This contest invites for the participation: vocal studios, as individual performers – soloist
Spain, Barcelona – Costa Brava
2025
July 13 – 18
2026
July 12 — 17
2027
July 08 — 13
The international vocal contest in Spain Voices of Costa Brava holds special significance in the competitive lives of vocalists from various countries. Soloists, duets, trios, and ensembles who perform popular and original works are eligible to participate.
This annual noteworthy event brings together the most talented vocalists in Spain for the competition. During the contest days, representatives of city authorities and the media attend the performances. It is a unique opportunity to search for sponsors who can support young talents on the international stage of creativity.
A vocal masterclass program is provided for leaders. Participants are given the opportunity to visit excursions, intellectual games, and discos during their free time.
⚠️ We give our priority to learning and sharing experiences. At this contest a big attention is paid to the educational program. The event includes master classes, workshops. Teachers who have completed the master classes receive a certificate.
Based on the results of the vocal contest, laureates of three degrees and winners of the Grand Prix, diploma holders, and festival participants are determined by an international jury of vocalists. The vocal festival-contest in Spain is a celebration of song and voice, and a huge honor to showcase oneself at a high level. Each vocalist participant in the Voices of Costa Brava festival competition receives prizes and diplomas from the founders and organizers of the festival.
Lloret de Mar is located in the southern part of the Costa Brava, approximately 70 km northeast of Barcelona. It os one of the most popular resorts in the Mediterranean and the liveliest destination on this stretch of the Spanish coastline. The village, once a fishing community, covers an area of 48 square kilometers and boasts five main beaches along seven kilometers of coastline.
Visitors can reach Barcelona and its airport, El Prat, by train with connections to other destinations. Girona airport, which is just a 35-minute drive away, serves the local area. The beaches of Lloret are well-maintained and have crystal clear waters. Divers can explore the interesting areas around the rocky headlands. The main beach has a pleasant promenade with beautiful views and many excellent bars and restaurants.
Lloret has excellent tourist infrastructure with sports facilities, shopping, leisure activities and restaurants available for tourists. The safe and sandy beaches, which enjoy warm temperatures during the summer months are ideal for beach lovers. In addition, Europe’s largest water park, zoo, and the Universal Studios Port Aventura theme park are all easily accessible.
Fiestalonia emerged as a result of our tireless efforts to revolutionize traditional festivals with more sophisticated and comfortable ones.
As organizers of international choral festivals and competitions, we take pride in the exceptional quality of our events. Our team of highly skilled professionals is committed to creating awe-inspiring and emotionally charged festivals that leave a lasting impression in the minds of attendees.
As a leading player in the festival event organizing industry, we understand the power we wield to influence the status quo by setting the bar high with our introduction of new standards and innovations. Quality is at the forefront of our ethos and we strive to embody the best traditions of international cultural gatherings. We have earned our position as the epitome of refinement, and our festivals have become a symbol of excellence in Spain and Europe.
All of our programs consist of two parts:
1. Participation in the competition and festival 2. Participation in the Festival without competing in the competition*.
* For those who don’t want to participate in the competitive program, but wish to participate in the festival. They will still participate in the other festival activities including: joint rehearsals, workshops and master classes, where they receive advice and an official certificate from the renowned international experts during a brief discussion in an open and friendly atmosphere. Non competing participants will also perform at international friendship concerts combining different kinds of art. Communication with other participants, an open exchange of experience as well as a lot of master classes with internationally recognized experts, will certainly bring you to a whole new level of creativity!
6 reasons why you need participate in vocal contest
CATEGORIES
I category: academic singing;
II category: jazz singing;
III category: rock and rap;
IV category: folk singing;
V category: pop singing;
VI category: musical.
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
Each group shall present 1 competition composition of 2-5 minutes duration. Each soloist – one number up to 4 minutes.
If the timing of your performance is out of scope, it is necessary to agree this with the Organizing Committee.
All compositions must be recorded on USB flash media. It is also obligatory to have backup copies of the tracks. Only the following audio formats are accepted: MP3, WAV, AIFF.
It is obligatory to specify soloists, duets, and small forms of three to five people.
Both groups and soloists are prohibited to use plus phonograms during the competition performances.
In the vocal competition it is allowed to use “backing vocals” prescribed in the phonogram.
Spectacular design of the number is allowed (dancers, scenery, decorations, props).
In the application it’s necessary to specify if the layout of performances is needed or if the work will be executed by one set.
AGE GROUPS OF THE PARTICIPANTS
I) younger than 9 years old II ) 10-12 years III) 13-15 years IV) 16-19 years V) 20-25 years VI) from 26 years VII) Mixed age category Mixta
ESTIMATION OF AGE — For DUO/TRIO/QUARTET – the group age is calculated from the oldest participant’s age. — For ensembles, groups of 5 or more people the age is calculated based on the average age of the group.
JURY & EVALUATION CRITERIA
Information about members of the jury of the contest “Voices of Costa Brava“ will be published later.
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.
Evaluation criteria
purity of the intonation and quality of sound;
beauty of the timbre and the voice strength;
scenic culture, artistic skill
Mastery – technique of movements’ execution
AWARDS
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 become 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 Prize winners of the contest “Voices of Costa Brava“.
Grand Prix winners receive a big cup and diplomas (one per group/quartet/trio/duo/solo);
First place winners receive a standard trophy and diplomas (one per group/quartet/trio/duo/solo);
Second and third place winners receive diplomas (one per group/quartet/trio/duo/solo);
All contestants receive diplomas with their results (one per group/quartet/trio/duet/solo).
*Groups of 5 people or more, receive a special engraving from the city authorities. *Each leader and sponsor of the group receives a letter of thanks on stamped paper of the Kingdom of Spain. *Each contestant in the group can request a personal diploma and medal for an additional fee (before the competition).
PROGRAM OF STAY
1st day: – check in to a hotel (from 14:00); – meeting with the organizers of the contest; – presentation of the excursion programs; 20:00 – dinner;
2nd day: 8:00 – breakfast; 13:00 – lunch (if you have ordered this option for an additional cost); 14:00 – rehearsal; 17:00 – beginning of the contest; 21:00 – dinner.
3rd day: 8:00 – breakfast, free day; 09:00 – excursions (optionally for an additional charge); 13:00 – lunch (if you have ordered this option for an additional cost); 20:00 – dinner.
4th day: 8:00 – breakfast, free day; 09:00 – excursions for those who are interested (for an additional charge); 13:00 – lunch (if you have ordered this option for an additional cost); 20:00 – dinner.
5th day: 8:00 – breakfast, free day; 09:00 – excursions (optionally for an additional charge); 13:00 – lunch (if you have ordered this option for an additional cost); 18:00 – beginning of the Gala concert and Awards Ceremony. 20:00 – dinner.
6 th day: 8:00 – 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 have ordered lunch at the hotel and you don’t attend due to excursions, or concerts, please order a ‘Picnic’ (dry ration) at the hotel reception 24 hours in advance that you can take with you in the box.
PRICES and WHAT IS INCLUDED INTO THE PRICE
PERIOD OF ACCEPTING THE APPLICATIONS
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.
Download the contest program in PDF format
We currently have on our website
For the contest: In the nomination:
Submit pre-application form
The application can be supplemented or changed at any time
I would like to thank sincerely for the excellent organization of the festival “Dance Factory”. A storm of emotions. A bunch of positive emotions. Admire the level of preparedness of the participants, all the great stalwarts simply enjoyed when watching their performances. Just want to say more about the organizers of the competition, they are also great professional everything was top notch. I’d love to come yet, more to go there, and then all I could not see. Week positivity, joy, smiles and good humor. I look forward to further cooperation! Thanks again!
Shou Ishikawa
I am very happy to take part in such a large-scale competition Dali’s Mustache and receive a high appreciation of my work! I am proud to share the result and comments from the distinguished jury! I appreciate the opinion of each master from the jury and I’m ready to move on! Thank you very much!
Arina Khandamian
Thank you Fiestalonia for the wonderful experience of taking part at the Golden Voices of Montserrat. Our lives were enriched visiting the beautiful Catalonia and we are humbled by the opportunity to have sung in the Santa Maria. Thank you to the organizers and the judges. We will treasure this tour in our hearts always. From the Drierie Choir, South Africa
Alida Greyvenstein
Hi i was in Fiestalonia last week in Spain!! I am from Israel …i were there with dance school “Vizavi”. Thanks David for everything! We had amazing days and i felt unusual emotions! Its incredible festival Don’t think twice to get there Thank you ! Viktoria geri @viktoriageri inst.
VIKTORIA GERI
Thank you so much for the wonderful time we had in Lloret de Mar. We had a wonderful reception. Well organised trips and a wonderful hotel and excellent food. The choristers enjoyed themselves tremendously. They just loved winning the Grand Prize and cannot stop talking about the gala evening.
Ida Strydom
Hi everyone I am Ramneet singh Director of Bhangra desire international folk art club,India,we participated in the fiestalonia Georgia last week , it was a great festival for us the all team members of fiestalonia Milenio was good to us , the hospitality by vector travel was very good , I would like to thank all team member of fiestalonia Milenio and Dato Mr David . Thanks again
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