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The International a cappella Contest Leipzig is aimed at outstanding young vocal groups from all over the world. It wants to be a place for musical exchange between young groups and a cappella professionals. Simon Carrington, co-founder and longtime member of The King’s Singers, will head the international jury.

The 13th competition will be run from May 3 to 6, 2023 within the 23st International Festival for Vocal Music a cappella.

What’s important and included?

Total prize money is € 4.500 (1st prize is the Leipzig a cappella award)
Appearance of the Award winner at the final concert of the festival a cappella 2023
Concert Performance of the Award winner during the festival a cappella 2024
Feedback from each jury member individually
Free individual coaching at the masterclass with Stephen Connolly (longtime member of The King’s Singers)
Showcase performance of each ensemble after the masterclass
Seminar on the human voice held by Prof. Dr. Michael Fuchs (Medical scientist, University of Leipzig)
Price benefits on tickets to the festival a cappella
Free entry to the closing concert of the festival a cappella
Travel allowance may be granted in particular cases
Price benefits on accommodation in Leipzig

Conditions of Participation

Average age of the ensembles may not exceed 29 years
Application form due until 09 January, 2023
Finalists announced until start of February, 2023

Address

Internationaler a cappella Wettbewerb Leipzig

Competition Office

Oststr. 118

04299 Leipzig

GERMANY

Phone: +49 (0) 341 – 218 297 00

Fax: +49 (0) 341 – 218 297 01

info@a-cappella-wettbewerb.de

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