After several days of international choral music, exciting competitions and memorable encounters, the third edition of SING FOR GOLD reached its musical highlight on October 25: the final competition for the World Choral Cup 2026.

Eight choirs from eight countries took to the stage for a final musical showdown, each hoping to claim the prestigious title. The finalists had distinguished themselves with outstanding performances during the competition and represented an impressive variety of choral traditions, styles and voices.

The eight finalists competing for the World Choral Cup 2026 were:

• SCORE, Netherlands
• Pro Musica - Magnólia Children's Choir, Slovakia
• The Singing Cardinals, USA
• Tbilisi Women's Choir, Georgia
• Voice of Praise, Indonesia
• Den Norske Studentersangforening, Norway
• Talasumche, Bulgaria
• Collegium Musicum Kammerchor, Germany

From expressive sacred music and traditional folk melodies to contemporary arrangements, the finalists demonstrated the remarkable diversity of international choral music. Each ensemble brought its own musical identity to the stage, making the competition a celebration of artistic excellence and creativity.

Following the first round, the international jury selected three choirs to advance to the decisive final round:

• Tbilisi Women's Choir, Georgia
• Den Norske Studentersangforening, Norway
• Collegium Musicum Kammerchor, Germany

With the World Choral Cup title within reach, the final performances brought another exciting chapter to the competition before the jury made its decision.

And the winner of the World Choral Cup 2026 is: 

Collegium Musicum Kammerchor from Germany!

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement and on earning the highest honor of SING FOR GOLD 2026!

Celebrating the Category Winners of SING FOR GOLD 2026

Alongside the World Choral Cup competition, choirs from around the world demonstrated their musical skills across seven competition categories. The results reflect an impressive level of achievement, with a total of 34 Golden, 13 Silver and 7 Bronze Diplomas awarded.

Special congratulations go to the following Category Winners:

Category 1 – Children's Choirs

Pro Musica - Magnólia Children's Choir, Slovakia
conducted by Viera Džoganova

Category 2 – Youth Choirs

The Singing Cardinals, USA
conducted by Brandon Booth

Category 3 – Chamber Choirs and Vocal Ensembles

Voice of Praise, Indonesia
conducted by Shinta Siregar

Category 4 – Adult Choirs

Collegium Musicum Kammerchor, Germany
conducted by Donka Miteva

Category 5 – Musica Sacra

Collegium Musicum Kammerchor, Germany
conducted by Donka Miteva

Category 6 – Pop, Jazz, Gospel

SCORE, Netherlands
conducted by Daan Jansen & Willemijn Valen

Category 7 – Folklore

Talasumche, Bulgaria
conducted by Dimitar Kostantzaliev

Congratulations to all participating choirs, their conductors and singers for their dedication, passion and achievements. Every performance contributed to making this third edition of SING FOR GOLD a special celebration of choral music.

The complete competition results are available for download here:

SING FOR GOLD 2026_Results

Next Stop: Riga, Latvia!

The next edition of SING FOR GOLD – The World Choral Cup is already on the horizon! From October 7–11, 2027, the international choral community will gather in Riga, Latvia, for another exciting competition and celebration of voices from around the world.

With its rich choral traditions and vibrant musical culture, Latvia offers a wonderful setting for the next chapter of SING FOR GOLD. Choirs can look forward to new musical encounters, inspiring performances and another opportunity to compete for the prestigious World Choral Cup.

Will your choir be part of SING FOR GOLD 2027? We look forward to welcoming you to Riga!

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