Participation without entering the competition

Aside from the competitions, choirs of all kind, professional or amateur choirs, may take part in the World Choir Games 2010. They are cordially invited to participate in encounter concerts and to present their programmes. If the decision of the artistic committee is favourable and the corresponding artistic quality is sufficient, such ensembles may also participate in the gala concerts and/or be placed in central events.

There will also be special festival programmes for orchestras and choirs, which will be organised in cooperation with EXPO 2010 Shanghai and the delegations of the individual countries. In addition to the concerts held by the host city, extra concerts and performances, which will add to the attraction of the World Choir Games, will be held at the EXPO.