XX INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL “SONGS OF THE SEA” 2027

Who Can Participate

Children’s, youth and adult choirs, vocal groups, singing formations and orchestras are welcome. Participation may be competitive or non-competitive. Groups may have a maximum of 50 members.

Choir Age Categories

• Children’s choirs: at least two-thirds of participants must be aged 16 or younger.
• Youth choirs: at least two-thirds must be aged 27 or younger.
• Adult choirs: at least one-third must be older than 27.

Competition Categories

• Uniform choirs
• Mixed choirs
• Children’s choirs

A minimum of 5 choral groups is required for the competition.

Application Materials

• Application form
• Short CV
• Choir photos
• Conductor photo
• Recent audio recording

Each group must bring a national flag.

Health & Personal Insurance

Personal and health insurance remain the responsibility of each participating group.

• Section One – Performances: an open-air programme of approximately 15–20 minutes.
• Section Two – Pop Music: choral arrangements of pop songs, approximately 8–12 minutes.
• Section Three – Folk Music: choral arrangements of folk songs or motifs, approximately 8–12 minutes.
• Every choir must participate in at least two sections and prepare 2 performances for 2 sections. The general participation conditions specify approximately 8–14 minutes per performance.

Budva city sightseeing and the boat trip to Sveti Stefan are included in the programme.

Optional Excursions

• Ostrog Orthodox Monastery
• Tara River Canyon
• Shkodra Lake with lunch
• Shkodra Lake with boat ride
• Kotor with boat ride
• Kotor without boat ride
• Kotor Cable Car Adventure
• Herceg Novi
• Dubrovnik
• Aqua Park
• Boka Kotorska Bay