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Acatex Vocal Festival

Go big or go home, y’all. A new competitive A cappella Festival created by Leia Browning & Isaac

11/03/2026

Another familiar face is riding back into town🌅⭐
Give a warm welcome to Christopher Diaz!!!!

🌵Christopher is an award-winning vocalist, arranger, and educator, best known as the co-founder of the internationally touring a ca****la group The Exchange. Having performed in over 50 countries across six continents, Christopher and The Exchange have shared the stage with major artists, including opening for the Backstreet Boys on their 32-city stadium tour. Christopher also appeared as a runner-up on Season 5 of NBC’s The Sing-Off, where they served on the vocal coaching and arranging staff.

🏜️Beyond performing, Christopher has spent eight years mentoring young artists at A Ca****la Academy and has served as a cultural ambassador for the U.S. Department of State, sharing their passion for vocal music with audiences around the world!

10/27/2026

🌵New to Acatex but certainly no stranger to a ca****la! Help us welcome, Jon Smith!!!!!!!

Currently based in Bristol, UK, Jon is an award-winning vocalist, arranger, director, and educator. He recently completed an eight-year tenure with the five-time GRAMMY-winning vocal group The Swingles and has contributed vocals to major film soundtracks, including Barbie, Wonka, and Mary Poppins Returns. His work has also brought him alongside artists like Jacob Collier, Chris Martin, and Josh Groban⭐️

Beyond performing, Jon is a university lecturer at BIMM Bristol and co-founder of Next Level. He regularly coaches vocal groups around the world, sharing his passion for a ca****la, vocal technique, and healthy singing!

10/24/2026

Well, look who’s back in town!🤠🌵 We’re thrilled to welcome our next featured educator, Michael Brisentine!

⭐️ Based in Baltimore, MD, Michael is a vocalist, director, arranger, and educator with degrees in Vocal Performance, Music Education, and Choral Conducting. They previously served as Music Director of Faux Paz, leading the group to two ICCA Finals appearances, and have founded multiple award-winning scholastic a ca****la groups, including Evolve and Sol.

⭐️ In 2024, Michael founded Crystal Vocal Arts, a vocal school dedicated to inspiring and educating the next generation of a ca****la singers. Their passion for music education has also taken them to workshops and festivals across the country!

10/20/2026

We’ve got another familiar face joining us at Acatex this year!Welcome back, Rob Dietz!🦂

🏜️Based in Los Angeles, Rob is a multiple CARA-winning arranger, vocal percussionist, and educator with over 20 years of experience in contemporary a ca****la. Best known for his work as an arranger and group coach on NBC’s The Sing-Off, Rob has collaborated with incredible artists, including Pentatonix and VoicePlay. His work has also been featured on Glee, America’s Got Talent, and The Late Late Show with James Corden.

🌵Beyond performing and arranging, Rob is the co-founder of A Ca****la Academy and author of A Ca****la 101, sharing his passion for vocal music with the next generation of performers!

We’re thrilled to have him back! For more info visit acatex.org!

10/17/2026

Introducing your first featured educator for the 2026 Acatex Festival!!!

Welcome 🥁🥁🥁 MEL DANEKE!!!!!

🐎 Based in Austin, TX, Mel is an award-winning producer, mixing engineer, performer, and educator. She performs internationally with acclaimed vocal groups Musae and Six Appeal and is the owner of Viridian Productions. With over 25 Contemporary A Ca****la Awards and 15 A Ca****la Video Awards to her name, Mel brings a wealth of experience to the a ca****la community.

Passionate about vocal technique and music education, she regularly leads workshops and masterclasses across the country, inspiring singers and performers of all levels!

We’re excited to have her back! For more info visit acatex.org!

10/13/2026

Introducing the masterminds 🧠 behind our wonderful content
(Since everybody wants to know 🌟🙌🏻)
Everyone show some love for our social media team for acatex!!!

10/13/2026

Introducing the masterminds 🧠 behind our wonderful content
(Since everybody wants to know 🌟🙌🏻)
Everyone show some love for our social media team for acatex!!!

10/10/2026

🦅🪱HOWDY Y’ALL🪱🦅
Time is ticking!!!!!!

DON’T FORGET
- Video submissions to compete are due Oct 30th
- Video submissions to deliberate are due Nov 15th

Got questions? Head to our website “Acatex.org” or shoot us a dm!
We’d be happy to assist you as we continue through this next season!
Can’t wait to see y’all there and always remember...
GO BIG or GO HOMEEEEE!!!!

10/03/2026

HOWDY Y’ALL! Don’t forget!!!!🦅

🌵Video submissions to compete are due Oct 30th

🌵Video submissions to deliberate are due Nov 15th

Got questions? Head to our website “Acatex.org” or shoot us a dm!
We’d be happy to assist you as we continue through this next season!

Can’t wait to see y’all there and always remember...
GO BIG or GO HOMEEEEE!!!!

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Rockwall, TX
75032

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