Eurovision Choir of the Year
A NEW EUROVISION TV COMPETITION
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in cooperation with INTERKULTUR launches a new TV talent competition format for amateur choirs, Eurovision Choir of The Year, as an addition to the Eurovision Family of Events led by the well-known Eurovision Song Contest.
The first edition of Eurovision Choir of the Year will be produced by host broadcaster Latvian Television (LTV) and Riga Tourism Development Bureau (LIVE RIGA) on 22 July at the Riga Arena in the Latvian capital.
Eurovision Choir Of The Year 2017
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Concept
Choirs from 9 EBU Member countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Germany, Slovenia, Hungary and Wales) will compete for the title, with prizes including a recording deal for the winning choir.
Each choir will perform a six minute unaccompanied set in any genre and will be judged by a high-profile jury including British composer JOHN RUTTER and Latvian mezzo soprano ELĪNA GARANČA.
The show will be hosted by Grammy-winning composer and conductor ERIC WHITACRE and LTV culture presenter EVA IKSTENA.
