Hull International Choir Competition, Hull, UK
02 May - 06 May 2025 | Hull, UK
Visit the city of Hull with your choir and discover beautiful historical buildings, lively entertainment, bustling shops, traditional pubs and tasty restaurants, Hull, a hidden treasure, offers a myriad of things to see and do. And with only a short flight from Ireland, it is the perfect choral destination.
The Hull Choir Competition saw a successful inaugural event in 2023, and return for 2025 inviting choirs from across the globe to showcase their talents. Hull, known for its vibrant cultural life and historical beauty, offers the perfect backdrop for a celebration of music, that celebrates the diversity and unity of the choral world. The choir competition in Hull offers categories for each type of choir, from Musica Sacra to Pop, Jazz & Gospel. Participants will also benefit from Evaluation Performances, where they'll receive direct feedback from internationally acclaimed choral experts. As a city with a rich choral history, Hull is eagerly waiting to welcome choirs from all over the world to this "singing city" again.
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 Hull!
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, Sacred Choral Music a Cappella, Pop, Jazz and Gospel
Evaluation Performances | Individual Coaching | Friendship Concerts |
Competition Categories
Category A – Difficulty Level I
A1 – Mixed Choirs
A2 – Choirs of Equal Voices
Category B – Difficulty Level II
B1 – Mixed Choirs
B2 – Choirs of Equal Voices
Category G – Children's and Youth Choirs
G1 – Children's Choirs
G2 – Youth Choirs
Category S – Sacred Choral Music a cappella
Category P – Pop, Jazz & Gospel
Evaluation Performances
For non-competing choirs
- Three pieces of the choir's choice
- Performed before a panel of qualified international jurors who provide immediate positive artistic and pedagogical advice for improvement
- Certificates of participation will be awarded, as well as evaluation ratings and recommendation letters for future competitions upon request
Number of singers: unlimited
Singing time: maximum 15 minutes
Accompaniment: possible
Duration: 45 minutes
For competing choirs
- Presentation of the competition program the day before competitions begin
- Performed before a panel of qualified international jurors who provide immediate positive artistic and pedagogical advice for improvement
- The evaluation does not involve preliminary decisions regarding the competition result
Number of singers: according to category rules
Singing time: according to category rules
Accompaniment: according to category rules
Duration: 45 minutes
Individual Coaching
In Hull, Choirs have the opportunity to avail of Individual Coaching. Preparing one piece of the choir's choice and performing with an international choral expert for stimulating artistic ideas and interpretive guidence. For effectivness, choirs must prepare one piece in advance.
Singing time: according to category rules
Accompaniment: according to category rules
Frienship Concerts
Friendship concerts are a lovely way to meet and mingle with other participating choirs. Choirs sing approximately 15 minutes of their own music pre-approved by the artistic committee. The concert should be preferably a cappella or with own instruments. Piano or digital piano can be provided upon request. Often the friendship concerts take place outside. In the event that weather conditions do not allow this, some concerts may be cancelled due to the weather. The organisers do try to manage this and will endeavour to manage alternatives but this may not always be podssible. Choirs can opt to take part in friendship concerts only.
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 Hull
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
- Arrival
- Stage rehearsals
- Evaluation Performances and Individual Coachings
- Evening: Opening Concert
- Sightseeing & excursions*
- Stage rehearsals
- Evaluation Performances and Individual Coachings
- Friendship Concert performances in Hull and surroundings
- All day: Competitions
- Sightseeing & excursions*
- Stage rehearsals
- Evaluation Performances and Individual Coachings
- Friendship Concert performances in Hull and surroundings
- All day: Competitions
- Sightseeing & excursions*
- Stage rehearsals
- Evaluation Performances and Individual Coachings
- Friendship Concert performances in Hull and surroundings
- Morning: Competitions
- Afternoon: Grand Prize Competition
- Evening: Awards Ceremony & Closing Event
- Sightseeing & excursions*
- Sightseeing & Excursions
- Departure
DEADLINE
Early Bird deadline: September 30, 2024
Registration deadline: December 09, 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.
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