1. All amateur choirs and their members from around the world are invited to participate. Singers, however, must be amateur, i.e. not earn their living by singing.

2. Participants are encouraged to carefully read and understand the guidelines set forth for each category as they will be strictly enforced.

3. Each choir may participate in a maximum of 3 (three) categories.

• Categories 1 – 6 Choirs may generally participate in only one of these categories.

• Categories 7 – 10 In these categories, multiple participation is possible regardless of registration for categories 1 – 10.

4. If a choir takes part in several categories, no competition pieces may be repeated.

5. The number of singers on stage must correspond exactly to the number of singers who paid the Participation Fee. Any choir not in compliance will be disqualified without refund of fees.

6. All competition pieces are subject to approval by the Artistic Committee.

7. The competition will only provide an electric piano. Any other instrumental accompaniment must be supplied by choirs and written notification must be sent to the organizer no later than one week before the competition. A cappella pieces may use a maximum of three un-pitched instruments, with the exception of those in the FOLKLORE & TRADITIONAL category for which there is no limit.

8. Only live accompaniment is allowed. The use of any pre-recorded audio is strictly prohibited.

9. ‘Total singing time’ is the duration of the performance excluding entrance and exit from the stage.

10. Participants should send 5 (five) copies of each piece in their proposed repertoire (in standard, five-line, staff notation). One copy will remain with the committee for archiving, while the remaining copies can be collected from the committee on the closing day. Uncollected scores will not be returned.

11. Change of performance key and song order must be announced in writing to the Artistic Committee not later than one week before the competition. Afterward, no changes are permitted.

12. Usage of amplification (for voices or instruments) is NOT PERMITTED.

13. No sound and stage checks are allowed prior to the competition.