Sarawak 2025: The Results
First International Choir Competition Sarawak concludes with emotional Awards Ceremony
After days filled with inspiring performances, cultural exchange, and the sound of voices from across the globe, the International Choir Competition Sarawak 2025 has concluded with great joy and celebration in Kuching, Malaysia.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all choirs for their remarkable performances, musical passion, and the wonderful sense of unity they brought to this international event. Together, they made Sarawak a place where cultures meet through music.
With outstanding artistic excellence, Vocalista Angels from Indonesia, under the direction of Yason Christy Pranowo, achieved the highest score in this year’s competition with 27,83 points in the Folklore category. Warmest congratulations on this success!
We also applaud the winners of each competition category on their outstanding success:
Category A1 – Mixed Choirs
Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (Indonesia)
conducted by Ignatius Axel Cokrodiharjo
Category A2 – Choirs of Equal Voices
The Male-Efficient (Malaysia)
conducted by Kenny David Yuntalla
Category G1 – Children’s Choirs
SJKC Han Ming (Malaysia)
conducted by Elaine Lee
Category G2 – Youth Choirs
Vocalista Angels (Indonesia)
conducted by Yason Christy Pranowo
Category R – Religious Music
Leyte Normal University Philharmonic Singers (Philippines)
conducted by Nick John Macapaz
Category F – Folklore
Vocalista Angels (Indonesia)
conducted by Yason Christy Pranowo
Download the complete list of results here:
A Special Prize for Outstanding Collaborative Accompaniment was given to Ms. Youngseo Park, pianist of the choir Seoul Female Union Choral from the Republic of Korea. Further, the soloist Lanie S. Ruiz from the choir Leyte Normal University Philharmonic Singers from the Philippines received a Special Prize for the Solo Performance in "Ama Niamo".
Our sincere thanks go to all choirs, conductors, jury members, volunteers, and local partners in Sarawak whose efforts and hospitality made this event an unforgettable celebration of voices and cultures.
We hope to see you again at one of the upcoming INTERKULTUR events around the world!
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