Dear Friends in Music,
The Singapore International Choral Festival is a celebration that has become a cornerstone of the global choral community. From 23 to 27 July 2025, we will gather in the vibrant city of Singapore to share our love for music, to learn from one another, and to create memories that will resonate long after the final note has been sung.
This coming year’s edition is particularly special as we are honoured to host the 4th Asia Choral Grand Prix for the first time. This prestigious competition brings together the finest choirs from across Asia, offering them a platform to showcase their artistry and to compete at the highest level. The synergy between the Singapore International Choral Festival and the Asia Choral Grand Prix promises to elevate our shared experience, creating a dynamic and inspiring environment for all participants.
Let us remember that choral music is more than just harmonies and melodies. It transcends borders, languages, and cultures, bringing us together in a powerful expression of our collective human experience.
Let us sing, let us celebrate, and let us continue to inspire one another. I look forward to seeing everyone at SICF 2025!
Ms Lim Ai Hooi
Artistic Director
Singapore International Choral Festival
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| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
| 23 July, Wednesday | Opening Concert Victoria Concert Hall |
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| 24 July, Thursday | Competitions Victoria Concert Hall |
4th Asia Choral Grand Prix Stage Rehearsals |
4th Asia Choral Grand Prix Victoria Concert Hall |
| Competitions Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music |
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| 25 July, Friday | Individual Choral Workshops Victoria Concert Hall, The Arts House & Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music |
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| Competitions Victoria Concert Hall & Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music |
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| 26 July, Saturday | Competitions Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music |
Choir Exchanges Downtown East |
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| Outreach Perfomances Downtown East and Various Venues |
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| 27 July, Sunday | Meet-the-Jury Sessions Esplanade Concert Hall Foyer |
SICF Grand Prix and Award Ceremony Esplanade Concert Hall |
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*All programmes and venues indicated here are not final and subject to change.
Competitions
The choral competitions at the Singapore International Choral Festival (SICF) are a vibrant showcase of vocal excellence and artistic expression. Bringing together choirs from around the world, the competition serves as a platform for groups of all ages and backgrounds to demonstrate their musicianship and unique cultural heritage. It is also your choir’s chance to sing in one of Singapore’s emblematic concert hall venues!
Workshops
Choirs can sign up for a choral workshop, where a member of the SICF jury will work with individual choirs on selected competition repertoire. Clinicians will share their musical knowledge and know-how, suggesting areas for improvement and development.
Choir Exchanges
The SICF choir exchanges are unique and memorable sessions facilitated by the festival. Come join us for a 1.5-hour session of singing and sharing amongst other participants of the festival, which typically involves up to four participating choirs.
Outreach
Seize the opportunity to share your culture and music with Singaporeans at our outreach performance venues. Each choir typically performs a 10-15 minutes repertoire during this activity.
Meet-the-Jury
Your conductors and teachers will join us at our seminar-style Meet-the-Jury sessions to receive valuable feedback, advice and tips post-competition – a perfect platform for everyone to learn and improve. Take the chance to hear from the jurors of your competition category.
Concerts
Be part of the Opening, Competition, or Grand Prix concerts and immerse yourself in the different cultures and repertoire presented by the various choirs to get the most out of your festival experience.
Registration Fees
The registration fee for overseas choirs participating in the festival is a one-time charge of SGD$500. The deadline for the registration for the 9th Singapore International Choral Festival is 30th April 2025. These fees are non-refundable and payable upon application to take part in the festival and will include:
- Registration in one category in the competition. There will be a SGD$250 charge per category beyond the first.
Application Requirements
The items in the list below must accompany every festival application, failing which the application would not be considered complete.
- Write-up and Photograph of choir and conductor in high resolution (minimum file size of 1 MB)
- Completed application form
- Registration fees
Choirs that send in their completed registrations before 31st December 2024 will get an early bird registration waiver of SGD$250 which will be offset in their final invoice. Please note that an individual festival package still must be chosen.
The organisers reserve the right to substitute suitable programmes should any of the programmes listed in the package not materialise due to unforeseen circumstances or are fully subscribed. All prices quoted here do not include any additional fees or the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST) of Singapore which is 9%.
Festival Fees (International Choirs)
The festival has 3 festival fee packages to select from. Every participating choir must select a festival package as part of their participation. You can also choose to take a travel package at special promotional rates with us for a fuss free experience.
Please drop an email to info@sicf.sg with your Choir Name and Country for us to send you the appropriate package rates for the festival.