COMPETITON

AMATEUR CHOIR

The BCFC is only open to non-professional choirs. competitive teams only

MAXIMUM
TWO CATEGORIES

All choirs are eligible to compete in a maximum of two competition categories.
For choirs competing in two categories, the repertoire for each category must be different.

PURE SINGING TIME

For all categories, the allotted pure singing time limit is 15 minutes (minimum 10-minute).
This time limit excludes the time incurred by applause or by stage entry / exit.
Piece durations must be accurately submitted in the application form.
CAN BE PENALIZED FOR NOT RESPECTING THE TIME LIMITS.

CHOREOGRAPHY

While choreography is allowed, only the music will be judged during the competition.
※ Except Ethnic Category

AUDIO FILE

All choirs (including 'festival only' choirs) MUST submit good audio recordings (2 works within 10 minutes) in mp3 format for the initial screening and the result will be sent via email in a couple of working days.

SCORE

Choirs must send the digital copies of scores in PDF format via Email by August 31, 2026, AND send 5 original copies of each performance piece to the BCFC office IN THE MAIL until September 3, 2026. Submitted original copies of scores will be used only for judging and NOT BE GIVEN BACK.
CHOIRS CAN BE PENALIZED FOR NOT SENDING THE 5 SET OF SCORES TO THE BCFC OFFICE IN THE MAIL UNTIL September 30, 2026. (postmark deadline).

BCFC Office Address Busan Choral Festival & Competition / 3F Bosudae-ro 82, Jung-gu, Busan, S.Korea 48973

REPERTOIRE CHANGE

After application is submitted, repertoire changes (including an order of performance) are allowed by August 31, 2026.

REGISTRATION FEE

$1,000 per choir (up to 2 categories)
Deadline: July 31, 2026.
Coverage (Only for stage performers including conductor and accompanist):

• All Tickets to BCFC concerts except the opening concert (50% DC)
• Workshop
• Grand Prix Final and Award Ceremony
• Festival Gifts (Festival Program book, Ecobag and Ballpoint pen)
• Translator
• All Prize Money, Trophy and Diploma with all singer's name on it (1 per choir)
• Original Pictures & Videos from the competition via Email
• Scoring Sheet and Jury's Comments via Email
• Outreach Concert Opportunity with a Free Meal

DISCOUNTS

20% of early bird discounts will be applied to choirs who pay all the fee by June 30, 2026

REFUND

50% of Registration fee will be refunded to choirs who withdraw their participation by August 31, 2026 and NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER THEN.

REFUND

COPYRIGHT

All participating choirs are individually responsible for honoring copyright and performance rights of the songs during the competition. The use of unauthorized / reproduced copies is strictly prohibited.

PROHIBITION

Any use of unauthorized video or sound recording, MICROPHONE, amplification of voices or instruments other than the setup provided at the venues is strictly prohibited.

With the application, all participating choirs agree to photography, recordings and broadcasts in sound or television as well as any other recordings made in conjunction with the BCFC.