"Wow what an amazing journey for all of us at Barnsley Youth Choir. We never never dreamed that we would achieve such recognition. ... I would just like to thank you for all your help before the event and of course during the event. ... THANK YOU. It has been exhausting for all of us, but has been one of the most magical experiences we have had with the choir."

Hull International Choir Competition
Welcome to the ‘Singing City’!
On the East Coast of England, with beautiful historical buildings, lively entertainment, bustling shops, traditional pubs and tasty restaurants, Yorkshire's only waterfront city of Hull is a hidden treasure.
It's for the first time that INTERKULTUR is organizing an international choir competition on English territory, a country where the choral art is deeply rooted in its musical life and traditions, especially through its cathedral and chapel choirs.
The choir competition in Hull offers categories for each type of choir, from Musica Sacra to Pop, Jazz & Gospel. In additional Evaluation Performances the participants can work with internationally renowned choral experts on your repertoire.
As a city with a rich choral history, from early church music to modern initiatives with a focus on outreach and inclusivity, Hull is eagerly waiting to welcome choirs from all over the world to this ‘singing city. Join in and sing with us in Hull!

INVITATION
Hull is a city with a rich choral history dating back to 1842 so it is with great honour I welcome singers from all over the world to our ‘Singing City’! We are thrilled to be the first UK destination to host this incredible event and I invite you all to fill our beautiful streets, squares, and community spaces with the sound of music. As a city steeped in arts and culture, we look forward to hearing the fusion of voices come together from a mix of musical backgrounds.
We hope you and your choirs have a wonderful time singing, exploring, and creating memories with us here in Hull!
Participation opportunities
This event provides you the opportunity to choose from the following options of participation:
Non-competitive Participation | Competitive Participation |
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Festival Participation** | Competition Categories* |
Evaluation Performance* | Evaluation Performance* |
Individual Coaching* | Individual Coaching* |
friendship concert performance included
* at least two performances included
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Event Details
Admission to the competitions is free of charge.
The Opening and Closing Events (including the Awards Ceremony) are currently reserved for registered choirs only.
Hull International Choir Competition - Gala Concert
On April 29, the following choirs will present themselves in a gala concert: Barnsley Youth Choir (Great Britain), Cornwall Youth Choir (Great Britain), Tygerberg Children's Choir (South Africa) and Vox Aurea (Finland).