​The Edge Effect strives to prove that singers do not need autotune and computers to put on a great show for all ages. The group’s music is as diverse as its members are, offering a wide array of styles and showcasing influences that span decades. The group is taking a cappella to the next level, and you won’t want to miss its exciting performance. Tickets for this show are only $10!

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Rob Dietz is one of this year’s competition judges and masterclass instructors. Dietz is a multiple award-winning singer, vocal percussionist, composer and teacher, performing a cappella-style arrangements for more than 20 years. He also served as a VoiceJam Competition judge in 2023.

When asked what he appreciates about a cappella competitions, Dietz said he loves when groups bring a variety of different performance styles to the competition.

“A cappella is a choice of instrumentation, not a genre — meaning you can sing a cappella in any genre you want!” Dietz said. “A lot of groups sing pop music, but there are often influences of jazz, hip hop, R&B, country, gospel, soul — you name it. I love it when groups incorporate different genres for competition in ways that feel really unique to them. It can result in some very memorable musical moments. Plus, it’s always fun to show off what the human voice is capable of.”

Tickets to the VoiceJam Competition are $27 plus applicable fees. Combo tickets to both the headliner concert by The Edge Effect and the VoiceJam Competition are $29. Purchase tickets at www.waltonartscenter.org, by calling (479) 443-5600 weekdays 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. or in person at the Walton Arts Center Box Office weekdays 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.