The international vocal and instrumental contest “MÚSICA DEL MAR” is one of the largest competitions held in Europe. This year, it took place from June 27 to 30 in the stunning and picturesque location of Tossa de Mar. For a few days, this town is immersed in musical streams flowing in from all over the world. Participants of the festival not only become tourists on the Spanish coast but also a part of international culture, receiving well-deserved applause from the audience.
This year’s competition program was divided into two sections: the first included instrumental genres and a cappella performances, and the second featured vocal and pop singing with accompaniment. The competition days were held at two venues – Casa de Cultura in Tossa de Mar and Casino Costa Brava in Lloret de Mar. The GALA CONCERT and the Awards Ceremony traditionally took place at the amazing 12th-century castle-fortress Villa Vella in Tossa de Mar. From the magnificent stage and spectator seats, there is a picturesque view of the Mediterranean Sea and the most beautiful bay on the Costa Brava. To see how the concert went, watch the report video on our official YouTube channel Fiestalonia. Subscribe and stay updated on the latest events.
This competition places great emphasis on the educational program. As part of the event, master classes and workshops are held with international specialists of global renown, whom we invite to enhance the skills of the contestants. This season, participants had the opportunity to attend the master class “Beyond the Notes” by the renowned musician, conductor, composer, and Doctor of Musical Arts in choral performance – John Hooper. He was specially invited to the festival as a jury member and dedicated his workshop to explaining “dynamics, not just f and p and crescendo and diminuendo, but levels of dynamics, the nature of stress, direction, and nuance.”
Among the jury members of the “MÚSICA DEL MAR” competition were:
- Professional singer with a versatile voice that masters Opera, Pop, Musical, Romantic Song, Ballad, Folk. And She is passionate about singing. Noelia Mora
- A professional pianist and teacher, She began her musical studies at a young age in Kazakhstan. She enrolled at the prestigious P.I. Tchaikovsky Professional School of Music in Almaty in 1997. Her passion and dedication to music have led her to a professional career teaching piano at the Municipal School of Music in Tossa de Mar. Yulia Michaeli
- The President and founder of the Spanish festival committee Fiestalonia Milenio. Director of Fiestalonia International Center in London. Member of the jury of the most prestigious competitions in the world. David Dzhaparidze
- Musician, Conductor, Composer. Doctor of Musical Arts in the field of choral music. Most recently he served as an examiner for the London College of Music through the University of West London. He has served as an evaluator and judge at many international competitions : John Hooper
Among the vocalists on stage, there were many participants in the senior group. Teenagers performed famous hits in front of a large audience. The gala concert also featured piano performances by participants from Colombia, Ukraine, and Turkey. The Grand Prix, by unanimous decision of the jury, was awarded to the golden voices of The Boulevard Harmonists from South Africa. See the full list of winners in the results table:
| SOPHIE ALEJANDRA FIALLO SUAREZ – TU ESCUELA DE PIANO / COLOMBIA (piano) Mira Isik / ISTANBUL, TURKEY (piano) | Instrumental Group And Soloists | Golden diploma from 90 to 99 points |
| Nehir Ozcandan / ISTANBUL, TURKEY (piano) ANA LUCÍA FIALLO SUAREZ – TU ESCUELA DE PIANO / COLOMBIA (piano) SARA SOFÍA PRADA PICO – TU ESCUELA DE PIANO / COLOMBIA (piano) VARVARA LUKASHEVA / ODESSA, UKRAINE (piano) Nauryz Aidyn / AKSAI, KAZAKHSTAN (dombra) | Instrumental Group And Soloists | Silver diploma from 80 to 89 points |
| The Boulevard Harmonists / POTCHEFSTROOM, SOUTH AFRICA (“Chanson d’Amour” and “Down by the Riverside”) | Vocal | GRAND PRIX |
| Nil Topac / ISTANBUL, TURKEY (“Love In The Dark” and “Bohemian Rhapsody”) Bahar Beren Kabaklarli / ISTANBUL, TURKEY (“No One Knows Who I Am” and “Please Don’t Make Me Love You”) Dawid Podsiadło – Zespół Piosenki i Ruchu “Tarantule” / GRYFICE, POLAND (“Nieznajomy”) Zeynep Nehir Gokce / ISTANBUL, TURKEY (“Dead mom” and “Meadowlark”) The Boulevard Harmonists / POTCHEFSTROOM, SOUTH AFRICA (“Ailleluia” and “O Radiant Dawn”) | Vocal | Golden diploma from 90 to 99 points |
| Serikov Ilyas / ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN (“Sinyaya vechnost”) Anna Nenchina / RIGA, LATVIA (“Vasarina”) Beliz Su Unsal / ISTANBUL, TURKEY (“She Used To Be Mine” and “When You’re Good To Mama”) Ada Karamanoglu / ISTANBUL, TURKEY (“All I Ask” and “Stronger Than Me”) MS. AQILA PUTRI TANHJAYA / INDONESIA (“Sajojo”) Hrebeniuk Daria / LLORET DE MAR, SPAIN (“Devoted To You”) | Vocal | Silver diploma from 80 to 89 points |
| Anna Nenchina / RIGA, LATVIA (“Dance Monkey”) Zhumadir Zhanaiym / ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN (“Voila”) Hrebeniuk Sofia / LLORET DE MAR, SPAIN (“Shake It Off”) Ellina Langlitz / TORREVIEJA, SPAIN (“Sea”) | Vocal | Bronze diploma from 70 to 79 points |
The atmosphere, feelings, and emotions that the vocal and instrumental competition brings during the festival allow participants not only to immerse themselves in the festive spirit but also to enjoy the beauty of music resonating against the backdrop of the sea waves.
Do you want to participate in the International Vocal and Instrumental Contest “MÚSICA DEL MAR” 2025? Then follow the link and submit your application to participate!
