Greetings!

The development of Indonesian choirs is increasingly fast both in number and quality. Along with the development of choirs in Indonesia, so is the development of choirs in the international world. This development seems to be significantly correlated with the increasing number of choir festivals and competitions in Indonesia and various countries in the international world.

Among the emerging choir festivals in the international world, the 15^th BALI INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL 2026 is a consistently present with remarkable and impressive quality of organization. This choir festival is always awaited by various choirs in the world, and will be held on July 26 – 30, 2026.

The 15^th BALI INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL 2026 has become the choice, especially for Indonesian and world choirs who want to make their mark on

the international choir stage. This festival is always attended by various choirs, both children's choirs, youth choirs, adult choirs to elderly choirs. The categories provided are also very diverse from sacred music, folksong, pop & jazz to contemporary music and various music of religion. Participants gain invaluable experience while singing and witnessing various quality performances from each other participant.

The 15^th BALI INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL 2026 will be opened for beginner choirs to experienced choirs. This Festival provides a Competition Round for beginner participants and a Championship Round for experienced choirs. Even participants who perform brilliantly can perform again in the Grand Prix Round to show their best achievements. Furthermore, selected Grand Prix Participants will receive an invitation to perform in Song-do City, Incheon, South Korea at the ASIA CHORAL GRAND PRIX 2026 event (free accommodation, food and tour).

In addition, at the 15^th BALI INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL, an OPEN CATEGORY is opened for beginner choirs in Bali Province, Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior High Schools, High Schools, Universities and the General Public can participate with special facilities. This category is opened to encourage the development of choirs in Bali Province.

Through choir activities, there are many benefits that can be obtained. In addition to providing music education, the pleasure of singing in a group or community, singers can develop talents, interests, discipline, and cooperation, as well as develop cultural knowledge, learn to organize, improve social skills, interact and build self-confidence.

Bali is a very special place because of natural beauty, cultural richness and noble traditions that are still closely related to its people, and the hospitality of Balinese people is a magical charm that is unmatched in the world. And at the 15^th BALI INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL 2026, participants not only come for a choir competition, buat also foster friendship and cooperation between singers, between choirs, even between nations. At the same time, participants can enjoy the charming natural beauty of Bali, special food, and unforgettable tourism services.

See you at the 15^th BALI INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL We look forward to welcoming you all with open arms and warmth.

Tommyanto Kandisaputra

Artistic Director BICF 15, 2026

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