Participation Information

The Belgrade International Choir Fest welcomes mixed, female, and male choirs with participants aged 16 and older. There is no restriction on the number of singers in each choir. However, the organizers reserve the right to limit the number of choirs if an excessive number of applications are received. Participating choirs are required to prepare a program of up to 30 minutes, with a preference for including at least one piece from their country of origin. The repertoire may consist of secular or sacred compositions by contemporary or classical composers. Choirs will have one or two performances, depending on the total number of participants. At the festival’s conclusion, all choirs will unite to perform a designated “Festival Hymn.”

Application Conditions:
To participate, choirs must submit:

• Completed application form
• Choir’s CV
• Choir conductor’s CV
• Recent photos of the choir
• A video or YouTube showcasing their performance
• Approved groups must initially pay a 10% guarantee fee, which will be deducted from the final payment. A subsequent reservation fee of 30 Euros per person is required and will also be deducted from the final payment. All bank fees are to be covered by the group. The remaining participation fee can be paid in cash upon arrival at the festival. Note: Cancellations made less than 5 days before the festival will result in the loss of the reservation fee.

Included in the participation fee:

• Invitation letter
• Festival participation
• Organizational expenses
• Diplomas and souvenirs
• English-speaking guide for each group
  

Not included in the participation fee:

• Transport (festival organizers can arrange buses at the group’s cost if arriving by plane)
• Insurance
• Local transfers
• Optional tours
• Non-included hospitality expenses (e.g., meals beyond the listed plan)
• All other expenses not explicitly mentioned
• Costs for any damages caused by participants during the festival
• All festival participants must have their own international health insurance. Group leaders are responsible for their group’s behavior in accordance with hotel policies and festival rules, and any damage caused will be the responsibility of the group. By applying, groups consent to these terms and grant the organizer rights to use any photos or videos of the participants. Program changes may be made at the organizer’s discretion with timely notification.