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Gedung Balai Pemuda Surabaya

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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 4 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

  4. University & Public

    Participant are university student and public

Register now for the Open Category at SWCF 2025

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:

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."

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Solo Singing Competition

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Choir Competition

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Open Competition

Note

  • For choirs and solo that participats in more than 1 category is counted as 1

Number of Performance

Performer List

Register Number Name Competition Type Category From
SOLOSWCF2-021Aldrich Emmanuel Derek DaiaSolo Solo ChildrenManado, North Sulawesi - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-023Eowyn Cyana AnarindaSolo Solo ChildrenSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-026Devia Rihwari HayuningputriSolo Solo ChildrenYogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-031Audrey Almeera Rizky PutriSolo Solo ChildrenSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-022Adriana Zhafira TriantoSolo Solo ChildrenSouth Jakarta, DKI Jakarta - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-012Aiesha Zaafarani Rahadian HariantoSolo Solo ChildrenMojolangu, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-001Aricia SoelaymanSolo Solo ChildrenSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-018Fransiskus Moreno Vatsa AmarendraSolo Solo ChildrenBalikpapan, East Kalimantan - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-019Regina Caeli Tumbuan Solo Solo ChildrenNorth Minahasa, North Sulawesi - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-003Shakira Rizki Finandya Solo Solo ChildrenSemarang, Central Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-016Yumeiko Velove Tan Solo Solo ChildrenSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-033Adeeva Shakila RahmaSolo Solo ChildrenSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-035ANathanael Arzha JanuarSolo Solo ChildrenPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-036Queensha Elora Febrianto TandumSolo Solo ChildrenPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-005Michael David Jasson KurniawanSolo Solo YouthPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-002Fanuel Christian Suparto Solo Solo YouthSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-004Aqila Hayu NadjidahSolo Solo YouthYogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-006Gregorius Delvin Justine KurniawanSolo Solo ChildrenPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-007ACaitlin Stefinia DarmawanSolo Solo YouthPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-008Fahra Khofifah ChorrySolo Solo YouthPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-009Rania Pandita BhanuwatiSolo Solo YouthSleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-011AMeisya Aulia Sam Rafi NurrizkySolo Solo YouthSidoarjo, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-013Najwa RiseSolo Solo YouthYogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-015Kresentia Shannon Kimiko HosanaSolo Solo YouthMalang, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-017Vanessa Gwen SiswantoSolo Solo YouthSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-020AMarda Namira NurdiahSolo Solo YouthPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-028Livia Jocelyn Solo Solo YouthPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-029Ayyara Kayana SuryaSolo Solo YouthSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-032Gwenneth Celine KusumaSolo Solo YouthJombang, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-027AMariska Agustine RihonoSolo Solo YouthSemarang, Central Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-034AJoice Josephine SalomoSolo Solo YouthPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-010AKennard Elroy UmbingSolo Solo Classical MusicPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-010BKennard Elroy UmbingSoloSolo Seriosa IndonesiaPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-034BJoice Josephine SalomoSoloSolo Seriosa IndonesiaPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-035BNathanael Arzha JanuarSoloSolo Seriosa IndonesiaPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-007BCaitlin Stefinia Darmawan SoloSolo Popular MusicPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-014Kamyakfika KurniaSoloSolo Popular MusicYogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-020BMarda Namira NurdiahSoloSolo Popular MusicPalembang, South Sumatra - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-030Raden Roro Hendriastuti PetriquinaSoloSolo Popular MusicBekasi, West Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-011BMeisya Aulia Sam Rafi NurrizkySoloSolo Popular MusicSidoarjo, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-027BMariska Agustine RihonoSoloSolo Popular MusicSemarang, Central Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-037Aaron SudargoSoloSolo Popular MusicSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-038Delovea Kezia EpathaSoloSolo Seriosa IndonesiaPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-039Racquell Salia PentaSoloSolo ChildrenPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-040Axell Alexander WiriantonoSoloSolo YouthSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SOLOSWCF2-025Kenzo Alano ArfaSoloSolo ChildrenSemarang, Central Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-002Muhammadiyah Jogja Children's ChoirChoir Children's ChoirYogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
SWCF2-005AVoice of PujaChoir Children's ChoirSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-015Alsebaya ChoirChoir Children's ChoirSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-012Mudipat Children ChoirChoir Children's ChoirSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-004Gita Assisi Choir JuniorChoir Teenager's ChoirLampung, Bandar Lampung - Indonesia
SWCF2-008ASeraphine ChoirChoir Teenager's ChoirPalu, Central Sulawesi - Indonesia
SWCF2-010ANusantara Voices Student ChoirChoir Youth ChoirMagelang, Central Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-016ANine's Voice IndonesiaChoir Youth ChoirManado, North Sulawesi - Indonesia
SWCF2-008BSeraphine ChoirChoir Musica SacraPalu, Central Sulawesi - Indonesia
SWCF2-005BVoice of PujaChoir Pop and JazzSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-006Maria Fatima Children ChoirChoir Children's ChoirJember, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-007Sparkling SingersChoir Pop and JazzSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-005CVoice of PujaChoir FolksongSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-010BNusantara Voices Student ChoirChoir FolksongMagelang, Central Java - indonesia
SWCF2-016BNine's Voice IndonesiaChoir FolksongManado, North Sulawesi - Indonesia
SWCF2-003Al- Mujahidin Student ChoraleChoir Music of ReligionsGunungkidul, Special Region of Yogyakarta - Indonesia
SWCF2-009Gendang TalaChoir Vocal GroupSouth Tangerang, Banten - Indonesia
SWCF2-011Soundwaves - Pelindo Regional 3Choir Vocal GroupSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-013One Voice SpensabayaChoir Vocal GroupSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-017Adi Nugroho Youth ChoirChoir FolksongSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-018Swara Tabela ChoirChoir Children's ChoirPalangka Raya, Central Kalimantan - Indonesia
SWCF2-019Maha SuryaChoirPop & JazzSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-020Al Azhar Thirty Five ChoirChoirChildren's ChoirSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-OP-001Sound of Harmony SmagaOpen Senior High SchoolPamekasan, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-OP-002Symphony Blessing Choir SDOpen Elementary SchoolSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-OP-003Symphony Blessing Choir SMPOpen Junior High SchoolSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
SWCF2-OP-004Symphony Blessing Choir SMAOpen Senior High SchoolSurabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Register Number Name Competition Type Category From

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

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

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-Mujahidin Student Chorale

    • 12 November 2025 | 13.00

  • Muhammadiyah Jogja Children's Choir

    • 12 November 2025 | 13.30

Kevin Tison
  • 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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