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 time limit for dance ensembles is 20 minutes.
The registration fee for one ensemble: 1 contest category is 200 EUR, each further contest category is 150 EUR. For participation in the festival without participation in the competition: 100 EUR. The registration fee is not paid back in the case of cancellation of the application.
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 shall pay their travel and accommodation expenses from the choir´s own sources.
Package | 3 |
2 |
1 |
Hotel category | Hotel**** (in centre) |
Hotel*** | Hotel** |
Price per person | 230€ | 199€ | 145€ |
The package price includes:
3x night and breakfast in hotel
Guidance during the whole stay
Bratislava sightseeing tour
Opening concert for participants
Public concert performance for participating groups
Final diploma ceremony
Information material
Package 3 Hotel **** in Bratislava a city centre
3x night/breakfast in twin bed rooms in a **** hotel (additional fee of 101 EUR for a single room)
Package 2 Hotel ***
3x night/breakfast in twin bed rooms in a *** hotel (additional fee of 60 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: Deadline prolonged until 1st September 2017!
Applications can be sent from 6th October 2016 to 1st August 2017. 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
Choir performances during Festival:
Competition
Secular Concert
Church concert
Singing during mass
Orchestra & Band performances during Festival:
Competition
Individual Concert
Choice of repertoire:
The repertoire can be participant’s own choice, no compulsory songs.
1st August 2017 – deadline for sending in the application form
15th August 2017 - deadline for the first payment for room and board - 50%
25th August 2017 - 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
Bratislava Music Agency
Záhumenská 3/A
841 06 Bratislava 4
Slovakia