XX INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL & COMPETITION “SAINT STEFAN” 2027

Eligibility & Categories

Children’s, youth and adult choirs, singing formations and orchestras may apply for competitive or non-competitive participation. A minimum of 5 choral groups is required for the competition.

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

Competition categories: Uniform Choirs, Mixed Choirs and Children’s Choirs.

Festival Sections

• Section One – Performances: open-air programme.
• Section Two – Pop Music: choral arrangements of pop songs.
• Section Three – Folk Music: choral arrangements of folk songs or folk motifs.

Application Materials

• Application form.
• Short CV.
• Choir photos.
• Conductor photo.
• Recent audio recording.
• National flag required.

Transportation

Groups must arrange their own arrival and departure transportation.

Health Insurance & Responsibility

Personal responsibility and health insurance are required.

Copyright & Recordings

By applying, choirs agree to respect copyright and related rights for the works performed and allow festival use of recorded material.

• Maximum 50 members per group.
• Each choir must participate in at least 2 festival sections and prepare 2 performances for 2 sections.
• Each performance should last approximately 8–14 minutes.
• Section One programme duration: approximately 15–20 minutes.
• Section Two programme duration: approximately 8–12 minutes.
• Section Three programme duration: approximately 8–12 minutes.
• Due to the exclusive location in Budva Old Town, a stage is not allowed.

Optional Excursions

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