Winners take the stage in Aarhus
First Awards Ceremony at the European Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations Aarhus 2025
In the vibrant heart of Aarhus, the Awards Ceremony of the second part of the 6th European Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations reached its musical peak today, wrapping up inspiring first days of song, unity, and unforgettable performances.
Choirs from across Europe and beyond, who had showcased their talent in categories ranging from the Open Competition to the European Champions Competition and the Grand Prix of Nations, came together to celebrate in harmony - applauding not only their own achievements but the collective spirit of choral music that brought them to Denmark.
Now, let’s celebrate the winning choirs of this first part of the event and give them a standing ovation for their extraordinary artistry!
Winners of the Open Competition:
Category O2 – Youth Choirs
Cantoholics, Austria
conducted by Siegfried Portugaller
Category O4 – Adult Choirs
Sönerna, Sweden
conducted by Martin Hellberg
Category O6 – Musica Sacra with Accompaniment
The Sunday Night Singers, USA
conducted by Michael McCullough & Amanda Mitton
Category O7 – Gospel, Spiritual, Music of Spirit and Faith
The Sunday Night Singers, USA
conducted by Michael McCullough & Amanda Mitton
Category O9 – Folklore a cappella
Sönerna, Sweden
conducted by Martin Hellberg
Winners of the European Champions Competition:
Category C2 – Youth Choirs
Male Voices of the Boys Choir Lucerne
conducted by Andreas Wiedmer
Category C4 – Adult Choirs
SORA, Denmark
conducted by Birgitte Næslund Madsen
Category C6 – Musica Sacra with Accompaniment
Koritsia, Sweden
conducted by Linda Alexandersson
Category C7 – Gospel, Spiritual, Music of Spirit and Faith
Riga Cathedral Choir School Gospel Choir, Latvia
conducted by Una Stade
Category C9 – Folklore a cappella
SORA, Denmark
conducted by Birgitte Næslund Madsen
Winners of the Grand Prix of Nations Aarhus
Category GP2 – Youth Choirs
iSing Silicon Valley, USA
conducted by Jennah Delp Somers
Category GP4 – Adult Choirs
Kvindelige Studenters Sangforening, Norway
conducted by Marit Tøndel Bodsberg
Category GP6 – Musica Sacra with Accompaniment
iSing Silicon Valley, USA
conducted by Jennah Delp Somers
Category GP7 – Gospel, Spiritual, Music of Spirit and Faith
Riga Cathedral Choir School Gospel Choir, Latvia
conducted by Una Stade
Category GP10 – Folklore with Accompaniment
Kvindelige Studenters Sangforening, Norway
conducted by Marit Tøndel Bodsberg
A complete list of results from both parts of the event in Aarhus is available here for download:
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