Say what? ‘UVMagLib’ contest winners fill in the blanks for prizes at CVX Live
At the CVX Live convention March 25-26, Utah Valley Magazine employees turned the pen to the people in a Mad Lib competition called “UVMagLib.” Convention goers and YouTube enthusiasts grabbed the “UVMagLib” form (above) at the Utah Valley Magazine booth and tried their hands at a silly story. Out of more than 40 submissions, these four stood out […]
BYU Vocal Point claims Grammy-equivalent a cappella awards
BYU Vocal Point took home two awards from the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA Awards) on April 12: best male collegiate album and best religious song. The CARA Awards recognize the top a cappella groups around the country including Pentatonix, Rockapella and The King’s Singers — which is why it is considered the equivalent of a Grammy in […]
Vocal Point’s mini-mes cause you to see double in newest music video
The newest BYU Vocal Point music video has you seeing double. In January, Vocal Point held auditions for the roles of their younger selves in their music video, “I Lived,” which was released on YouTube today. They casted young boys between the ages of 9 and 14. “We love this song because it reminds us […]
Weekend best bets (Jan. 16-18)
From the Point of the Mountain all the way down to Santaquin, Utah Valley has a lot to offer — especially in weekend activities. There are no excuses for staying in all weekend when there are these quality events happening around Utah Valley. Here are five of our picks for the upcoming weekend: 1. Vocal Point […]
Weekend best bets (May 23-26)
It’s the weekend at last. Don’t get caught stuck on the couch when there are so many activities happening around Utah Valley. Plus, this week we bring you an extra event for the extended Memorial Day weekend festivities. Here are six events sure to liven up your weekend: 1. “Willy Wonka Jr.” Get a golden ticket […]
BYU’s Vocal Point creates one-cut music video of Newsies Medley
“Seize the day” with BYU’s Vocal Point’s newest music video, “Newsies Medley — Shot A Cappella Tribute in 4K!” Mashing up four different energetic songs from the 1992 Disney musical and current Broadway hit, “Newsies,” Vocal Point pulled off a four-minute video without any cuts that features the nine-member group and 85 backup dancers. The video spotlights different […]
Stuart Edge video reenacts Disney’s ‘Kiss the Girl’ with unsuspecting strangers
http://youtu.be/58l0-Jc_bOk “Sha-la-la-la-la-la, my oh my,” it looks like Stuart Edge has done it again with another kiss pranking video. This time Edge brought in BYU a cappella singing groups Noteworthy (all-female group) and Vocal Point (all-male group) as well as YouTube singer Peter Hollens. In the video, Edge walks up to a girl and begins […]
10 things Utah Valley residents need to know right now
By Chelsea Adams It’s finally Friday. The weekend is mere hours away. Here are 10 things you simply must know before you start your weekend. 1. Rise and shout the Cougars are out BYU men’s basketball team enters the West Coast Conference tournament in Las Vegas as a No. 2 seed. They play Saturday at […]
Vocal Point and Stuart Edge serenade unsuspecting women for Valentine’s Day
Wishing you had a valentine serenading you with romantic music? Look no further than YouTube sensation Stuart Edge, who got his start right here in Utah Valley with his famous mistletoe kissing prank video on the BYU campus. Now with well over half of a million followers, Edge presents his newest video, featuring BYU’s own, […]
As Seen On TV: Utah talent finds place on live television
Utah Valley is hitting high notes on the television singing competition circuit — from American Idol to The Voice. We’ve watched local contestants face the music via brutal celebrity critique. We’ve also sung along as they’ve soared to soulful heights. But no matter what the results of the elimination round, we’re proud to claim these […]
Weekend best bets (Jan. 10-12)
It’s the weekend at last. Don’t get caught stuck on the couch when there are so many activities happening around Utah Valley. Here are five events sure to liven up your weekend: 1. BYU Vocal Point The BYU a cappella boys are back for another high-energy performance. Best known for their appearance on NBC’s “The […]
Weekend best bets (Nov. 1-3)
It’s the weekend at last. Don’t get caught stuck on the couch when there are so many activities happening around Utah Valley. Here are five events sure to liven up your weekend: 1. Halloween Lift Rides While Halloween is officially over this weekend, the Halloween Lift Rides at Sundance Ski Resort have extended through Nov. […]