DIVA VOICE 2026 World Vocal Competition

We invite soloists, vocal ensembles and choirs to the DIVA VOICE 2026 World Vocal Competition. Choose your category, prepare a competition piece and start with the regional round. Who can participate • Children's vocals: up to and including age 7, ages 8–10 and 11–13. • Solo singing, 14+: Classical Voice, Pop Voice, Folk Voice, Rock Voice. • Ensembles: 2–11 participants; choirs: 12 participants or more. There is no age limit for groups. Choose a convenient format In person — at the venue for your round. Remote — by video recording of a live performance. One piece is performed in the regional round. The total duration, including the introduction, is up to 5 minutes. The video must be one continuous take with no editing or voice processing; all performers must be visible head to toe. From the regional round to the world final Regional rounds take place through November 11, 2026. Check the website for the exact date of your round. 1st place in your nomination/category qualifies you to participate in the world final. The final offers in-person participation and participation by video recording. Professional evaluation The chair of the world competition jury is Claire McLeod, Associate Professor of Voice at Berklee College of Music, USA. The jury evaluates vocal technique, stylistic appropriateness and stagecraft on a 100-point scale. At the end of the round, participants are awarded laureate titles of I, II and III degree; all other participants receive certificates. And the teachers of absolutely all participants receive letters of appreciation. A filmed concert (free, open to everyone) will take place on 08.11 in Novi Sad. You must first fill out the application on the website, writing "video will be added later" in the field for the performance video link. Join a community of professionals! I'm always happy to answer questions, write to me. And a reminder that Serbia is very small, so becoming a regional-round laureate is absolutely achievable — it's a huge contribution to your development and self-confidence. Also, when applying to music schools (secondary and primary), competition diplomas are an undeniable advantage.