UK A Cappella Awards
Saturday 21 November 2026
6 - 10pm
Crypt on the Green, Clerkenwell
It's about time we recognised our community
The UK A Cappella Awards aim to recognise and celebrate people who are making strides for a cappella, whether that's through innovating, making a cappella accessible, being an ambassador for the artform, or upping the game for us all. We want to congratulate the unsung heroes of a cappella and ensure that their efforts and achievements are celebrated.
Join us for an awards ceremony with dinner, drinks, and fun at the beautiful Crypt on the Green in Clerkenwell. Tickets will be on sale on Monday 7th September from 10am, so get yours before they sell out!
Meet the Judging Panel
Our wonderful judging panel is made up of experts in a cappella, leaders in their communities, who love the art form as much as we all do!
Kevin Fox
Kevin Fox is an internationally recognised performer, choral director, arranger and workshop leader. Originally from Canada, he sang with Grammy-winning vocal group The Swingles for 12 years and has worked with London Voices on film soundtracks. Kevin has served as Artistic Director of SING! Toronto and Musical Director of Sing: Ultimate A Cappella, and now directs three London community choirs.
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Mark De-Lisser
Mark De-Lisser is one of the UK’s most sought-after choral directors and vocal coaches. He has worked with artists including Ariana Grande, Jessie J and Beverley Knight, and on television programmes including Songs of Praise, The Masked Singer and Our Dementia Choir. Mark arranged the Kingdom Choir’s celebrated Stand by Me for the 2018 Royal Wedding.
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Rachel Walker-Mason
Rachel Walker-Mason is a multi-award-winning songwriter, producer and a cappella specialist. A member of the GRAMMYs and Ivors Academy, she has judged competitions including the ICCAs, CARAs and World Choir Games. Rachel produces new British musicals, mentors emerging songwriters and received a British Citizen Award for her contribution to the arts.
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Alicia Wilson
Alicia Wilson is a vocal arranger, musical director and a cappella performer with experience in the UK and US. She began with Florida State University’s Acabelles before directing the Oxford Belles and performing with Imperial College London’s Imperielles. Alicia competed at the ICCA Finals in New York and now judges ICCA competitions and serves as a UKACS trustee.
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Will Geraint Drake
Will Geraint Drake is an award-winning singer, vocal arranger and educator based in London. He served as musical director and arranger of ICCA UK champions Northern Lights, earning four Outstanding Arrangement awards. His work has featured on BBC One, Classic FM and Broadway Goes A Cappella. Will directs Elision and Enchord and serves as Artistic Director of the Open A Cappella Competition.
Meet the Nominees
The fantastic people below were nominated for their dedication and excellence to a cappella. We congratulate them all and recognise their hard work!
Educator of the Year Award
Goes to a workshop leader of educator who has helped groups or individuals to develop their skills & confidence.
NOMINEES
To be announced Monday 7th Sept
Behind the Scenes Impact Award
Goes to those who keep things running behind the scenes - ecretaries, Treasurers, Producers, Group Managers, and more.
NOMINEES
To be announced Monday 7th Sept
Emerging Leader Award
Goes to an individual in a leadership position who has shown great promise and inspired those they work with.
NOMINEES
To be announced Monday 7th Sept
A Cappella Outreach Award
Goes to a new initiative that helps to spread the word about a cappella to those who might not know about it, or that brings together those who already do a cappella.
NOMINEES
To be announced Monday 7th Sept
Inclusivity & Belonging Award
Goes to an individual, group or organisation that has shown exemplary practise in making a cappella accessible for all.
NOMINEES
To be announced Monday 7th Sept
Outstanding Contribution to A Cappella
Goes to an individual or organisation that has developed a cappella, spread the word, and connected singers across the UK.
NOMINEES
To be announced Monday 7th Sept