Competition rules

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.

Choice of repertoire

The repertoire can be participant’s own choice, no compulsory songs.

Participation fee

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.

Diplomas

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 14,99 points
Bronze certificate 15 - 19,99 points
Silver certificate 20 - 24,99 points
Gold certificate 25 - 29,99 points
Grand Prix BRATISLAVA CANTAT min. 28 points

Accommodation/board

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 resources.

Choir performances during Festival: 

• Competition

• Secular Concert

• Church concert

• Singing during mass

Orchestra & Band performances during Festival:

• Competition

• Individual Concert