Golden Voices of Barcelona International Choir Contest & Festival, Barcelona, Spain
Dates: 13 July - 17 July 2025 | Barcelona, Spain
The international choir festival and competition "Golden Voices of Barcelona" takes place in Lloret de Mar and is for many years an attractive and unique musical event at the Costa Brava. Attending choirs have the possibility to register either in the choir festival or the choir competition. The festival is open for non-profit choirs of all categories and vocal ensembles.
In addition to an impressive Contest Concert and a Gala Concert, choirs will also have the opportunity to perform in the heart of Barcelona, in one of the symbols of this wonderful city, for example in the impressive medieval Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi or the famous Basilica Sagrada Familia, constructed by Antonio Gaudi.
All participating choirs take part in a master class given by famous choirmasters. A joint singing on the main square in Lloret de Mar will be an unforgettable experience for the all participants. The non-competitive choirs are invited to a concert in various locations in Lloret de Mar. The spectacular evening Gala Concert on the main square of Lloret de Mar will include the awarding of the prizes for the winners of the competition and the distribution of the participation certificates for all attending choirs.Enjoy an amazing festival participation with your choir, meet choirs from around the world and share their love of music at the Costa Brava and in Barcelona, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
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 Barcelona, Spain!
PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES
Choirs can choose to perform in the non-competitive section or opt for competitive participation
Competition | Mixed Choirs, Choirs of Equal Voices, Children‘s and Youth Choirs, Vocal Ensembles and Chamber Choirs, Adult Choirs, Sacred Choral Music, Folklore, Pop, Jazz, Gospel and Academic Singing.
60 Participating Countries | Official Awards & -Prices |International Jury |
Competition Categories
Category A - Children's & Youth Choirs
A1 – Children's Choirs
A2 – Youth Choirs of Equal Voices
A3 - Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices
Category B - Vocal Ensembles & Chamber Choirs
B1 - 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
Category C - Adult Choirs
C1 - Female Choirs
C2 - Males Choirs
C3 - Mixed Choirs
Category D - World Sacred Music
Category E - Folklore
Category F - Pop, Jazz, Gospel
Category G - Academic Singing
Jury & Judging
The competition will be judged by an international Jury. The Judging criteria is based on :Technical Proficiency, Interpretation, Musicianship, Repertoire, Ensemble Interaction, Accuracy of Interpretation and Overall Impression.
Whats Included in the Price
- 5 days and 4 nights in a three-star hotel or in a four-star hotel
- Half board, buffet (breakfast, dinner+ drinks; lunch for an additional price – cost €5 for children under 12 years old, €8 from 12 years old)
- 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
- Diplomas from the contest providers (one per group/category)
- Special thank-you certificates in the form of engraving on a special base from the town authorities (for groups from 5 people)
- Thank-you letters for conductors and sponsors on the official numbered letterheads of the kingdom of Spain (included 2 letters)
- Consolidated rehearsals of choirs with foreign choirmasters
- Master classes
- Contest fee
- Preparation of invitation documents for visa
- Creative Festival Evening – Friendship Meetup Night – Disco, Battles, Open Mic
- Live streaming of the contest viewings and Gala concerts on YouTube
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
Prizes
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 per group/category);
- First place winners receive a standard trophy and diplomas (one per group/category);
- Second and third place winners receive diplomas (one per group/category);
- All contestants receive diplomas with their results (one per group/category).
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. The tour manager does not travel with the group.
Transportation While in Barcelona
Choirs can reach the concert venues by subway (or public bus) from the hotel or we can offer optional coach transfers. We recommend that larger groups consider the use of a coach for the transfers
SAMPLE ITINERARY
- Arrival at Lloret de Mar
- Attending choirs arrive at Lloret de Mar
- Check-in to your hotel from 14:00 pm
- Group dinner at the hotel
- Meeting with the organizers of the choir festival
- Beginning of the Festivals and competition concerts
- In the morning breakfast at the hotel
- Free time of your own to explore Lloret de Mar
- Lunch at the hotel
- In the afternoon rehearsals of the competing choirs in costumes
- The competition concerts begin in Lloret de Mar
- The festival choirs (non-competitive) are invited to perform at different venues in Lloret de Mar
- Dinner at the hotel
- Master Class
- Joint Choral Singing
- Gala Concert
- In the morning breakfast at the hotel
- Following joint master class* of all participating choirs (competitive and non- competitive)
- Rehearsals of all participating choirs of the “common song”
- Lunch at the hotel
- In the afternoon Open Air Concert
- Joint choral singing of the common song of all choirs near the Town Hall
- Gala Concert of the winners of the competition
- Prize distribution on the main square of Lloret de Mar
- Special thank-you certificates in the form of engraving on a special base from the town authorities for all participants of the choir festival.
- Dinner at the hotel
- Excursion to Barcelona
- City sightseeing tour
- Concert in a basilica
- In the morning breakfast at the hotel
- Guided trip to Barcelona by coach (excursion and packed lunch incl. in the price)
- Official city tour in Barcelona (combined tour: walking and on coach)
- Choirs perform at a Basilica in the heart of Barcelona
- Enjoy with your choir an expressive concert at the wonderful medieval Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi or the famous Basilica Sagrada Familia. (5 minute performance for each choir, sacred music and a cappella)
- Coach return back to Lloret de Mar in the late afternoon
- Dinner at the hotel.
- Flamenco show with vine, sangria, cava and other drinks (additional charge).
- End of the choir festival
- Departure des Chorfestivals und Antritt der Heimreise
- In the morning breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out from the hotel at 10:00
- Depart for home/airport
DEADLINE
*The last day of receiving of the applications is 30 days before the beginning of the festival*
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.
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