Bratislava Music Agency
Záhumenská 3/A
841 06 Bratislava 4
Slovakia
Performance time limit: The performance time limit for choirs is 15 minutes; a piano is available. The time limit for orchestras is 20 minutes.
The registration fee for one ensemble: 1 contest category is 250 EUR, each further contest category is 200 EUR. For participation in the festival without participation in the competition: 200 EUR. The registration fee is not paid back in the case of cancellation of the application.
Individual workshops for ensembles can be arranged upon request on the first day of the festival.
The organizers reserve the right to arrange accommodation and board for the participating choirs within one of the offered packages. Each choir including the conductor, accompanying people and bus drivers have to pay their travel expenses, expenses on accommodation and food. Choice of the package is obligatory. The prices are quoted per person.
Package | 3 |
2 |
1 |
Hotel category | Hotel**** (in centre) |
Hotel*** | Hotel** |
Price per person | 260€ | 210€ | 155€ |
The package price includes:
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
Package 3 Hotel **** in Bratislava a city centre
3x night/breakfast in twin/double rooms in a **** hotel (additional fee of 120 EUR for a single room)
Package 2 Hotel ***
3x night/breakfast in twin/double and triple rooms in a *** hotel (additional fee of 90 EUR for a single room)
Package 1 Hotel **
3x night/breakfast in a ** hotel - 2 rooms with a shared bathroom, WC, 2-3 beds. (additional fee of 60 EUR for a single room)
Application deadline: APPLICATIONS STILL OPEN!
The application must be filled in electronically. After receiving the application form, each accepted participating group will be contacted by email and receive an official confirmation of participation.
The application shall be enclosed with the following:
Complete application form
Competition program (name of the composition, composer full name, length of the compositions)
Sound record of the choir not older than 3 years (mp3, link)
Choir/orchestra and conductor curricula (10 lines)
Choir/orchestra and conductor photo (print quality)
Scores for competition works (PDF)
A copy of money order or bank transfer confirming payment for the festival fee
All the materials are to be sent in electronic format!
Each ensemble will receive a diploma certifying the results. The jury may award other special prizes; for instance for programme dramaturgy, voice production or original interpretation.
Jury decisions are final, no appeals may be made.
According to the number of acquired points, the international jury will award
Diploma for participation up to 59,99 points
Bronze certificate 60 - 74,99 points
Silver certificate 75 - 89,99 points
Gold certificate 90 - 100 points
Grand Prix BRATISLAVA CANTAT min. 97 points
Choirs' & Orchestras' Performances during the festival:
a) choirs: 5 mins sacred music programme a cappella or with piano accompaniment - opening concert, at least one 15 min. performance - free programme
b) orchestras: 20 minutes orchestral performance
The organizer reserves the right to use the video and sound recordings taken at the festival.
1st August 2022– deadline for sending in the application form
15th August 2022 - deadline for the first payment for room and board - 50%
10th September 2022 - deadline for the final payment for room and board.
Holder of account: Bratislava Music Agency
Záhumenská 3/A, 84106, Bratislava IV,
Slovak republic
Bank: Slovenská sporitelna,
a.s., Bratislava - Suche Myto 6,
Account Nr.: 0631809658/0900
IBAN: SK8309000000000631809658
Swift code: GIBASKBX
Up to 61 days before Festival begin: 0% cancellation fee of the group package price
60 – 32 days before Festival begin: 50% cancellation fee of the group package price
31 – 15 days before Festival begin: 75% cancellation fee of the group package price
15 – 0 days before Festival begin: 100% cancellation fee of the group package price
Up to 60 days before Festival begin: 0% cancellation fee of the group package price
59 – 32 days before Festival begin: 10% persons of the whole group can be cancelled for free
(which means, for example: the group of 30 persons can cancel the stay of 3 persons for free- package price)
31 – 15 days before Festival begin: 6% persons of the whole group can be cancelled for free (for example: the group of 30 persons for 3 nights can cancel 1,8 persons for free)
14 –8 days before Festival begin: 3% persons of the whole group can be cancelled for free (for example: the group of 30 persons for 3 nights can cancel 1 person for free)
7-0 days before Festival begin: 0% persons can be cancelled for free
Bratislava Music Agency
Záhumenská 3/A
841 06 Bratislava 4
Slovakia