2027 VASTA Conference: Global Acoustics of Vocal Traditions: Keeping, Revising, Letting Go
Dates: 19 – 23 October, 2026

This conference we’ll explore identity-making in relation to the traditions of voice we inherit, or have hoisted upon us. How do we honor ourselves through our work as practitioners?

Conference Schedule: (Check back for more info soon!)

Tuesday, October 19th

Registration, Opening Ceremony, & Welcome Dinner

Wednesday, October 20th

All-Day Sessions

Thursday, October 21st

All-Day Sessions & Keynote Presentation, Identity Cabaret

Friday, October 22nd

All-Day Sessions: (with Virtual Access)

Saturday, October 23rd

Keynote Presentation & Closing Ceremony

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Global Acoustics of Vocal Traditions:
The 2027 VASTA Conference

Dates: 19 – 23 October, 2026
Location: University of the Arts, Helsinki, Finland