International A Cappella Competition Graz, Austria
vokal.total15th - 19th of July 2025
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Who We Are
aboutThe a cappella scene has its annual meeting in Graz to compete for the highly coveted Ward Swingle Awards. In this week, where so many a cappella enthusiasts meet, you can feel the spirit of community over competition. Even the audience can feel this positive atmosphere and is surprised again and again be the versatility of the human voice. vokal.total is more than a competition. We represent the diversity and joy of music. We are a steppingstone into a career in the music business. The whole team, easy to recognize by their red t-shirts, define the success of our competition. Together we inspire the a cappella world to more creativity, passion and friendship. Through our years of experience, our reliable and high quality work we want to be a platform across cultures to build international bridges and strengthen the sense of solidarity.
What, When and Where!?
programA week of many great events is waiting for you in Graz! Here is a list for you to keep track of what we’ve planned.
You can download the full festival program here.
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TicketsTuesday, July 15th 2025Doors: 3:30 pm | Event: 4:00 pmMinoritensaalzwo3wir (AUT), The Bleinders (TPE), Les Chanteuses Anonymes (BEL)vokal.total.unplugged II
TicketsTuesday, July 15th 2025Doors: 6:30 pm | Event: 7:00 pmMinoritensaalThe Bookmarks (GEO), Flok (FIN), Pitch Pipe Project (GER), Vocalodie (AUT)vokal.total.augmented
TicketsWednesday, July 16th 2025Doors: 6:30 pm | Event: 7:00 pmDom im BergElision (GBR), Beat Poetry Club (AUT), eleven seconds (GER), zwo3wir (AUT), Pinopela (PHI), The Bookmarks (GEO)vokal.total.beatbox battle
TicketsThursday, July 17th 2025Doors: 6:30 pm | Event: 7:00 pmDom im BergBigG (AUT) | BizKit (USA) Dudz (BRA) | Epos (GBR) Gelber (ISR) | Julard (FRA)vokal.total.pure I
TicketsFriday, July 18th 2025Doors: 3:30 pm | Event: 4:00 pmDom im BergPinopela (PHI), The Bookmarks (GEO), eleven seconds (GER), laulaa (GER), Flok (FIN)vokal.total.beatbox showcase
Friday, July 18th 2025Doors: 5:00 pm | Event: 5:00 pmParkhouseD-Low (GBR), FootboxG (BEL), Spiderhorse (USA), Kaos (GER), KBA (DEN)Free Entryvokal.total.pure II
TicketsFriday, July 18th 2025Doors: 6:30 pm | Event: 7:00 pmDom im Berg4ME (AUT), Voice Drops (HUN), The Bleinders (TPE), Anakrousis Vocal Group (ITA), Elision (GBR)vokal.total.mic’d choir
TicketsSaturday, July 19th 2025Doors: 1:30 pm | Event: 2:00 pmDom im BergdasVOK (AUT) Naked Notes (AUT), Greg is back JUNIOR (GER)vokal.total.winners concert
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For our participating Groups we organize concerts in different places all over Styria. This gives our international guests the chance to see the beautiful countrysides and to get a taste of Austria. The joyful spirit of vokal.total gets carried along!
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TicketsFriday, July 18th 2025Doors: 6:30 pm | Event: 7:00 pmKirche Edelsbach bei FeldbachGreg is back JUNIOR (GER), Herzonanz (AUT)
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newsWe're excited to announce that this year the vokal.total vibe will also be spread "out of Graz" and in Edelsbach bei Feldbach! Enjoy performances by Greg is Back JUNIOR (who will take part in our mic'd choir competition on July 19th) and the regional ensemble Herzonanz. 💚
The yodel is one of the most remarkable forms of Alpine folk music and has become a true expression of pure joy! Yodel teacher Olivia Koland‘s goal is „to bring yodeling into the world as something joyful and to give people their voices back.“ ⛰️❤️ Date: Saturday, July 19th 2025, 11.45-13.15 Place: Johann-Joseph-Fux-Konservatorium, Griesgasse 27, 8020 Graz Price: 30€ Sign up via our website!
Learning a whole vocal arrangement with a completely new choir in only 2.5 hours of rehearsing? Absolutely possible in this workshop! Choir director, arranger, teacher and vocal coach Andrea Figallo is going to work with you on Jacob Collier’s “Little Blue” in a four part arrangement for singers of all levels. 🩵 Date: Saturday, July 19th 2025, 9.00-11.30 Place: Johann-Joseph-Fux-Konservatorium, Griesgasse 27, 8020 Graz Price: 30€ Sign up via our website!
Dive into the Anatomy, Physiology, Acoustics and Perception of Voice so you can learn to not only hear but also feel and see your voice. Singer, composer and vocal coach Patrik Thurner will teach you about different vocal colors and voice qualities that can open up another tool box for your singing. 🗣️ Date: Friday, July 18th 2025, 13.45-15.15 Place: Johann-Joseph-Fux-Konservatorium, Griesgasse 27, 8020 Graz Price: 30€ Sign up via our website!
The Honorable Jury
juryParticipating Groups
groupsWe are looking forward to welcoming the following groups at vokal.total.2025
Time To Say Thank You!
supporters and co-operationsWe are very thankful for the generous support from: