The jury of the contest is formed of the most important cultural workers of Spain, France, Canada and other countries of the Eastern Europe and Asia. International jury is formed by the contest’s providers. 

The jury has the right

• not to award all the prizes; 
• to share prize among performers;
• to award special prizes to teachers for outstanding achievements;
• to make a decision about breaking a performance which exceeds the bounds of the regulations;
• the jury evaluates the participants on one hundred-point system, the final result is made up of the average quantity of the received scores and the average value of the progress scores;
• the jury’s decisions are final and are not subject to review.

Judging criteria

1-Technical Proficiency: This criterion assesses the quality of performance, pitch accuracy, intonation, diction, rhythmic precision, breath control, and other technical aspects.

2-Interpretation: It evaluates the choir’s ability to convey emotions and ideas of the musical composition, expressiveness, artistry, depth, and insight into the musical work.

3-Musicianship: This criterion focuses on the choir’s musical understanding and expressiveness, their ability to work in unity, maintain tempo and dynamics, and use dynamic nuances effectively.

4-Repertoire: The evaluation includes the selection and diversity of musical repertoire, the complexity of the pieces chosen, and how well the choir adapts to different styles and genres.

5-Ensemble Interaction: This criterion assesses the unity and coordination of the choir during performance, their ability to listen to each other, synchronize movements, and interact with the conductor.

6-Accuracy of Interpretation: It evaluates how well the choir follows the provided scores and accurately interprets the musical notations.

7-Overall Impression: It encompasses the overall assessment of the choir’s performance, their level of professionalism, originality, and uniqueness.

The jury evaluates the participants on 100-point scale.

Regarding the genres of performing and categories the awards are distributed due to seven age groups

• participants who received up to 70 points become diploma holders;
• participants who received from 70 to 79 points – laureates of the third degree;
• participants who received from 80 to 89 points become laureates of the second degree;
• participants who received from 90 to 99 points become laureates of the first degree;
• participants who received 100 points become Grand Prix winners of the contest “GOLDEN VOICES OF BARCELONA”.
• Grand Prix winners receive a big cup and diplomas (one for each group/category), as well as medals (for each contestant);
• First place winners receive a standard trophy and diplomas (one per group/category) and medals (for each contestant);
• Second and third place winners receive diplomas (one for each group/category) and medals (for each contestant);
• All contestants receive diplomas with their results (one for each group/category), as well as medals (for each contestant).

Each choir is given a personalized certificate in the form of engraving on a special base for its contribution into the cultural international relations.
Each team head and sponsor will be given a personalized thank-you letter on the official numbered letterhead of the kingdom of Spain.
Special trophy cups are provided for the winners.

1st day:
– check-in to a hotel from 14:00 pm;
– dinner;
– meeting with the organizers of the contest;
– presentation of the excursion programs;
– rehearsal (on request);

2nd day:
8:00 – breakfast;
12:30 – lunch;
14:00 – rehearsal;
15:30 – beginning of the contest;
20:00 – dinner.

3rd day:
08:00 – breakfast;
09:00 – possible organization of friendly concerts and master classes;
13:00 – Lunch at the hotel;
18:30 – Gala concert in the main square of the city. Thousands of visitors gather to see this spectacular show of choirs;
21:00 – Dinner at the hotel.

4th day:
08:00 – breakfast;
09:00 – trip to Barcelona
– Short tour in Barcelona;
– Performance at the expiatory church of La Sagrada Família or La Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia or Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi;
– Return to the hotel;
20:00 – dinner;
21:00 – possibility to visit flamenco show with wine, sangria, cava and drinks (for additional fee).

5th day:
– breakfast;
– check out from the hotel at 10:00.

✅ ATTENTION! Organizers have opportunity to modify the program.
✅ ATTENTION! We can provide you with a transfer from airports and train stations to the hotel and back. Ask our managers for the price: info@fiestalonia.net
✅ INCREASE the number of days of your stay and we will organize an excellent excursion program for you! The price of additional days is indicated in the “price” section. For detailed information on excursion programs, you can check with our managers by mail: info@fiestalonia.net
✅ BOOK an excursion program in advance, ask our managers for details about our excursion offer: info@fiestalonia.net

* If you miss the lunch due to excursions or performances you have to ask for dry rations at the reception of your hotel the day before.

* All the rooms in these hotels are reserved as the applications for participation and payment are received. After these hotels are fully booked, you may be offered alternative options for hotels at higher prices. Don’t miss the opportunity and arrange the trip now!

ATTENTION: For accompany who do not perform and do not take part in workshops – a 10% discount is given on the package.

✅ ATTENTION: Price does not include tourist tax. Tourist tax is paid directly by the client directly to the hotel at check in.

WHAT IS INCLUDED INTO THE PRICE:

• 5 days and 4 nights in a three-star hotel or in four-star hotel;
• full board, buffet (breakfast, lunch, dinner)+ drinks;
• three concerts: competitive viewing, performance of choirs in Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi or in La Sagrada Família or in La Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia and Gala Concert with award ceremony;
• certificates and trophy cups from the contest providers;
• special thank-you certificates in the form of engraving on a special base from the town authorities;
• thank-you letters for conductors and sponsors on the official numbered letterheads of the kingdom of Spain;
• Consolidated rehearsals of choirs with foreign choirmasters;
• Master classes;
• contest fee;
• transfer + excursion in Barcelona;
• visas support;
• “Creative Festival Evening – Friendship Meetup Night – Disco, Battles, Open Mic”;
• Live streaming of the contest viewings and Gala concerts on YouTube.

Subscribe to watch the events in the stream: https://www.youtube.com/@fiestalonialive

ADDITIONAL FEES

– For participation in the additional nomination of groups – an additional fee of 275 euros per group.

– Each participant in the group may request a personalized diploma for an additional fee (before the start of the competition).

FREE PLACES

Each 25th group’s participant gets a pack of our services for free!*

Attention: We can provide you with a transfer from airports and train stations to the hotel and back. Ask our managers for the price: info@fiestalonia.net
Attention: Check out from the hotel at 10:00.

Additional services

• Original pictures from the contest, gala concert and the award ceremony on a CD/flash drive;
• Photo services during the trips/excursions. Photoshoots;
• Concertmaster;
• Hair stylist (Make up and hairstyle);
• Master classes from the Spanish art workers;
• Assisting Translator. (accompanying person);
• Video shooting of a contest/gala concert.

Additional Travel services

• Airport transfers to the hotel or any transportation services.
• Hotel reservation in Barcelona

Excursions

• Barcelona city sightseeing tour + The Spanish Village or Aquarium
• Montserrat
• Girona + museum of Salvador Dali
• Port Aventura – entertainment park complex
• Tossa de Mar (city-fortress)!
• Flamenco show with dinner and drinks

*All the extra services are provided on demand. They should be requested minimum 3 days before the beginning of the contest. The prices of the extra services are to be specified from our managers.

Extra Trip

-Trip to the French Riviera for 2 nights with an overnight stay in Nice. Costa Brava (Spain) – Cannes (France) – Nice (France) – Monte Carlo (Monaco).

*For details and pricing, please contact our managers via email at info@fiestalonia.net.

Why is it worth participating in this contest

• one of the biggest choir’s event;
• not just rare, but the only opportunity to perform in the most famous Catholic church in Europe. Now this is real!;
• Sagrada Família and La Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia where the Archbishop’s residence is located – the most popular attractions in one of the most visited European city, which means you will be able to perform in front of thousands of people from all over the world;
• participation in competitions of this magnitude – a great motivation for children and adults to develop their talents and improve themselves;
• bright opening and closing ceremonies;
• evaluation system, which guarantees the highest quality of judging;
• Full board (buffet: breakfast, lunch, dinner + drinks);
• official international numbered certificates with the results of the contest are given not only the choirs, but each individual participant is also given a personalized certificate;
• team heads and sponsors are given personalized thank-you letters on the official numbered letterhead of the kingdom of Spain;
• each choir is given a personalized certificate for its contribution into the cultural international progress in the form of engraving on a special base.

• the last day of receiving of the applications is for 30 days before the beginning of the festival;
• the last day of payment is for 21 days before the beginning of the festival;
• terms and conditions of the agreement are to be requested from our managers.