This contest invites for the participation: Choirs and Vocal Ensembles
Spain, Barcelona – Costa Brava
2025
October 22 — 27
2026
October 23 — 28
2027
October 29 — November 3
The International Choral competition “World Grand Prix for Choral Singing” takes place near Barcelona, in a picturesque resort town Lloret de Mar on the famous Costa Brava. Competition performances and master classes take place in a modern municipal theatre. At the Gala concert, the best choirs will present their most outstanding performances, and the evening will end with an Awards ceremony and a spectacular fireworks display in front of large amount of viewers!
⚠️ 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.
Both professional and amateur choirs are invited to participate in this competition. Would you like to participate in a contest of choirs but don’t have the means to do so? Then hurry to search for sponsors in your region. Such an opportunity may only come once in a lifetime.
The combination of the festival with the competition gives an opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of celebration and music including choirs wishing to perform outside the contest viewing. This is a significant event for choirs combined with an excellent opportunity to relax on the beautiful coast of the Mediterranean under the tender rays of the Spanish sun, visit Girona, Barcelona, visit the Monastery of Montserrat, the French town of Carcassonne or theatre-museum of Salvador Dali in Figueras.
The event is held to promote the art of choral and vocal singing, organ music, as well as to develop creative links between vocal ensembles and choirs of countries, to expand the repertoire of choral groups, creating new choral contacts and exchange of experience. The contestants are evaluated by a professional international jury according to expert evaluation criteria.
As an organiser of international choral festivals and competitions, Fiestalonia appeared as a result of our enthusiastic work, constant search for new ideas and the desire to replace the traditional festivals with more perfect and comfortable ones.
The exceptionally high quality of the festivals is guaranteed by the promise given by the team of Fiestalonia.
Our company is strong thanks to our employees, each of whom is a highly qualified professional and a positive person. We create our festivals as stunning and emotionally charged events that invariably remain in memory as the most vivid life impressions.
We realise that, as a flagship of the industry of organisation of festival events, we have the opportunity to influence the established models of festivals through the introduction of the highest standards and innovations. We focus on quality, we think it is the most important and intrinsic value. We have achieved the position that Fiestalonia festivals personify the refinement embodying the best traditions of international cultural meetings.
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 contest of choirs
CATEGORIES
A
Children’s choirs and youth choirs
The performance program may be of the choir’s choice and should include at least two different musical styles or time periods.
At least one of the pieces must be performed a cappella (without instrumental accompaniment).
A1 – CHILDREN’S CHOIRS
Age groups: 7-16
Singing time: maximum 15 minutes
Minimum Number of Singers -16
A2 – YOUTH CHOIRS OF EQUAL VOICES
Age groups: 16-25
Singing time: maximum 15 minutes
Minimum Number of Singers -16
A3 – YOUTH CHOIRS OF MIXED VOICES
Age groups: 16-25
Singing time: maximum 15 minutes
Minimum Number of Singers -16
B
Vocal Ensembles and Chamber Choirs
The performance program may be of the choir’s choice and should include at least two different musical styles or time periods.
At least one of the pieces must be performed a cappella (without instrumental accompaniment).
Age groups:
1st – 7-10 years old
2nd 11-14 years old
3rd 15-18 years old
4th 18-25 years old
5th above 25 years old
6th Mixed Age Group (participants from various age categories)
Singing time: maximum 15 minutes
Minimum Number of Singers -3
Maximum Number of Singers -16
C
Adult Choirs
The performance program may be of the choir’s choice and should include at least two different musical styles or time periods.
At least one of the pieces must be performed a cappella (without instrumental accompaniment).
С1 – Female Choirs
Age groups: 18 and over
Singing time: maximum 15 minutes
Minimum Number of Singers -17
С2 – Male Choirs
Age groups: 18 and over
Singing time: maximum 15 minutes
Minimum Number of Singers -17
С1 – Mixed Choirs
Age groups: 18 and over
Singing time: maximum 15 minutes
Minimum Number of Singers -17
D
World Sacred Music
Participants can present choral arrangements and ritual music from Christian Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Islamic, Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, and many other traditions. This may also include religious melodies and hymns, prayers, spiritual songs, and ceremonial music.
The performance program may be of the choir’s choice.
Age groups: no age restrictions
Singing time: maximum 15 minutes
Number of Singers no restrictions
E
Folklore
Ensembles perform a folklore program. Corresponding choreography and stage performance are also possible. It is advisable to sing in traditional costumes. If there is no musical notation, please prepare a brief description of the program in English.
The performance program can be chosen by the choir.
Age groups: no age restrictions
Singing time: maximum 15 minutes
Number of Singers no restrictions
F
Pop – jazz – gospel
The performance program may be of the choir’s choice. Performances may include pieces with instrumental accompaniment, phonograms or a cappella.
Age groups: no age restrictions
Singing time: maximum 15 minutes
Number of Singers no restrictions
G
Academic Singing
Participants may present works from the classical repertoire, including opera, operetta, arias, etc. At least one of the pieces must be performed a cappella (without instrumental accompaniment).
Age groups:
2nd – 11–14 years old
3rd – 15–18 years old
4th – 18–25 years old
5th – above 25 years old
6th – Mixed Age Group (participants from various age categories)
Singing time: maximum 15 minutes. Number of Singers no restrictions
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
Competition performance
1) The competition viewing will take place in a closed venue, such as a theater, auditorium, or another suitable hall for the competition showcase.
2) For performances, the organizer provides a Yamaha Arius YDP 143 piano with 88 keys and two organ functions. Additionally, a grand piano is available (subject to availability on the day of the competition). The organizer can also provide 6 Condenser microphones, 4 Wireless microphones, and 2 Headset microphones.If the choir requires any additional equipment, musical instruments, or anything else, they must bring it with them or request it from the organizing committee for an additional fee.
3) SINGING TIME: In all categories, the time limit for clean singing is 15 minutes (minimum 7 minutes). This does not include applause and stage time. The exact duration of each piece must be correctly indicated on the Program Confirmation form that we will send you 30 days before the contest.
4) In those categories where a phonogram is used for performances, please send the phonogram in MP3 format to the specified e-mail address together with the confirmation form.
5) Please ensure you bring 5 copies of the sheet music for each musical composition to be performed. Scores without titles or composer names printed in the Roman alphabet must have a transcription in Roman characters.
One copy of the score will be retained by the organizer after the competition. The remaining scores can be collected from the organizer after the awards ceremony.Each participating choir is responsible for respecting copyright and performance rights for the songs during the competition. The use of unauthorized or reproduced copies is strictly prohibited.
AGREEMENT: With the application, all participating choirs agree to photography, recordings and broadcasts in sound or television as well as any other recordings made in conjunction with the competition “World Grand Prix for choral singing“.
“Creative Festival Evening – Friendship Meetup Night – Disco, Battles, Open Mic”
“Creative Festival Evening – Friendship Meetup Night – Disco, Battles, Open Mic” is designed for creative exchange and interaction between participants from different countries. All participants are invited to present their performances and show their skills in a friendly and fun atmosphere.
For “Creative Festival Evening – Friendship Meetup Night – Disco, Battles, Open Mic” you can prepare one number to be performed together or in separate groups. It can be an a cappella performance, songs with instrumental accompaniment or with a phonogram. The participants’ performance at the evening is optional.
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