Voices of Costa Brava International Art Festival & Contest, Costa Brava - Barcelona, Spain
Dates: 13 July - 18 July 2025 | Costa Brava - Barcelona, Spain
Vocal Competition Voices of Costa Brava – has real importance in the competitive life of singers from different countries. Those allowed to participate are soloists, duets, trios and ensembles, performing popular and original works. During the competitive days at the contest, the representatives of the city authorities and the media are present. For the leaders of groups there are organized master classes. In their free time, the participants will be able to take part in excursions, intellectual games and a disco. The jury at the vocal competition “Voices of Costa Brava” will be specialists from Spain, France, Russia, Ukraine and other countries.
Choir Contact Ireland can help you plan an unforgettable trip. 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 in Costa Brava - Barcelona, Spain
Academic Singing, Jazz Singing, Rock and Rap, Folk Singing, Pop Singing, Musical
60 Participating Countries | Official Awards & -Prices |International Jury |
Categories
Category I - Academic Singing
Category II - Jazz Singing
Category III - Rock and Rap
Category IV - Folk Singing
Category V - Pop Singing
Category VI - Musical
Age Group 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
Jury & Judging
The jury of the contest is formed of the most important choreographers and cultural workers of Spain, France, Canada and other countries of the Eastern Europe and Asia. International jury is formed by the contest’s providers. Participation in the gala concert isn’t guaranteed for everyone and is confirmed due to the results of the previous shows according to the consolidated legislative decision of the contest providers and the judges.
The jury has the right to:
- 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
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
Prizes
- The jury evaluates the participants on 100-point scale.
Regarding to the genres of performing and nominations the awards are distributed due to seven age groups:
- Participants who received up to 70 points become prize winners (copper diploma);
- Participants who received from 70 to 79 points – prize winners of the third degree (bronze diploma);
- Participants who received from 80 to 89 points become prize winners of the second degree (silver diploma);
- Participants who received from 90 to 99 points become prize winners of the first degree (gold diploma);
- Participants who received 100 points become winners of the grand prize of the contest “Voices of Costa Brava” (platinum diploma).
Whats Included in the Price
- Three-nights bed and breakfast in a 4* Hotel in Riva Del Garda
- Half-board on three evening (drinks are not included)
- Festival participation fee
- Participation diploma per choir
- Souvenir folder per group
- Participation in the festival concert together with other participating choirs (1-2 songs) (not compulsory)
- Festival concert performance of 30-45-minute duration
- Return airport transfers from Milan airports (Arrival Linate and Departure from Malpensa) with local guide assistance on arrival at Milan Linate
- Free place for choir conductor
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 Costa Brava
Participants 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
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Check-in to a hotel from 14:00 pm
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Meeting with the organizers of the contest
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Presentation of the excursion programs
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Rehearsal (on request)
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20:00 – dinner
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08:00 – breakfast
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11:00 – rehearsal
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13:00 – lunch
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14:00 – beginning of the festival contest
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19:30 – Gala concert with award ceremony
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21:00 – dinner
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08:00 – breakfast, free day
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09:00 – excursions (optionally for an additional charge)
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13:00 – lunch
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20:00 – dinner
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8:00 – breakfast;
- 09:00 – excursions for those who are interested (for an additional charge)
- 13:00 – lunch (if you have ordered this option at an additional cost)
- 20:00 – dinner.
- 8:00 – breakfast;
- 09:00 – excursions (optionally for an additional charge)
- 13:00 – lunch (if you have ordered this option at an additional cost)
- 18:00 – beginning of the gala concert of the winners and giving out of the awards
- 20:00 – dinner.
- 8:00 – breakfast
- Check out
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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