International Choral Festivals & Competitions

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Annual Small Choirs Festival (For church choirs with few or no men). All choirs and interested singers are invited to take part in this 2012 Annual Small Choirs Festival. Small Choirs Festivals are designed for small church choirs (those with few or no men) and are based on a repertoire that such choirs could manage in their own churches without further resources. However, all singers and choirs who support the aims of the festival are invited. www.small-choirs.org.uk/feb2012

15 - 19 February 2012

ISCMS Music Festival Beijing 2012 The title of the Festival is 'Lumen' which means ‘Light’. The theme of ‘light’ is apt as participants will be illuminated and their spirits will shine with the brilliance and energy of their music-making. 

The International Schools Choral Music Society’s annual Music Festival gives talented music students from all over the world the chance to sing in a large chorus or play in a full sized symphony orchestra. ISCMS students and teachers will have the opportunity to learn from internationally renowned guest artists and practitioners. Students will perform some stunning repertoire and have the chance to attend a range of workshops. Teachers will be offered Professional Development by leading experts. ISCMS Music Festival 2012 - Lumen will be held in Beijing from Wednesday 15 February - Sunday 19 February, 2012. Forbidden City Concert Hall, Beijing. The Festival will be hosted by Dulwich College Beijing. To find out more about the ISCMS Music Festival Beijing 2012 - Lumen, watch our short video, produced by students of Dulwich College, Beijing.

International Gdansk Choir Festival 2012 Singing in the city of SOLIDARITY. We invite you to 1000 years old city of Gdansk (Poland) for International Gdansk Choir Festival 17-19th February 2012. It's festival for competitive and non-competitive choirs. This year the head of the jury will be composer Vytautas Miskinis together with the Jury members from Macedonia, Singapore Slovakia and Poland. Most events will take place in Concert Hall of Gdansk Academy of Music as well as additional concerts in Gdansk and region. More information at: www.gdanskchoirfestival.pl If you had any questions please contact us.

4th annual Narberth Acapella Singing Festival at the Queens Hall, Narberth, Pembrokeshire. Span Arts 4th Acapella Singing Festival gets off to a sensational start with phenomenal female vocal group The Boxettes, featuring British beatbox champion Bellatrix. With their soulful grooves, blistering beats and hip-hop vibe these five extraordinary young women create a sound and energy so empowering that every audience member is left mesmerised and inspired. Lou Laurens will be leading a workshop on the wonderful harmonies of shape-note songs and Lou’s own blues and swing arrangements.  The internationally acclaimed and talented Margaret Daniel from Cardigan will be running a workshop featuring the power and beauty of traditional Welsh songs for Welsh learners and speakers. Stuart Jones, will be leading the morning's Georgian Song workshop. "Georgia has its own distinct language and alphabet and one of the richest harmony-singing traditions in the world” says Stuart. Jessica Doughty will be teaching some of the beautiful Senegalese mandinka songs that usually accompany the korah. Workshops will be followed by The Big Sing which will see all participants of the festival, plus members of the public, coming together to sing three pre-planned songs. This is the opportunity to showcase any new skills from the day and get a taste of what it's like to be uplifted as part of a 100+ strong choir. Come along and sing, or just take in the sounds of a room full of song! Songs will include: Ore Mi, Freedomland and Pavalenko. 

A ticket for the whole festival weekend is available at a special early bird price of £48 or (£42 for members and concessions) if you book before 10th February. This entitles the holder to both evening performances, 2 workshops on Saturday and a masterclass with Dessislava, leader of the London Bulgarian Choir at the Plas Hyfryd Hotel on the morning of Sunday 26th. For further information, visit www.span-arts.org.uk

St Oswald’s Let’s Get Lyrical Festival Following the success of Let’s Get Lyrical 2011, St Oswald’s Hospice invite all types, standards & sizes of choirs from across the North East to participate in their 2^nd festival to raise funds for the Hospice.

On 25 February choirs will showcase their singing talents to a panel of judges & the audience. There will also be an opportunity to join in a singing workshop. Five choirs will then be chosen to perform at the Finale at City Hall, where the Let’s Get Lyrical Choir of the Year will be crowned.

25 February – Choir Festival, The CastleGate, Newcastle

31 March – Grand Finale at Newcastle City Hall

Info: Jennie Evans, Community Fundraiser 0191 246 9123, jennieevans@stoswaldsuk.org

International Festival "youngprague 2012". - The festival is now entering the jubilee - the tenth year of its existence and we are proud to say  that since 2003 it became internationally known as a great event for youngsters with a superb  atmosphere. Please visit http://www.ifbbohemia.cz/young2012.html for 2012 programme and conditions. More  information is on the festival website www.youngprague.cz (images, news, guestbook, comments,  results) and the last event is also featured on <http://www.facebook.com/youngprague>.

2nd International festival of choirs and orchestras in Istria, Croatia http://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/imf.phtml

Concorso Corale Internazionale, Riva del Garda, Italy is one of the most traditional choir competitions of INTERKULTUR. Alternating with the International Choir Competition Budapest, it takes place every two years in the Holy Week before Easter. There are categories in different levels of difficulty with or without compulsory piece.  Experience four days of choir music and be thrilled until the final event. The category winners selected by the jury present their skills again when singing for the best evaluation in the Grand Prix Competition. The prize is endowed with 1,500 Euro.

The events take place in the church Sta. Maria Assunta, in the fascinating round audition of Chiesa San Giuseppe, and in the Palazzo dei Congressi only a few steps away from the promenade of Lake Garda. Explore the charming cities round Lake Garda or make a day trip to Venice, Verona or into the Dolomite mountains. Contact: mail@interkultur.com http://www.interkultur.com

International Choir Festival Ghent 2012 The City of Ghent together with EvenTTours from The Netherlands organizes the International Choir Festival Ghent 2012 which will take place every year. The festival will take place in the beautiful Schouwburg Gent on Sunday, the 8th of April 2012. There will also be an Open Door Concert in the famous St.Niklaas Church on Saturday, the 7thof April 2012. All kinds of choirs are welcome. End of choir registration is the 1st of November 2011. It is a festival, not a  contest, nevertheless there will be awards for best conductor / best repertoire / best presentation / best solo singer. More info: http://www.eventtours.nl/choirfestivals.html / email: info@eventtours.nl

Festival di Verona “Days of International Choir Music in Verona” with Competition The annual Verona Choir Competition belongs to the cultural highlights of the music events in the province of Verona and also of the Italian choral society Associazione Gruppi Corali Veronesi. This international competition offers all types of choirs and choral societies the opportunity to meet choirs from other nations and to present themselves musically at different venues. The Verona Choir Competition takes place at the Teatro Nuovo. The famous Roman amphitheatre, the Arena di Verona, offers an impressive setting for the final group singing. As part of the festival, choirs enjoy city sightseeing in Verona and an excursion to Venice with a boat ride on the famous Canale Grande.  For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or www.musicultur.com

International Pop Choir Festival Berlin 2012 EvenTTours from The Netherlands organizes the 1^st International Pop Choir Festival Berlin 2012.

The festival will take place in the Kammermusiksaal of the world famous PhiIharmonie of Berlin on Saturday, the 14^th of April 2012.

We offer complete arrangements with choice between hotel or youth hostel. It is a festival, no contest.

Nevertheless there will be awards for best conductor / best repertoire / best presentation / best solo singer Travel dates: 11/12 April – 15 April 2012

The Pop Choirs can choose for an extra Open Air concert in the Tiergarten Friedrichsfelde (covered stage) on Friday, the 13^th of April 2012.

End of registration is the 1st of December 2011. More info: http://www.eventtours.nl/choirfestivals.html  / email: info@eventtours.nl    

Costa Brava Music Festival: International festival of choirs and orchestras on the Costa Brava, Spain http://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/cbmf.phtml

"Venezia in Musica" Int. Choir Competition and Festival This INTERKULTUR event combines the joys of an international choral competition with the outstanding facilities for concerts in one of the leading musical metropolises. The international choir competition with its broad range of categories for different standards, types of choirs and musical genres offers every choir the opportunity to present its current qualities on the international stage. The competition will be held in Jesolo, the resort on Venice's doorstep. Friendship concerts take place in selected churches as well as on the campi (squares) of Venice. The event has been consciously designed to combine competitions and concerts in harmony. Venice is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its former wealth is reflected by countless palazzi, churches and other prestigious monuments, by the vibrant artistic and cultural scenes between St. Mark's Square, Lido, Biennale and the reopened opera house, La Fenice. Gain impressions of Venice’s glorious history with selected tours and excursions. Come and experience the unique atmosphere of the enchanting lagoon city. Contact: mail@interkultur.com http://www.interkultur.com

London Sangerstevne 2012:  A non-competitive international choral festival which sees choirs from across Europe take part in a series of free public concerts in London.  Youth and adult choirs from France, Belgium, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia, the Czech Republic and Britain have taken part in previous years, and your choir is today invited to attend the London Sangerstevne 2012 – either as festival participants or visiting members of the audience.  The 2012 festival will be held on the weekend of 11th - 13th May, with the main festival taking place on the Saturday at St Matthew’s Church, North Common Road, Ealing, London W5 2QA.  The participation fee is £3 per singer.  Public admission is free (retiring collection in aid of the London Sangerstevne and church funds).  For full details, and to register your choir's participation, please visit http://www.sangerstevne.org.uk/concerts.

Festival Musica Sacra 3rd International festival of choirs and orchestras in Venice, Italy http://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/fms.phtml

International Gospel Choir Festival 2012 EvenTTours organizes the 1^st International Gospel Choir Festival Berlin 2012. We offer complete arrangements with choice between hotel or youth hostel. The festival will take place in the beautiful Heilig Kreuz Kirche, a former church, now a magnificent concert venue, on Saturday, the 19^th of May 2012. It is a festival, no contest. Nevertheless there will be awards for best conductor / best repertoire / best presentation / best solo singer.

All amateur Gospel Choirs are welcome to join the festival. Travel dates: 16/17 – 20 May 2012.

The Gospel Choirs can choose for an extra (Open Door) concert in the St.Matthias Church or an Open Air concert in the Tiergarten Friedrichsfelde (covered stage) on Friday, the 18^th of May 2012. End of registration is the 1st of January 2012. More info: http://www.eventtours.nl/choirfestivals.html  / email: info@eventtours.nl  

International Choir Festival Berlin 2012 The City of Berlin together with EvenTTours from The Netherlands organizes the International Choir Festival Berlin 2012 which takes place every year. The festival will take place in the Kammermusiksaal of the world famous PhiIharmonie of Berlin on Sunday, the 27^th of May 2012. There will also be an Open Door Concert in the St.Matthias Church on Saturday, the 26^th May of 2012. All kinds of choirs are welcome. 

We offer complete arrangements with choice between hotel or youth hostel.

It is a festival, no contest. Nevertheless there will be awards for best conductor / best repertoire / best presentation / best solo singer

Travel dates: 24/25 – 28 May 2012. End of registration is the 1st of December 2011. More info:  http://www.eventtours.nl/choirfestivals.html / email: info@eventtours.nl  

4th International Choral Festival - 'Cantate Croatia 2012' - Pula. We would like to invite you and your choir to join us at the next year's event. The festival will be held in Pula, the largest town in the Istria region, which offers a large number of various cultural and entertainment events. Pula is a town of antiquity, its best know symbol is the majestic colloseum dating from the second century, the sixth largest in the world. Here it is possible to enjoy an international atmosphere surrounded by the beautiful Adiatic sea and coast nearby, all our islands, parks, selected Istrian food and renowned Istrian wine.

It will be an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences and moments in warm atmosphere through the music. During the day there will be plenty of time to discover the interesting region and nature of our country. The musical programme comprises:

* Inauguration of  the Festival, welcome opening with snacks and drinks
* Friendship concert, in concert halls, town halls, churches in Pula or surroundings, at the premises of a Croatian choir together with 2-3 choirs from different countries
* A farewell closing concert, in a large concert hall or at the Municipal Theatre of Pula where all participating choirs will have the opportunity to sing their favourite piece and final song
* An optional Farewell special dinner after the closing concert, together with other choirs
* During the Sunday church service at one of churches in Pula or surroundings

Furthermore, this festival is an excellent opportunity to enjoy together with your choir some unforgettable spring days in the Istrian region. We would be very pleased if we could welcome your choir during the Cantate Croatia 2012.

3rd International Krakow Choir Festival CRACOVIA CANTANS  in beautiful city of Krakow (Poland). We hope that again festival will be attended by choruses from around the world to share their music and  we will be aslo in in year 2012 the biggest choir festival in Poland. Festival is held at different venues including Nowa Huta Music School, Krakow Philharmonic, Peter and Paul Church, St Catherine Church,Mariacki Church, Tempel Synagogue and many others best places in Krakow. Deadline for applications 15 November 2011 

Choirs who are unable to take part in this event we invite to take part in 2nd Krakow Singing Week 14-22 July 2012 www.krakowsingingweek.pl 

International Choir Festival Dublin 2012 EvenTTours from The Netherlands organizes the 1^st International Choir Festival Dublin 2012

The festival will take place in the beautiful Royal Dublin Concert Hall, on Saturday, the 2nd of June 2012. We offer complete arrangements with choice between hotel or youth hostel. It is a festival, no contest. All kinds of Choirs are welcome to join the festival. Nevertheless there will be awards for best conductor / best repertoire / best presentation / best solo singer

Travel dates: 30/31 May – 3 June 2012. An extra (Open Door) concert is possible in the famous St.Patrick’s Cathedral on Friday, the 1^st of June 2012.

End of registration is the 1st of January 2012. More info: http://www.eventtours.nl/choirfestivals.html  / email: info@eventtours.nl  

Sing’n’joy Vienna 2012 · 1st Choirfestival & 28th International Franz Schubert Choir Competition Singing and joy is the slogan of the 28th International Franz Schubert Choir Competition taking place from 13.-17. June 2012. With this name INTERKULTUR concurrently presents a new event concept which includes the traditional Schubert Competition as the central part of the event but also allows concerts and manifold encounters between the participating choirs. The competitions will be taking place in the famous Viennese concert hall. Another highlight: Participants have the possibility to get involved in the performance of the Coronation Mass by Mozart. In order to inspire even more choirs for this competition we also changed the event date. Instead of taking place in November the event will be in spring as this will be the best time to enjoy the Vienna, the capital city of music.
Now then: Sing’n’joy Vienna. – Welcome to the 28th International Franz Schubert Choir Competition! Contact: mail@interkultur.com http://www.interkultur.com

Tuscany Music Festival The International Choral Festival  takes place each summer in the medieval town of Montecatini Terme in the region of Tuscany in Italy. The Festival offers all types of choirs  different concert venues at the Spa Garden Tettuccio as well as open-air concerts in Florence and in Montecatini Terme. The festival also includes an excursion to Florence and to Lucca or Pisa. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or www.musicultur.com

Berlin “Song & the City” International Choir Festival The International Choral Festival “Song & the City” in Berlin takes place for the first time. The festival is open to all types of choirs and offers a performance at the French Friedrichstadt-Church (also known as the French Cathedral) for this special event. At the end of the performances, each choir will receive a participation diploma and all choirs join together and sing the group song “Ode to Joy” by Ludwig van Beethoven. The social program includes a city sightseeing tour in Berlin by bus and by boat and a farewell evening including dinner. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or www.musicultur.com

Roma Music Festival: International festival of choirs and orchestras in Rome, Italy http://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/rmf.phtml

16 - 19 June 2012

1st Portuguese Summer Choral Festival (PSCF) 2012.  Held in Lisbon, one of Europe’s most charming cities and historical capital of Portugal, the festival is designed to provide a platform for choirs to partake not only in high-level competition, but also as an opportunity for choirs of different cultures to exchange choral ideas, interpretation and techniques. In line with this, participating choirs will perform together on a common work under the tutelage of a panel of five international choral maestros. The festival also aims to provide valuable performance opportunities to the choirs by having participants sing at various city landmarks on the monumental and cultural district of Belém, Lisbon, joining in the festivities of the annual Festas de Lisboa ’12. For more information visit http://pscf.sourcewerkz.com/

14th International CantusMM Music & Cultur Festival, Salzburg, Austria  www.chorus2000.com

7th World Choir Games, Cincinnati (Ohio), USA Meet choirs from all over the world at this outstanding festival! INTERKULTUR welcomes all kinds of choirs regardless of their level of proficiency. Contact: mail@interkultur.com http://www.interkultur.com www.worldchoirgames.com  

2nd Krakow Singing Week, Poland  Krakow Singing Week is non-competetive choral event taking place in one of the most beautiful and popular towns in Europe. Each choir will have a chance to perfrom joint or individual concerts and meet local  audiences and other choirs. We would like to remind interested choirs that till 15th March we accept registrations for 2nd Krakow Singing Week www.krakowsingingweek.pl

Toscana Music Festival. 4th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Tuscany, Italy http://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/tmf.phtml

Paris Music Festival: 2nd International festival of choirs and orchestras in Paris, France http://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/pmf.phtml

International Mountain Sing Festival in Wolfsberg, Carinthia, Austria Folksongs from Austria, atmospheric national melodies as well as typical dialect singing is a type of choral singing which has been traditionally cultivated for many years and still is today. Every year the city of Wolfsberg in Carinthia, Austria invites international choirs to a weekend of choral music in the midst of flowering alpine meadows and mighty mountains. One of the Song Festival highlights is the church service on the Koralpe Mountain, located 1700 m above sea level. The social program also includes a guided walking tour through Klagenfurt, the state capital of Carinthia, a boat ride on the beautiful Lake Woerther (Wörthersee) and performances in Wolfsberg.  For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or www.musicultur.com  

International Choir Festival Amsterdam 2012 The City of Amsterdam together with EvenTTours organizes the International Choir Festival Amsterdam 2012. The festival will take place in the famous DeLaMar Theatre of Amsterdam. It is a Festival, not contest. Nevertheless there will be awards for best conductor / best repertoire / best presentation / best solo singer. Also 2 music works can be adjudicated by a professional jury.

End of registration is the 1st of May 2012. More info: http://www.eventtours.nl/choirfestivals.html　 Visit http://www.eventtours.nl/Choirfestival_Amsterdam_2012.htm

Salzburg “Meet Mozart” International Choral Competition & Festival  For the first time the City of Salzburg and the Tourism Director of Salzburg invite all types of choirs to participate in the International Choral Competition & Festival “Meet Mozart” at the Big Hall (Grosser Saal) of the famous Stiftung Mozarteum. As part of the festival, all choir directors are invited to a special guided tour of the autograph room where original scores and documents signed by W.A. Mozart are displayed. The closing evening with dinner offers. All attending choirs to meet and to share their love of music. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or www.musicultur.com 

Cracovia Music Festival: 4th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Cracow, Poland. http://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/cmf.phtml

International Choir Festival Nice, Cote d´Azur The city of Nice and the Choral Association “Les Voix de Nice” invite all types of choirs to the annual Choral Festival. The Festival opens with an official welcome ceremony at the “Conservatoire Regional de Nice” hosted by the city´s Deputy Mayor and by representatives of “Les Voix de Nice”, the French Choral Association. As part of the Festival, choirs explore the city of Nice during a panoramic city tour and perform a concert together with a local choir.   At the end of the festival each choir will officially receive a participation certificate and all choirs join together and sing the group song “Canticorum Jubilo” by Haendel.  For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or www.musicultur.com

Canta al mar 2012 – Festival Coral Internacional, Calella/Barcelona, Spain It’s all in the name: “Canta al mar“ is the title of the new festival which is part of the INTERKULTUR event series. Calella, a homey seaside resort located at the Spanish Costa del Maresme, will become the meeting place for choirs from all over the world in 2012. Special attention is given to the categories “Folklore“ and “Pop“. No category will require compulsory pieces so that all participating choirs can choose an appropriate repertoire and perform in front of the jury without major restrictions. www.interkultur.com

Lago di Garda Music Festival: 6th International festival of choirs and orchestras on Lake Garda, Italy http://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/lgmf.phtml

26th Praga Cantat The Praga Cantat Competition and Festival has established itself as an important choral event in the recent 26 years to which over 700 choirs from over 35 countries attended. The Competition and the Festival are held in the impressive Mayakovsky Hall of the National House. Distribution of prizes and diplomas in various categories. The social program includes a guided sightseeing tour in Prague and an official farewell evening. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or www.musicultur.com

1st Xinghai Prize International Choir Championships, Guangzhou, China Named after the famous Chinese composer Xian Xinghai the most recent INTERKULTUR event in China’s southeast is looking forward to choirs from all over the world! The Guangzhou Open Championships are open to any kind of amateur choirs regardless of their present artistic level of achievement. The Xinghai Prize Competition is designed for those choirs who have already experienced international concerts and competitions. Become fascinated by some of the world’s best amateur choirs that will join you! www.interkultur.com

International Choir Festival Barcelona 2012 The City of Barcelona together with EvenTTours organizes the 2nd International Choir Festival Barcelona 2012. The festival will take place in the concert hall PETIT PALAU  of the famous Palau de la Musica.

It is a Festival, not contest. Nevertheless there will be awards for best conductor / best repertoire / best presentation / best solo singer. Also 2 music works can be adjudicated by a professional jury.

All kinds of choirs are welcome. End of registration is the 1st of June 2012.　

Direct Link: http://www.eventtours.nl/Choirfestival_Barcelona_2012.htm More info: http://www.eventtours.nl/choirfestivals.html　

International Advent Singing Festival Vienna The Vienna International Advent Singing Festival is one of the most traditional choir festivals and is held for choirs from around the world during the Advent season before Christmas. The attending choirs have the possibility to perform in front of an international audience at four different concert venues: Vienna City Hall, church (during a church or mass service), Senior Citizen Home and outdoor Christmas Market.  The social program also includes a guided sightseeing tour in Vienna and an official closing reception where all attending choirs receive certificates. For further information contact us on 0049-228-28986011 or www.musicultur.com

Advent Music Festival: 4th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Prague, Czech Republic http://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/amf.phtml

14th International Choir Competition and Festival Budapest,  Hungary The International Choir Competition Budapest is one of the most traditional and distinctive events of INTERKULTUR. It is part of a wonderful custom that the opening ceremony in Budapest always includes a symphony concert. Explore this city with its numerous hot springs and indulge in the sense of delight when uniting with other singers to a unique international musical community.  www.interkultur.com

International Choir Festival Dublin 2013 EvenTTours from The Netherlands organizes the 2nd International Choir Festival Dublin 2012. The festival will take place in the beautiful Royal Dublin Concert Hall, on Saturday, 20th April 2013. We offer complete arrangements with choice between hotel or youth hostel. It is a festival, no contest. All kinds of Choirs are welcome to join the festival. Nevertheless there will be awards for best conductor / best repertoire / best presentation / best solo singer

Travel dates: 17/18 - 21 April 2013 2012. Extending your stay is possible as is a choice of Hostel or Hotel accommodation. There will be an Open Door concert is the world famous St.Patrick’s Cathedral on Friday, the 1^st of June 2012.

End of registration is the 1st of December 2012. More info: http://www.eventtours.nl/Choirfestival_Dublin_2013.htm  / email: info@eventtours.nl

11th Venezia in Musica, Choir Competition and Festival, Venice, Italy This INTERKULTUR event combines the pleasure of an international choral competition with outstanding concert venues in one of the leading musical metropolises. The international event offers a broad range of categories for different standards, types of choirs and musical genres. In Jesolo, the resort on Venice's doorstep, choirs will perform at selected churches as well as on the squares of Venice. www.interkultur.com

International Pop Choir Festival Berlin 2013 This Festivalk for Pop Choirs from all over the world will take place in the Kammermusiksaal of the world famous PhiIharmonie of Berlin on Saturday, the 4th May 2013. It is a festival, not contest. There will also be an Open Air Concert in Berlin. End of registration is the 1st of December 2012. More info: http://www.eventtours.nl/Pop_Choirfestival_Berlin_2013.htm  / email: info@eventtours.nl    

International Gospel Choir Festival Berlin 2013 A unique Festival for amateur Gospel Choirs will take place in the Kammermusiksaal of the world famous PhiIharmonie of Berlin on Saturday, the 11th of May 2013. It is a festival, no contest.  There will also be an Open Air Concert in Berlin. Optional Black Gospel Workshop. End of registration is the 1st of December 2012. More info: http://www.eventtours.nl/Choirfestivals_Berlin_2013.htm  / email: info@eventtours.nl  

4th Int. Anton Bruckner Choir Competition and Festival,  Linz, Austria With its lovable nooks and crannies and rich in tradition Linz offers choirs from all over the world not only a charming atmosphere: The International Anton Bruckner Choir Competition and Festival comes up with the attraction of performing at a competition for a Grand Prix on the one hand and the possibility of participation in friendship and gala concerts at St. Florian, Linz Cathedral and the inner city of Linz on the other hand. www.interkultur.com

26 - 29 June 2013

11th International Festival of the University Choirs takes place in Poznan. Universitas Cantat is the presentation forum of the musical life of the academic centers from entire world. Each year the leading university choirs meet in Poznań. The Festival was organised for the first time in 1998. It is non-competitive. The organisers would like to establish a musical bridge connecting universities from all over the world. Around 3500 students from 23 countries participated in nine festival editions. http://www.cantat.amu.edu.pl/welcome_eng.htm

5th Musica Sacra a Roma, Italy Amateur choirs from all over the world focusing on sacred music are invited to the Eternal City and to meet in peace and friendship. A well-balanced mix of competitive elements, representative evening concerts in the magnificent churches of Rome as well as official events such as a Mass in St. Peter’s Cathedral will create a unique atmosphere for spiritual encounters and lasting impressions. www.interkultur.com

8th Int. Johannes Brahms Choir Festival and Competition,  Wernigerode, Germany Since 1999 this INTERKULTUR event, which focuses on Johannes Brahms and the German Romantics of the 19th century, is a crowd puller and attracts choirs and music groups from all over the world. Coaching concerts and rehearsals led by notable international choral experts offer choirs excellent opportunities to refine their skills. Non-competitive groups will also benefit from the variety of performance possibilities. www.interkultur.com

International Choir Festival Amsterdam 2013 The City of Amsterdam together with EvenTTours organizes the 3rd International Choir Festival Amsterdam 2012. The festival will take place in the famous DeLaMar Theatre of Amsterdam. All kinds of choirs are welcome. It is a Festival, not contest. Nevertheless there will be awards. End of registration is the 1st of May 2013. Travel dates 26/27 - 29 September 2013. Extending your stay is possible. There will also be an Open Door Concert in the "Westerkerk" (most famous church in Amsterdam) More info: http://www.eventtours.nl/Choirfestival_Amerdam_2013.htm email info@eventtours.nl

10th “In..Canto sul Garda” , Riva del Garda, Italy Riva del Garda is a charming destination for choirs and traditionally starts with a colourful choir parade through the picturesque old town of Riva. This choir competition and festival takes into account the growing interest of choirs in jazz, spiritual and gospel singing. However, emphasis is also put on sacred music and the strongly differentiated categories for folklore. www.interkultur.com

5th International Choir Competition and Festival Malta The festival invites choirs of different styles and levels of achievements as well as ensembles and music groups. Get to know numerous nationalities, cultures and religions and experience unforgettable times as you sing together or meet in peaceful competition. Other attractions include workshops with recognised choral experts, offering all participating choirs fresh ideas to help develop their skills. www.interkultur.com

International Choir Festival Barcelona 2013 The City of Barcelona together with EvenTTours organizes the 3rd International Choir Festival Barcelona 2013. The festival will take place in the concert hall PETIT PALAU  of the famous Palau de la Musica. Possible Open Door Concert or Open Air Concert. All kinds of choirs are welcome. End of registration is the 1st of May 2013.　More info: http://www.eventtours.nl/Choirfestival_Barcelona_2013.htm email info@eventtours.nl