Young Bohemia Festival and Competition for Choirs and Orchestras, Bohemia, Prague

Dates: 27 March - 30 March 2025 | Bohemia, Prague

Set in the city of a thousand spires, YoungBohemia was inaugurated in 2003 and is a firm favourite in the CCI schedule. 2025 looks set to maintain the proud tradition of its predecessors and is your chance to sing in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. This festival is one of the most culturally diverse and enjoyable European events for young musicians ages 8-26. The festival gives participants a chance to showcase their talent and skill, while also allowing choirs and orchestras to enjoy the beauty of Prague, one of the most attractive cities in Central Europe.

The festival includes a range of events hosted by Prague city officials, including opening and closing ceremonies, get-together concerts and social gatherings. Highlights include competing in spectacular venues such as the National House, performing in the historic St. Nicholas Church, sightseeing in Prague, an evening cruise on the Vltava River, and marching in a festive parade through the heart of the city. Performance groups can participate in adjudicated or non-adjudicated sections. The friendly, cultural ambience of Prague as a venue is unique. Participants will have a chance to show their talent and skill, meet new friends and at the same time to enjoy the beauty of probably the most attractive cities in Central Europe.

Choir Contact Ireland can help you plan an unforgettable choral trip for your choir. We take care of the planning and logistical arrangements, dealing with the ground operators and organisers, allowing you to focus on the singing. Contact us today for more information and sing with your choir in Bohemia, Prague!

 

 

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Choirs can choose to perform in the non-competitive section or opt for competitive participation

Choirs | Mixed Choirs, Boys/Young Man Choirs, Girls Choirs, Children Choirs, Spiritual/Gospel, Pop and Jazz.

Orchestras | Brass/Winds Music Orchestras, Symphonic & String Orchestras, Jazz Orchestras, Folklore Music, Pop and Other.

Whats Included in the Price 

- Three-nights in a 3* or 4* Hotel with breakfast

- Festival participation fee

- Participation in the festival concert together with other participating choirs (1-2 songs) Concert performance of 30-45 minute duration

- Performing in the spectacular Majakovsky Hall in the National House

- Participating in the festive parade through Prague’s city centre

- Hearing the famous children’s choir, the Bambini di Praga

- One free place for choir conductor on the ground

- Return airport transfers from airport with guide assistance on arrival

- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel

- Dinner each night in your hotel

Whats Not Included in the Price 

- Transport (Choirs usually make their way around the city with the local guide via public transport. However, we can arrange coach transportation for your group as required). 

Performane While in Prague

- Concert performance in local church

- Young Prague Competition at the National House

- Post-parade performance: bands and orchestras perform a concert at an open-air stage on the Old Town Square. Choirs perform a concert at St. Nicholas Church on the Old Town Square

- Awards ceremony group sing

Events During Your Stay

- Guided sightseeing of Prague

- Get-Together event to meet and mingle with all participating groups •Reception for Directors in Old Town Hall

- Opening Ceremony with matinee concert

- Parade through Prague City Center

- Closing dance party

- River cruise on the Vltava River (optional extra)

Tour Manager

A CCI Tour Manager will be assigned to you for the duration of your booking, to assist in the pre-departure preparations and to assist with any issues during your stay.

Transportation While in Prague

Choirs usually make their way around the city with the local guide via public transport. However, we can arrange coach transportation for your group as required.
 

 

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1

  • Arrivals of ensembles
  • Dinner in festival hotels or restaurants
Day 2
  • Reception of leaders in Prague Townhall
  • Festival opening concert
  • Choirs&orchestras competition (non-competing ensembles city tour and/or watch the competition)
  • Dinner in festival hotels or restaurants
Day 3
  • Concerts and public performances in the National House and/or churches
  • Get-Together party in the National House
  • Dinner in festival hotels or restaurants
  • Awards and Disco
Day4
  • Breakfast
  • Departures

DEADLINE

Registration Deadline: November 15, 2024

FLIGHTS

Once you enquire with CCI you will be given your own dedicated festival planner, and this planner will also assist you with the booking of flights for your group. Choir Contact experienced travel consultants are able to advise you on the most appropriate flight options and will advise best fares at time of booking. We use the most up-to-date modern technology for searching best fares including low cost carriers, allowing us to book you the best flights at the best fares for a fully co-ordinated service. We use both low-cost internet fares and our long-standing relationships with other carries to ensure that we can secure the best travel option for your choir. We will advise you on luggage allowance and all details relating to your flight booking. Travel Insurance CCI recommend that all travellers take out travel insurance at the time of booking.

 

A quotation costs nothing, so contact us today on 01 888 7830

 or email us at reservations@choircontactireland.ie