Participation Information

Organizers: World Festival Association, T.O Budva, and Tree Cane.
With pleasure, we INVITE Children’s, Youth, & Adult Choral Groups to participate in the XI International Choir Festival and Competition “St. Stefan,” which will be held from 16 – 20 August 2024 in Budva, Montenegro.

Regulations:
– Every choir, singing formation, and orchestra has the right to participate. Categories include:
– Children’s Choirs (2/3 of participants must be 16 or younger)
– Youth Choirs (2/3 of participants must be 27 or younger)
– Adult Choirs (1/3 of participants must be older than 27)
– Application requirements: Submit an application form, a photograph of the choir and conductor, and a recent audio recording. Materials can be sent via email, uploaded online, or sent by post.
– The festival features two participation options: Competitive or Non-Competitive.
– Competitive participation is judged by an international jury. A minimum of five choral groups is required for the competition.
– Categories: Uniform, Mixed, Children’s Choirs. A statue “St. Stefan” will be awarded as the grand prize.
– Sections of the Festival:
– Section One – Performances (15-20 minute open-air programs at various public locations)
– Section Two – Pop Music (choral arrangements of pop songs, lasting 8-12 minutes)
– Section Three – Folk Music (choral arrangements of folk songs or motifs, lasting 8-12 minutes)
– All choirs must perform in at least two sections.
– By applying, choirs agree to respect and regulate the legal rights of authors of their performed works and grant rights for the festival to use any recorded material.

Participation Conditions:
– Limited number of participants (groups up to 50 members including singers, managers, and musicians)
– Groups must provide transportation for arrival and departure
– Required: Short CV, photos of the choir, and a country flag
– Each choir must prepare two performances for two sections (8-14 minutes each)