Bratislava Canta I, Bratislava, Slovakia
Dates: 21 July - 24 July 2025, 20 July - 23 July 2026 Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava Music Agency invites Irish choirs and musically inclined people from around the world to contribute their talents in the following categories: children, youth and adult orchestras, vocal ensembles, traditional music, folk music, brass and string orchestras, or a combination of both vocal and instrumental choirs. The groups may participate in a competitive or non-competitive setting.
The groups can join the festival either as non-competing ensemble participating in all the performances of the festival except for the competition, or as competing ensemble.
Choirs can compete either in several categories of choir music with free choice of repertoire.
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 Bratislava, Slovakia!
PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES
Choirs and orchestras can choose to perform in the non-competitive section or opt for competitive participation
Choir | Children‘s and Youth Choirs, Boys Choirs, Adult Choirs, Senior Choirs, Vocal Ensembles and Chamber Choirs, Sacred Choral Music, Folklore, Pop, Jazz, Gospel, Spiritual, Renaissance and Baroque, Contemporary, Musical Theathre, Orthodox Church Choirs and Non Competing Choirs.
Orchestras | Childrens & Youth / Adult Orchestras, Mixed Orchestras, Non Competing Orchestras, Symphonic Orchestras, String Orchestras and Mixed Ensembles.
Choir Categories
Category A - Childrens Choirs
A1 – Children’s choirs up to 6 years
A2 – Children’s choirs up to 8 years
A3 - Children’s choirs up to 12 years
A4 - Children’s choirs up to 16 years
Category B - Boys Choirs
B1 - Boys‘choirs (sopranos and altos)
B2 - Boys‘choirs (sopranos, altos, tenors, basses)
Category C - Youth Choirs
C1 - Youth choirs up to 21 years (sopranos, altos)
C2 - Youth choirs up to 21 years (S,A,T,B)
C3 - Youth choirs up to 21 years (tenors, basses)
Category D - Adult Choirs
D1 - Adult choirs – men
D2 - Adult choirs – women
D3 - Mixed
Category E - Vocal Ensembles and Chamber Choirs
Category F - Folklore
Category G - Spiritual, Gospel, Pop, Jazz
Category H - Sacred Music
Category I - Renaissance and Baroque
Category J - Contemporary Music
Category K - Musical Theathre
Category L - Orthodox Church Music
Category R - Senior Choirs
Category X - Non Competing Choirs
Orchestra Categories
Children’s orchestras up to 12 years
Children’s orchestras up to 16 years
Youth orchestras up to 21 years
Youth orchestras up to 35 years
Adult Orchestras
Symphonic Orchestras
String Orchestras
Mixed Ensembles
Non Competing Orchestras
Whats Included in the Price
- 3x night and breakfast in hotel
- Guidance during the whole stay
- Bratislava sightseeing tour
- Opening concert of participating ensembles
- Public concert performance of participating ensembles
- Final diploma ceremony
- Information material
- Return airport transfer
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 Slovakia
Choirs usually make their way around the region with the local guide via public transport. However, we can arrange coach transportation for your group as required.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
- Arrival of the participants
- 5 pm - festival concert - Hviezdoslav Square
- 7 pm – Opening concert - St. Martin´s Cathedral
- 9.30 am- 12.30 pm Competition of choirs - Mirror Hall of the Primate's Palace
- 12.30 - Festival concert- Mirror Hall of the Primate's Palace
- 3.3 pm- 9.30 pm – Orchestral concert - Hviezdoslav Square
- 10.30- 2 pm Competition of orchestras - Slovak Radio Hall
- 4 pm - festival concert - Klarisky Music Hall
- 6 pm - festival concert on the Hviezdoslav Square
- 6.45 pm - Competition results announcement - Hviezdoslav Square
- Departure of participating ensembles
DEADLINE
Registration deadline: 15 April, 2025, To be confirmed for 2026
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