REGISTER NOW Surabaya World Choral Festival 2025, Surabaya - INDONESIA

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Gedung Balai Pemuda Surabaya

Address:
Jl. Gubernur Suryo No.15, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60271


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Competition Type

Open Category

Open Category is a special competition that allows choirs from East Java to participate in an international standard choral festival. Open Category consists of 3 categories:

  1. Elementary School

    Participant are elementary school students

  2. Junior High School

    Participant are junior high school students

  3. Senior High School

    Participant are senior high school students

Solo Singing Competition

Solo Singing Competition consists of 5 categories

  1. Solo Children
    Participant aged 13 years and below
  2. Solo Youth
    Participant aged between 12 and 18 years
  3. Solo Classical Music
    Song include Aria, Lieder, Opera, etc. The choosen song must have been composed before 1900
  4. Solo Seriosa Indonesia
    Song from Indonesia's art song reportoire
  5. Solo Popular Music
    Songs of various popular genres

Choir Competition

Choir Competition consists of 8 categories:

  1. Children's Choir
    Participant aged below 13 years
  2. Teenager's Choir
    Participant aged between 12 and 15 years
  3. Youth Choir
    Participant aged between 15 and 18 years
  4. Folksong
    Includes regional songs arranged for choral performance.
  1. Music of Religions
    Refers to religious music from any faith or tadition.
  2. Pop and Jazz
    Consists of popular song (either secular or spiritual).
  3. Vocal Group
    Encompasses free-choice songs from all music genres.
  4. Musica Sacra
    Refers to sacred church music from ancient times to the present

Competition Mechanics

Solo Singing Competition

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First Round

  • Each participation in every category has maximum 5 minutes to perform 1 song that counts from first note until the last note is sounded. If the total duration exceeds the allotted time, the total score will be reduced by a penalty of 1 (one) point for every minute that passes.
  • The final score is the total of the average scores of each judge which determined by following criteria:
    1. Intonation
    2. Sound Quality
    3. Interpretation
    4. Overall Artistic Performance
  • This round uses a total score system of 100 with the final value grouping as follows:
    • Medal Score
    Successful Participation 1,00 - 39,99
    Bronze Medal 40,00 - 59,99
    Silver Medal 60,00 - 79,99
    Gold Medal 80,00 - 100,00
  • The gold medal with the highest score will be announce as the “Winner of Category”.
  • If in one of the categories no participant gets a gold medal, there will be no "Winner of Category".

Grand Prix Round

  • Participants in the Grand Prix of Solo Competition are all Winners of Category with recommendations from the Artistic Director and the Jury.
  • Participants who achieve more than 1 (one) Winner of Category, will perform once.
  • Each participation has maximum 5 minutes to perform that counts from first note until the last note is sounded.
  • Grand Prix winners will receive a certificate and trophy “Grand Prix Solo Winner of The 2nd SWCF 2025”.

Choir Competition

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First Round

  • Each participation in every category has maximum 10 minutes to perform 2 songs that counts from first note until the last note is sounded. If the total duration exceeds the allotted time, the total score will be reduced by a penalty of 1 (one) point for every minute that passes.
  • The final score is the total of the average scores of each judge which determined by following criteria:
    1. Intonation
    2. Sound Quality
    3. Fidelity to the Score
    4. Overall Artistic
  • This round uses a total score system of 100 with the final value grouping as follows:
    • Medal Score
    Successful Participation 1,00 - 39,99
    Bronze Medal 40,00 - 59,99
    Silver Medal 60,00 - 79,99
    Gold Medal 80,00 - 100,00
  • The gold medal with the highest score will be announce as the “Winner of Category”.

Grand Prix Round

  • The participants eligible to compete in this round are the choirs that have been named "Winner of the Category" and those recommended by the jury and artistic directors.
  • Each participation has maximum 5 minutes to perform that counts from first note until the last note is sounded.
  • These participants will compete again to win the title of "Grand Prix Winner of The 2nd Surabaya World Choral Festival 2025."

Number of Participant

27

Solo Singing Competition

13

Choir Competition

3

Open Competition

Note

  • Confirmed participants for SWCF 2025
  • For choirs and solo that participats in more than 1 category is counted as 1

Number of Performance

17

Solo Children
Solo Singing Competition

17

Solo Youth
Solo Singing Competition

7

Solo Popular Music
Solo Singing Competition

4

Solo Seriosa Indonesia
Solo Singing Competition

1

Solo Classical Music
Solo Singing Competition

7

Children's Choir
Choir Competition

4

Folksong
Choir Competition

3

Pop & Jazz
Choir Competition

3

Vocal Group
Choir Competition

2

Teenager's Choir
Choir Competition

2

Youth Choir
Choir Competition

1

Musica Sacra
Choir Competition

1

Music of Religions
Choir Competition

2

Senior High School
Open Category

1

Junior High School
Open Category

1

Elementary School
Open Category

Note

  • Confirmed performances for SWCF 2025

Performer List

Name Competition Type Category From
Aldrich Emmanuel Derek DaiaSolo Solo ChildrenManado, North Sulawesi - Indonesia
Eowyn Cyana AnarindaSolo Solo ChildrenSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Devia Rihwari HayuningputriSolo Solo ChildrenYogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
Audrey Almeera Rizky PutriSolo Solo ChildrenSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Adriana Zhafira TriantoSolo Solo ChildrenSouth Jakarta, DKI Jakarta - Indonesia
Aiesha Zaafarani Rahadian HariantoSolo Solo ChildrenMojolangu, East Java - Indonesia
Aricia SoelaymanSolo Solo ChildrenSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Fransiskus Moreno Vatsa AmarendraSolo Solo ChildrenBalikpapan, East Kalimantan - Indonesia
Regina Caeli Tumbuan Solo Solo ChildrenNorth Minahasa, North Sulawesi - Indonesia
Shakira Rizki Finandya Solo Solo ChildrenSemarang, Central Java - Indonesia
Yumeiko Velove Tan Solo Solo ChildrenSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Adeeva Shakila RahmaSolo Solo ChildrenSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Nathanael Arzha JanuarSolo Solo ChildrenPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
Queensha Elora Febrianto TandumSolo Solo ChildrenPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
Michael David Jasson KurniawanSolo Solo YouthPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
Fanuel Christian Suparto Solo Solo YouthSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Aqila Hayu NadjidahSolo Solo YouthYogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
Gregorius Delvin Justine KurniawanSolo Solo ChildrenPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
Caitlin Stefinia DarmawanSolo Solo YouthPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
Fahra Khofifah ChorrySolo Solo YouthPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
Rania Pandita BhanuwatiSolo Solo YouthSleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
Meisya Aulia Sam Rafi NurrizkySolo Solo YouthSidoarjo, East Java - Indonesia
Najwa RiseSolo Solo YouthYogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
Kresentia Shannon Kimiko HosanaSolo Solo YouthMalang, East Java - Indonesia
Vanessa Gwen SiswantoSolo Solo YouthSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Marda Namira NurdiahSolo Solo YouthPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
Livia Jocelyn Solo Solo YouthPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
Ayyara Kayana SuryaSolo Solo YouthSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Gwenneth Celine KusumaSolo Solo YouthJombang, East Java - Indonesia
Mariska Agustine RihonoSolo Solo YouthSemarang, Central Java - Indonesia
Joice Josephine SalomoSolo Solo YouthPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
Kennard Elroy UmbingSolo Solo Classical MusicPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
Kennard Elroy UmbingSoloSolo Seriosa IndonesiaPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
Joice Josephine SalomoSoloSolo Seriosa IndonesiaPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
Nathanael Arzha JanuarSoloSolo Seriosa IndonesiaPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
Caitlin Stefinia Darmawan SoloSolo Popular MusicPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
Kamyakfika KurniaSoloSolo Popular MusicYogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
Marda Namira NurdiahSoloSolo Popular MusicPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
Raden Roro Hendriastuti PetriquinaSoloSolo Popular MusicBekasi, West Java - Indonesia
Meisya Aulia Sam Rafi NurrizkySoloSolo Popular MusicSidoarjo, East Java - Indonesia
Mariska Agustine RihonoSoloSolo Popular MusicSemarang, Central Java - Indonesia
Aaron SudargoSoloSolo Popular MusicSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Delovea Kezia EpathaSoloSolo Seriosa IndonesiaPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
Racquell Salia PentaSoloSolo ChildrenPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
Axell Alexander WiriantonoSoloSolo YouthSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Kenzo Alano ArfaSoloSolo ChildrenSemarang, Central Java - Indonesia
Muhammadiyah Jogja Children's ChoirChoir Children's ChoirYogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
Voice of PujaChoir Children's ChoirSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Alsebaya ChoirChoir Children's ChoirSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Mudipat Children ChoirChoir Children's ChoirSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Gita Assisi Choir JuniorChoir Teenager's ChoirLampung, Bandar Lampung - Indonesia
Seraphine ChoirChoir Teenager's ChoirPalu, Central Sulawesi - Indonesia
Nusantara Voices Student ChoirChoir Youth ChoirMagelang, Central Java - Indonesia
Nine's Voice IndonesiaChoir Youth ChoirManado, North Sulawesi - Indonesia
Seraphine ChoirChoir Musica SacraPalu, Central Sulawesi - Indonesia
Voice of PujaChoir Pop and JazzSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Maria Fatima Children ChoirChoir Children's ChoirJember, East Java - Indonesia
Sparkling SingersChoir Pop and JazzSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Voice of PujaChoir FolksongSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Nusantara Voices Student ChoirChoir FolksongMagelang, Central Java - indonesia
Nine's Voice IndonesiaChoir FolksongManado, North Sulawesi - Indonesia
Al- Mujahidin Student ChoraleChoir Music of ReligionsGunungkidul, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
Gendang TalaChoir Vocal GroupSouth Tangerang, Banten - Indonesia
Soundwaves - Pelindo Regional 3Choir Vocal GroupSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
One Voice SpensabayaChoir Vocal GroupSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Adi Nugroho Youth ChoirChoir FolksongSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Swara Tabela ChoirChoir Children's ChoirPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
Maha SuryaChoirPop and JazzSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Al Azhar Thirty Five ChoirChoirChildren's ChoirSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Sound of Harmony SmagaOpen Senior High SchoolPamekasan, East Java - Indonesia
Symphony Blessing Choir SDOpen Elementary SchoolSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Symphony Blessing Choir SMPOpen Junior High SchoolSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Symphony Blessing Choir SMAOpen Senior High SchoolSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia

SWCF 2024 Highlight

Day 1 - Wednesday, 12th November 2025

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Room A

Time Event
10.00 - 11.00 Choral Workshop
Mat Wright

Auditorium

Time Event
17.00 - 19.00 Opening Ceremony

Day 2 - Thursday, 13th November 2025

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Audiotorium

Time Event
09.00 - 11.30 Solo Singing Competition
Solo Children & Solo Popular Music
Open Category
Elementary School
13.30 - 16.00 Choir Competition
Teenager's Choir, Children's Choir, Youth Choir, Musica Sacra

Ciputra Mall

Time Event
17.00 - 20.00 Friendship Concert & Singer Unplugged

Day 3 - Friday, 14th November 2025

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Audiotorium

Time Event
09.00 - 11.30 Solo Singing Competition
Solo Classical Music, Solo Youth, Solo Seriosa Indonesia
Open Category
Junior High School & Senior High School
13.30 - 16.00 Choir Competition
Pop & Jazz, Vocal Group, Music of Religions, Folksong
19.00 - 21.00 Special Concert
Illuminare

Ciputra Mall

Time Event
17.00 - 20.00 Friendship Concert & Singer Unplugged

Day 4 - Saturday, 15th November 2025

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Audiotorium

Time Event
10.00 - 11.30 Awarding Ceremony
15.00 - 18.00 Grand Prix Round
18.00 - 19.00 Closing Ceremony

Room A

Time Event
13.00 - 14.00 Meet the Jury

Note

  • All times in WIB timezones (GMT +7)
  • This schedule is still subject to change

Choral Workshop

SWCF Participant Open for Public

This educational activity is open to the public. Participants will have the opportunity to study into theory and engage in hands-on practice with choral experts who have an outstanding reputation on the international stage.

Available Workshop:

  • Leading Children's and Youth Choir. How to Develop Skill and Confidence in Young Singers by Mat Wright

    • 12 November 2025 | 10.00

Choral Masterclass

SWCF Participant

This educational activity is open to the public. Participants will gain knowledge, skills, and other choral techniques shared directly by international choral experts.

Available Masterclass:

Mat Wright

  • Alsebaya
    12 November 2025 | 11.30
  • Sparkling Singers
    13 November 2025 | 12.00
  • Voice of Puja
    13 November 2025 | 12.30

Dr. TJ. Harper

  • Al Mujahdin Student Chorale
    12 November 2025 | 13.00
  • Muhammadiyah Jogja Children's Choir
    12 November 2025 | 13.30

Kevin Tyson

  • Gita Assisi Choir Junior
    14 November 2025 | 12.00
  • Maria Fatima Children Choir
    14 November 2025 | 12.30

Choral Exchange

SWCF Participant

Choir Exchange is a fun and relaxed session where choirs from different backgrounds come together to share music and cultural ideas. It’s all about learning from each other, making new friends, and building lasting bonds through music. Participants can contact the committee to register for FREE as long as slots are available.

13-14 November 2025 | 15.00

Meet the
Jury

SWCF Participant

This activity is an opportunity for all participants to receive direct feedback from the jury based on their competition performance. Each participant will be given 5 minutes and is allowed to send 5 choir representatives.

Jury:

  1. Dr. TJ Harper (USA)
  2. Kelvin Lau (Hong Kong)
  3. Kevin Tison (USA)
  4. Mat Wright (UK)
  5. Setyo Watjono (Indonesia)

15 November 2025 | 13:00 WIB

Downloadable Files

File Name Description
SWCF2025 - Information Book (for choirs from abroad).pdf SWCF2025 - Information Book (for choirs from abroad)
SWCF2025 - Buku Informasi (untuk paduan suara indonesia).pdf SWCF2025 - Buku Informasi (untuk paduan suara indonesia)
SWCF2025 - Information Book (for solo singer from abroad).pdf SWCF2025 - Information Book (for solo singer from abroad)
SWCF2025 - Buku Informasi (untuk penyanyi solo indonesia).pdf SWCF2025 - Buku Informasi (untuk penyanyi solo indonesia)

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