arrangements penned by Sam Robson and Erik Winger. This marks their SingStrong debut!
[Performing Sat 9:30PM and Sun 2PM]
This young, jazzy quartet are the National Harmony Sweepstakes Champions as well as the NY Harmony Sweepstakes Champions! This vocal jazz quartet is based out of Central Florida where they work with a little company called Disney! You may have seen their members in the Dapper Dans, Voices of Liberty or Finding Nemo - The Musical -all at Walt Disney World. As a group they are inspired by legendary vocal groups like the Manhattan Transfer and the New York Voices. These four young vocalists build on timeless pieces of music from all genres and work them into a vocal jazz style that is the harmonic equivalent of dense chocolate mouse cake -rich! Their video releases have generated thousands of views, and they have been honored to sing with jazz greats like Tiffany Coburn and Michelle Mailhot, and to perform original arrangements penned by Sam Robson and Erik Winger. This marks their SingStrong debut!
[Performing Sat 9:30PM and Sun 2PM]
Spiderhorse
World Beatbox Champions, two-time American Beat Box Champions, Grand Beatbox Battle Champions, and first place Champions of the ACA-OPEN, Spiderhorse is truly the dynamic duo of beatboxing with harmony! These two members of the Beatbox House had worked as tag team partners for years, but as the ACA-OPEN approached, they decided to take their skills to the next level. Chris Celiz traveled with Gene Shonozaki to Europe, months prior to the competition to ensure their routines were perfected.They tightened their performances on a daily basis as the competitions approached. It's hard work that paid off to the tune of a $25,000 first place award. Their win is not only an achievement for the duo, but it also marks a cross-over point for the beatbox community itself. As winners of one of the largest awards in the a cappella community at large, Spiderhorse have helped bring a national focus to the expanding artistry of beatbox. Chris has performed and taught at SingStrong, but this marks the first time that the two will perform on the SingStrong stage as Spiderhorse!
[Performing Sat 9:30PM and Sun 2PM]
World Beatbox Champions, two-time American Beat Box Champions, Grand Beatbox Battle Champions, and first place Champions of the ACA-OPEN, Spiderhorse is truly the dynamic duo of beatboxing with harmony! These two members of the Beatbox House had worked as tag team partners for years, but as the ACA-OPEN approached, they decided to take their skills to the next level. Chris Celiz traveled with Gene Shonozaki to Europe, months prior to the competition to ensure their routines were perfected.They tightened their performances on a daily basis as the competitions approached. It's hard work that paid off to the tune of a $25,000 first place award. Their win is not only an achievement for the duo, but it also marks a cross-over point for the beatbox community itself. As winners of one of the largest awards in the a cappella community at large, Spiderhorse have helped bring a national focus to the expanding artistry of beatbox. Chris has performed and taught at SingStrong, but this marks the first time that the two will perform on the SingStrong stage as Spiderhorse!
[Performing Sat 9:30PM and Sun 2PM]
Grace McLean
Famed composer Jason Robert Brown describes this edgy live-looper as "unlike anything I have ever experienced in a theater in my life. At every moment, there is a fierce pioneering inventiveness." Huff Post calls this NYC-based live-looper, "Electrifying!" Fans know her from Broadway musical, "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812" as well as her season-long run at Lincoln Center starring in the original musical which she composed, "In the Green". She is the 2017 recipient of the Hunt Family Emerging Artist Award through Lincoln Center. Manhattan User's Guide writes, "This pop and jazz singer writes seriously infectious melodies with seriously antic lyrics. Her voice can raise the roof, or she can slide off a note and break your heart." Compared to artists like Kimbra and Julia Easterlin, once McLean begins, you won't be able to take your eyes off her for a moment. She loops layer upon layer of live harmony over her leads, all the while keeping the audience focused on her incredible singing and songwriting. It's only after the incredible journey, that one marvels at her mastery of the technology. She performed at SingStrong DC and Chicago; this marks her debut at SingStrong NY!
[Performing Sat 7PM and Sun 2PM]
Famed composer Jason Robert Brown describes this edgy live-looper as "unlike anything I have ever experienced in a theater in my life. At every moment, there is a fierce pioneering inventiveness." Huff Post calls this NYC-based live-looper, "Electrifying!" Fans know her from Broadway musical, "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812" as well as her season-long run at Lincoln Center starring in the original musical which she composed, "In the Green". She is the 2017 recipient of the Hunt Family Emerging Artist Award through Lincoln Center. Manhattan User's Guide writes, "This pop and jazz singer writes seriously infectious melodies with seriously antic lyrics. Her voice can raise the roof, or she can slide off a note and break your heart." Compared to artists like Kimbra and Julia Easterlin, once McLean begins, you won't be able to take your eyes off her for a moment. She loops layer upon layer of live harmony over her leads, all the while keeping the audience focused on her incredible singing and songwriting. It's only after the incredible journey, that one marvels at her mastery of the technology. She performed at SingStrong DC and Chicago; this marks her debut at SingStrong NY!
[Performing Sat 7PM and Sun 2PM]
Rilton's Vanner
Hailing from Sweden, their name means "Rilton's Friends" and they truly have lived a lifetime together! Founded by schoolmates back in 1999 in Stockholm Sweden, they've since released five albums and made over 1,000 appearances in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, France, Russia, China, Japan and the USA. Their sound is Nordic Pop, the compositions are boldly original and their awards are numerous. From perfect reviews at The Recorded A cappella Review Board (RARB) to a CARA Best World Album, they have become recognized for their mesmerizing sound. They are excited to make their SingStrong debut, and their only scheduled US appearance!
[Performing Sat 7PM and Sun 2PM]
Hailing from Sweden, their name means "Rilton's Friends" and they truly have lived a lifetime together! Founded by schoolmates back in 1999 in Stockholm Sweden, they've since released five albums and made over 1,000 appearances in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, France, Russia, China, Japan and the USA. Their sound is Nordic Pop, the compositions are boldly original and their awards are numerous. From perfect reviews at The Recorded A cappella Review Board (RARB) to a CARA Best World Album, they have become recognized for their mesmerizing sound. They are excited to make their SingStrong debut, and their only scheduled US appearance!
[Performing Sat 7PM and Sun 2PM]
BackTrack
Backtrack is five member professional group from NYC, with an emphasis on covers of today's top pop music. Founded in 2013, Backtrack was originally formed to create viral YouTube videos. Today they boast over 10 million views and 110,000 subscribers. They've appeared on PopTV & Scary Mommy’s "Lullaby League" hosted by Parks and Recreation star, Jim O’Heir, Steve Harvey's daytime show, STEVE!, and Broadway's Kinky Boots. Backtrack now performs live at venues from Carnegie Hall to BB&T Pavilion to the Beacon Theater -and even at Camp A cappella. They kick-started their performing career at events like SingStrong's ACA-IDOL and they are excited to return as repeat Headliners!
[Performing Sat 7PM]
Backtrack is five member professional group from NYC, with an emphasis on covers of today's top pop music. Founded in 2013, Backtrack was originally formed to create viral YouTube videos. Today they boast over 10 million views and 110,000 subscribers. They've appeared on PopTV & Scary Mommy’s "Lullaby League" hosted by Parks and Recreation star, Jim O’Heir, Steve Harvey's daytime show, STEVE!, and Broadway's Kinky Boots. Backtrack now performs live at venues from Carnegie Hall to BB&T Pavilion to the Beacon Theater -and even at Camp A cappella. They kick-started their performing career at events like SingStrong's ACA-IDOL and they are excited to return as repeat Headliners!
[Performing Sat 7PM]
SYNG Selected
SYNG Selected is an award-winning Danish rhythmic choir comprised of the country's most talented young singers, aged 18-30. SYNG Selected was formed in 2014 and has already become the Danish youth national team in the rhythmic choir division.
The choir sings original a cappella arrangements with a repertoire that includes everything from beautiful love ballads to catchy pop and groovy funk to modern editions of old Nordic folk songs.
Audiences can expect an amazing energy, and at the same time a great empathy, with heartfelt and fragile moments.
The choir is under the direction of Tine Fris-Ronsfeld (POSTYR; Vocal Line, 2019 Eurovision champions), and Christian Fris-Ronsfeld (Mariagerfjord Girls Choir).
[Competing in ACA-IDOL Fri 7PM]
[Joining a spotlight showcase Sat at 1PM]
[Performing Sun 2PM]
SYNG Selected is an award-winning Danish rhythmic choir comprised of the country's most talented young singers, aged 18-30. SYNG Selected was formed in 2014 and has already become the Danish youth national team in the rhythmic choir division.
The choir sings original a cappella arrangements with a repertoire that includes everything from beautiful love ballads to catchy pop and groovy funk to modern editions of old Nordic folk songs.
Audiences can expect an amazing energy, and at the same time a great empathy, with heartfelt and fragile moments.
The choir is under the direction of Tine Fris-Ronsfeld (POSTYR; Vocal Line, 2019 Eurovision champions), and Christian Fris-Ronsfeld (Mariagerfjord Girls Choir).
[Competing in ACA-IDOL Fri 7PM]
[Joining a spotlight showcase Sat at 1PM]
[Performing Sun 2PM]
Greater Nassau Chorus (GNC)
Ranked as one of the top ten barbershop choruses in the world, GNC are also the Region 15’s International Top Ten Finalist! Under Master Director 700, Harriette Walters, this Sweet Adelines group boasts a stunning 12 Regional 1st place finishes and 9 top-ten international finishes. Since 1960, GNC’s repertoire of pop standards, Broadway tunes, and even rock classics have made them a barbershop chorus for this generation. They've performed at Radio City Music Hall, CBS Sunday Morning News, and at many charitable events on LI. Don't miss this award-winning, multigenerational ensemble!
[Performing Sun 2PM]
Ranked as one of the top ten barbershop choruses in the world, GNC are also the Region 15’s International Top Ten Finalist! Under Master Director 700, Harriette Walters, this Sweet Adelines group boasts a stunning 12 Regional 1st place finishes and 9 top-ten international finishes. Since 1960, GNC’s repertoire of pop standards, Broadway tunes, and even rock classics have made them a barbershop chorus for this generation. They've performed at Radio City Music Hall, CBS Sunday Morning News, and at many charitable events on LI. Don't miss this award-winning, multigenerational ensemble!
[Performing Sun 2PM]
Iris Vocals
Iris is the Winner of the 2018 ACA-OPEN held at Carnegie Hall. They also received the judges' awards for Best Arrangement, Best Vocal Percussion and Best Soloist making them the most highly awarded group in that competition's history. This NYC vocal trio re-imagines classic songs with intricate vocal arrangements and powerful leads. Iris pushes the artistic boundaries of what three voices can create. This marks their SingStrong debut!
[Performing SAT 9:30 PM]
Iris is the Winner of the 2018 ACA-OPEN held at Carnegie Hall. They also received the judges' awards for Best Arrangement, Best Vocal Percussion and Best Soloist making them the most highly awarded group in that competition's history. This NYC vocal trio re-imagines classic songs with intricate vocal arrangements and powerful leads. Iris pushes the artistic boundaries of what three voices can create. This marks their SingStrong debut!
[Performing SAT 9:30 PM]
BackTrack
Backtrack is a five-member professional group from NYC, with an emphasis on covers of today's top pop music. Founded in 2013, Backtrack was originally formed to create viral YouTube videos. Today they boast over 10 million views and 110,000 subscribers. They've appeared on PopTV & Scary Mommy’s "Lullaby League" hosted by Parks and Recreation star, Jim O’Heir, Steve Harvey's daytime show, STEVE!, and Broadway's Kinky Boots. Backtrack now performs live at venues from Carnegie Hall to BB&T Pavilion to the Beacon Theater -and even at Camp A cappella. They kick-started their performing career at events like SingStrong's ACA-IDOL, and they are excited to return as repeat Headliners!
[Performing Sat 7PM]
Backtrack is a five-member professional group from NYC, with an emphasis on covers of today's top pop music. Founded in 2013, Backtrack was originally formed to create viral YouTube videos. Today they boast over 10 million views and 110,000 subscribers. They've appeared on PopTV & Scary Mommy’s "Lullaby League" hosted by Parks and Recreation star, Jim O’Heir, Steve Harvey's daytime show, STEVE!, and Broadway's Kinky Boots. Backtrack now performs live at venues from Carnegie Hall to BB&T Pavilion to the Beacon Theater -and even at Camp A cappella. They kick-started their performing career at events like SingStrong's ACA-IDOL, and they are excited to return as repeat Headliners!
[Performing Sat 7PM]
BackTrack
Backtrack is a five-member professional group from NYC, with an emphasis on covers of today's top pop music. Founded in 2013, Backtrack was originally formed to create viral YouTube videos. Today they boast over 10 million views and 110,000 subscribers. They've appeared on PopTV & Scary Mommy’s "Lullaby League" hosted by Parks and Recreation star, Jim O’Heir, Steve Harvey's daytime show, STEVE!, and Broadway's Kinky Boots. Backtrack now performs live at venues from Carnegie Hall to BB&T Pavilion to the Beacon Theater -and even at Camp A cappella. They kick-started their performing career at events like SingStrong's ACA-IDOL, and they are excited to return as repeat Headliners!
[Performing Sat 7PM]
Backtrack is a five-member professional group from NYC, with an emphasis on covers of today's top pop music. Founded in 2013, Backtrack was originally formed to create viral YouTube videos. Today they boast over 10 million views and 110,000 subscribers. They've appeared on PopTV & Scary Mommy’s "Lullaby League" hosted by Parks and Recreation star, Jim O’Heir, Steve Harvey's daytime show, STEVE!, and Broadway's Kinky Boots. Backtrack now performs live at venues from Carnegie Hall to BB&T Pavilion to the Beacon Theater -and even at Camp A cappella. They kick-started their performing career at events like SingStrong's ACA-IDOL, and they are excited to return as repeat Headliners!
[Performing Sat 7PM]
Dopplers
Dopplers hail from Copenhagen, Denmark. Defying expectations, their performance is theatrical, organic and haunting, combining intriguing sonic artistry and symbolic staging and gestures. Evocative and powerfully dynamic, the Dopplers perform original material in a style that resonates with influences of Nordic folk melodies, classical structure, and Middle-Eastern scales. Founded by Astrid Vang-Pedersen in 2009, these 10 vocalists take audiences on an international journey filled with the unexpected. In 2015, Dopplers released their first original EP to rave reviews. They are excited to make their US debut at SingStrong
[Performing Sat 7PM and Sun 2PM]
Dopplers hail from Copenhagen, Denmark. Defying expectations, their performance is theatrical, organic and haunting, combining intriguing sonic artistry and symbolic staging and gestures. Evocative and powerfully dynamic, the Dopplers perform original material in a style that resonates with influences of Nordic folk melodies, classical structure, and Middle-Eastern scales. Founded by Astrid Vang-Pedersen in 2009, these 10 vocalists take audiences on an international journey filled with the unexpected. In 2015, Dopplers released their first original EP to rave reviews. They are excited to make their US debut at SingStrong
[Performing Sat 7PM and Sun 2PM]
Women of the World
Their members come from across the globe and their music is a celebration of diversity. Women of the World are the 2017 ACA-OPEN champions and the 2014 National Harmony Sweepstakes champions (the only group to have won both). Honoring global folk traditions, their repertoire spans music in 29 languages. Nominees for the 2013 Boston Music Awards and 2014 Independent Music Awards, Women of the World has toured North America and Asia, collaborating with Grammy-award winning vocalist, Bobby McFerrin and African vocal icon, Angelique Kidjo. They serve as cultural ambassadors of peace, working with the United Nations and delighting audiences at venues like Carnegie Hall, The Blue Note, & Boston Symphony Hall. This marks their SingStrong debut! [Performing Sat 7:00PM]
Their members come from across the globe and their music is a celebration of diversity. Women of the World are the 2017 ACA-OPEN champions and the 2014 National Harmony Sweepstakes champions (the only group to have won both). Honoring global folk traditions, their repertoire spans music in 29 languages. Nominees for the 2013 Boston Music Awards and 2014 Independent Music Awards, Women of the World has toured North America and Asia, collaborating with Grammy-award winning vocalist, Bobby McFerrin and African vocal icon, Angelique Kidjo. They serve as cultural ambassadors of peace, working with the United Nations and delighting audiences at venues like Carnegie Hall, The Blue Note, & Boston Symphony Hall. This marks their SingStrong debut! [Performing Sat 7:00PM]
FACE
High energy Rock at its most entertaining! Fans may recognize FACE from their performances on NBC's TV show, “The Sing-Off,” or their non-stop world touring. From headlining at Edinburgh, Scotland’s prestigious Festival Fringe, to Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, to Colorado's Red Rocks, FACE has opened for such diverse performers as Jon Bon Jovi, Jay Leno, Manhattan Transfer, Culture Club & Boy George, Rick Springfield, and Robin Thicke. Critics and fans rave: “[Face] communicates with a directness and warmth – perhaps America at its best.” (Norbbottens Kuriren) “An instant connection – twinkling eyes suggesting a mischievous love of what was about to happen.” (FringeReview.co.uk) “A true American heartland sound.” (Recorded A Cappella Review Board) Beloved in their home state of Colorado, Face regularly performs for sold-out audiences. They headlined SingStrong Chicago in 2016 and this marks their SingStrong NY debut!
[Performing Sat 9:30 PM]
High energy Rock at its most entertaining! Fans may recognize FACE from their performances on NBC's TV show, “The Sing-Off,” or their non-stop world touring. From headlining at Edinburgh, Scotland’s prestigious Festival Fringe, to Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, to Colorado's Red Rocks, FACE has opened for such diverse performers as Jon Bon Jovi, Jay Leno, Manhattan Transfer, Culture Club & Boy George, Rick Springfield, and Robin Thicke. Critics and fans rave: “[Face] communicates with a directness and warmth – perhaps America at its best.” (Norbbottens Kuriren) “An instant connection – twinkling eyes suggesting a mischievous love of what was about to happen.” (FringeReview.co.uk) “A true American heartland sound.” (Recorded A Cappella Review Board) Beloved in their home state of Colorado, Face regularly performs for sold-out audiences. They headlined SingStrong Chicago in 2016 and this marks their SingStrong NY debut!
[Performing Sat 9:30 PM]
West Side 5
Taking the baton from greats like Manhattan Transfer, West Side 5 has been elevating vocal jazz with swinging rhythms, complex harmonies, and a distinctly original sound. Formed in the summer of 2009 on the west side of Manhattan, WS5 quickly went on to win the Mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes (in both 2010 and 2016) while garnering multiple awards for Audience Favorite and Best Arrangement. Their album earned two CARA nominations (Best Song & Best Album), and the group’s innovative take on “As Time Goes By” was featured on the prestigious Voices Only Forte compilation. Headliners at SingStrong DC and Chicago, this marks their 1st appearance at SingStrong NY, and their first with their newly revamped line-up of superstar talent!
[Performing Sat 9:30PM]
Taking the baton from greats like Manhattan Transfer, West Side 5 has been elevating vocal jazz with swinging rhythms, complex harmonies, and a distinctly original sound. Formed in the summer of 2009 on the west side of Manhattan, WS5 quickly went on to win the Mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes (in both 2010 and 2016) while garnering multiple awards for Audience Favorite and Best Arrangement. Their album earned two CARA nominations (Best Song & Best Album), and the group’s innovative take on “As Time Goes By” was featured on the prestigious Voices Only Forte compilation. Headliners at SingStrong DC and Chicago, this marks their 1st appearance at SingStrong NY, and their first with their newly revamped line-up of superstar talent!
[Performing Sat 9:30PM]
FACE
High energy Rock at its most entertaining! Fans may recognize FACE from their performances on NBC's TV show, “The Sing-Off,” or their non-stop world touring. From headlining at Edinburgh, Scotland’s prestigious Festival Fringe, to Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, to Colorado's Red Rocks, FACE has opened for such diverse performers as Jon Bon Jovi, Jay Leno, Manhattan Transfer, Culture Club & Boy George, Rick Springfield, and Robin Thicke. Critics and fans rave: “[Face] communicates with a directness and warmth – perhaps America at its best.” (Norbbottens Kuriren) “An instant connection – twinkling eyes suggesting a mischievous love of what was about to happen.” (FringeReview.co.uk) “A true American heartland sound.” (Recorded A Cappella Review Board) Beloved in their home state of Colorado, Face regularly performs for sold-out audiences. They headlined SingStrong Chicago in 2016 and this marks their SingStrong NY debut!
[Performing Sat 9:30 PM]
High energy Rock at its most entertaining! Fans may recognize FACE from their performances on NBC's TV show, “The Sing-Off,” or their non-stop world touring. From headlining at Edinburgh, Scotland’s prestigious Festival Fringe, to Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, to Colorado's Red Rocks, FACE has opened for such diverse performers as Jon Bon Jovi, Jay Leno, Manhattan Transfer, Culture Club & Boy George, Rick Springfield, and Robin Thicke. Critics and fans rave: “[Face] communicates with a directness and warmth – perhaps America at its best.” (Norbbottens Kuriren) “An instant connection – twinkling eyes suggesting a mischievous love of what was about to happen.” (FringeReview.co.uk) “A true American heartland sound.” (Recorded A Cappella Review Board) Beloved in their home state of Colorado, Face regularly performs for sold-out audiences. They headlined SingStrong Chicago in 2016 and this marks their SingStrong NY debut!
[Performing Sat 9:30 PM]
Women of the World
Their members come from across the globe and their music is a celebration of diversity. Women of the World are the 2017 ACA-OPEN champions and the 2014 National Harmony Sweepstakes champions (the only group to have won both). Honoring global folk traditions, their repertoire spans music in 29 languages. Nominees for the 2013 Boston Music Awards and 2014 Independent Music Awards, Women of the World has toured North America and Asia, collaborating with Grammy-award winning vocalist, Bobby McFerrin and African vocal icon, Angelique Kidjo. They serve as cultural ambassadors of peace, working with the United Nations and delighting audiences at venues like Carnegie Hall, The Blue Note, & Boston Symphony Hall. This marks their SingStrong debut! [Performing Sat 7:00PM]
Their members come from across the globe and their music is a celebration of diversity. Women of the World are the 2017 ACA-OPEN champions and the 2014 National Harmony Sweepstakes champions (the only group to have won both). Honoring global folk traditions, their repertoire spans music in 29 languages. Nominees for the 2013 Boston Music Awards and 2014 Independent Music Awards, Women of the World has toured North America and Asia, collaborating with Grammy-award winning vocalist, Bobby McFerrin and African vocal icon, Angelique Kidjo. They serve as cultural ambassadors of peace, working with the United Nations and delighting audiences at venues like Carnegie Hall, The Blue Note, & Boston Symphony Hall. This marks their SingStrong debut! [Performing Sat 7:00PM]
Dopplers
Dopplers hail from Copenhagen, Denmark. Defying expectations, their performance is theatrical, organic and haunting, combining intriguing sonic artistry and symbolic staging and gestures. Evocative and powerfully dynamic, the Dopplers perform original material in a style that resonates with influences of Nordic folk melodies, classical structure, and Middle-Eastern scales. Founded by Astrid Vang-Pedersen in 2009, these 10 vocalists take audiences on an international journey filled with the unexpected. In 2015, Dopplers released their first original EP to rave reviews. They are excited to make their US debut at SingStrong [Performing Sat 7PM and Sun 2PM]
Dopplers hail from Copenhagen, Denmark. Defying expectations, their performance is theatrical, organic and haunting, combining intriguing sonic artistry and symbolic staging and gestures. Evocative and powerfully dynamic, the Dopplers perform original material in a style that resonates with influences of Nordic folk melodies, classical structure, and Middle-Eastern scales. Founded by Astrid Vang-Pedersen in 2009, these 10 vocalists take audiences on an international journey filled with the unexpected. In 2015, Dopplers released their first original EP to rave reviews. They are excited to make their US debut at SingStrong [Performing Sat 7PM and Sun 2PM]
Iris Vocals
Iris is the Winner of the 2018 ACA-OPEN held at Carnegie Hall. They also received the judges' awards for Best Arrangement, Best Vocal Percussion and Best Soloist making them the most highly awarded group in that competition's history. This NYC vocal trio re-imagines classic songs with intricate vocal arrangements and powerful leads. Iris pushes the artistic boundaries of what three voices can create. This marks their SingStrong debut!
[Performing SAT 9:30 PM]
Iris is the Winner of the 2018 ACA-OPEN held at Carnegie Hall. They also received the judges' awards for Best Arrangement, Best Vocal Percussion and Best Soloist making them the most highly awarded group in that competition's history. This NYC vocal trio re-imagines classic songs with intricate vocal arrangements and powerful leads. Iris pushes the artistic boundaries of what three voices can create. This marks their SingStrong debut!
[Performing SAT 9:30 PM]
Blue Jupiter
Broadway Records recording artists, Blue Jupiter are back! You may recognize Blue Jupiter's lead Diana Preisler from her starring role in the internationally syndicated a cappella TV Show, "Pitch Slapped," on Lifetime TV! The group gained national fame as the voices of Oreo Cookie, Nokia and Nickelodeon. This NYC quartet has toured the world from Alaska to Florida, NY to Hong Kong, and even on the high seas as Royal Carribean headliners. They've worked with famed producer and American Idol judge, Randy Jackson, sharing the stage with Pentatonix, Take 6, The Roots, 3rd Eye Blind, Trey Songz, Livingston Taylor, as well as almost all the winning groups from all seasons of NBC's "The Sing-Off". They've been seen by millions on Oprah, Huff Post, College Humor, and VH1's Save the Music. CARA, RARB, WAMMY and Harmony Sweeps awards round out their aca-resume. Their style? Twisted Broadway meets high energy pop rock. Broadway baby, beatboxer, soulful tenor and human orchestra. That's the out-of-this-world sound of Blue Jupiter! [Performing Sat 7PM]
Broadway Records recording artists, Blue Jupiter are back! You may recognize Blue Jupiter's lead Diana Preisler from her starring role in the internationally syndicated a cappella TV Show, "Pitch Slapped," on Lifetime TV! The group gained national fame as the voices of Oreo Cookie, Nokia and Nickelodeon. This NYC quartet has toured the world from Alaska to Florida, NY to Hong Kong, and even on the high seas as Royal Carribean headliners. They've worked with famed producer and American Idol judge, Randy Jackson, sharing the stage with Pentatonix, Take 6, The Roots, 3rd Eye Blind, Trey Songz, Livingston Taylor, as well as almost all the winning groups from all seasons of NBC's "The Sing-Off". They've been seen by millions on Oprah, Huff Post, College Humor, and VH1's Save the Music. CARA, RARB, WAMMY and Harmony Sweeps awards round out their aca-resume. Their style? Twisted Broadway meets high energy pop rock. Broadway baby, beatboxer, soulful tenor and human orchestra. That's the out-of-this-world sound of Blue Jupiter! [Performing Sat 7PM]
West Side 5
Taking the baton from greats like Manhattan Transfer, West Side 5 has been elevating vocal jazz with swinging rhythms, complex harmonies, and a distinctly original sound. Formed in the summer of 2009 on the west side of Manhattan, WS5 quickly went on to win the Mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes (in both 2010 and 2016 -the only group done so) while garnering multiple awards for Audience Favorite and Best Arrangement. Their album earned two CARA nominations (Best Song & Best Album), and the group’s innovative take on “As Time Goes By” was featured on the prestigious Voices Only Forte compilation. Headliners at SingStrong DC and Chicago, this marks their 1st appearance at SingStrong NY, and their first with their newly revamped line-up of superstar talent!
[Performing Sat 9:30PM]
Taking the baton from greats like Manhattan Transfer, West Side 5 has been elevating vocal jazz with swinging rhythms, complex harmonies, and a distinctly original sound. Formed in the summer of 2009 on the west side of Manhattan, WS5 quickly went on to win the Mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes (in both 2010 and 2016 -the only group done so) while garnering multiple awards for Audience Favorite and Best Arrangement. Their album earned two CARA nominations (Best Song & Best Album), and the group’s innovative take on “As Time Goes By” was featured on the prestigious Voices Only Forte compilation. Headliners at SingStrong DC and Chicago, this marks their 1st appearance at SingStrong NY, and their first with their newly revamped line-up of superstar talent!
[Performing Sat 9:30PM]
Greater Nassau Chorus (GNC)
Ranked as one of the top ten barbershop choruses in the world, GNC are also the Region 15’s International Top Ten Finalist! Under Master Director 700, Harriette Walters, this Sweet Adelines group boasts a stunning 12 Regional 1st place finishes and 9 top-ten international finishes. Since 1960, GNC’s repertoire of pop standards, Broadway tunes, and even rock classics have made them a barbershop chorus for this generation. They've performed at Radio City Music Hall, CBS Sunday Morning News, and at many charitable events on LI. Don't miss this award-winning, his multigenerational ensemble!
[Performing Sun 2PM]
Ranked as one of the top ten barbershop choruses in the world, GNC are also the Region 15’s International Top Ten Finalist! Under Master Director 700, Harriette Walters, this Sweet Adelines group boasts a stunning 12 Regional 1st place finishes and 9 top-ten international finishes. Since 1960, GNC’s repertoire of pop standards, Broadway tunes, and even rock classics have made them a barbershop chorus for this generation. They've performed at Radio City Music Hall, CBS Sunday Morning News, and at many charitable events on LI. Don't miss this award-winning, his multigenerational ensemble!
[Performing Sun 2PM]
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