Competitive & creative
ICCA-recognized sets that mix classic pop ballads with lesser-known artists and bold sonic choices.
New York City
Looking for NYC a cappella groups?
Vocollision is a premier competitive a cappella group in New York City — inventive, diverse, and ICCA-recognized. If you’re comparing NYC a cappella groups or searching for a standout competitive sound, start here.
What makes Vocollision different
Founded in 2008, Vocollision pushes modern collegiate a cappella with risk-taking arrangements, storytelling through choreography, and a family culture that lifts every member. The group has earned recognition from the International Championships of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), including Quarterfinal Champions titles and outstanding awards for arrangement, choreography, vocal percussion, and video.
Based in NYC
A New York City group performing across campus, the city, and the collegiate a cappella circuit.
Open to all voice parts
Sopranos, altos, mezzos, tenors, basses, and beatboxers — all majors welcome to audition.
Available for booking
Hire Vocollision for shows, events, and collaborations. Contact us to book an NYC a cappella group.
ICCA awards
Vocollision is one of NYU’s top competitive a cappella groups, with repeated ICCA recognition across championships and specialty awards:
- 2025 ICCA Quarterfinals — Outstanding Arrangement; Outstanding Vocal Percussion; Quarterfinal Second Place
- 2024 ICCA Semifinals — Outstanding Choreography; Semifinal Fourth Place
- 2024 ICCA Quarterfinals — Quarterfinal Champions; Outstanding Arrangement; Outstanding Choreography; Outstanding Vocal Percussion
- 2023 ICCA Quarterfinals — Outstanding Vocal Percussion; Quarterfinal Second Place
- 2021 ICCA Quarterfinals — Quarterfinal Champions; Outstanding Arrangement; Outstanding Video
NYC a cappella — FAQ
What are the best NYC a cappella groups?
New York City has several collegiate and professional a cappella groups. Vocollision is a premier competitive NYU group known for inventive sets and multiple ICCA awards, including Quarterfinal Champions (2021, 2024) and outstanding awards for arrangement, choreography, and vocal percussion.
Is Vocollision a competitive NYC a cappella group?
Yes. Vocollision is a competitive collegiate a cappella group based in New York City and has been recognized by the International Championships of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA).
How do I join an NYC a cappella group?
Vocollision holds auditions for all voice parts and beatboxers. Visit the audition page to apply or learn about upcoming seasons.
Where is Vocollision based?
Vocollision is based in New York City and performs across NYC and collegiate a cappella circuits.
Next steps
Explore performances on the homepage, meet the singers on About, or reach out to book a show.