Bring your choir to Hull — and sing where the city listens.
Join choirs from around the world in Hull, Great Britain. Compete in your category or choose an evaluation performance with professional feedback — designed for artistic growth and international exchange.
A competition built on choral tradition — and real development
Hull combines historic architecture, creative energy, and a deeply rooted British singing culture. After successful editions in 2023 and 2025, the city opens its stages again in 2027.
Sing in a city that values choirs
Hull's audiences and local music community create an uplifting atmosphere that supports confident performances.
Clear categories for fair evaluation
Difficulty levels and choir types help ensembles compete in the right framework — from children's choirs to advanced mixed choirs.
More than a result sheet
Evaluation performances and individual coachings turn participation into structured artistic feedback and growth.
"Anyone who sings in Hull feels it immediately: the city listens — and choral music matters here."
Competition categories
Choose your category by difficulty level, ensemble type, and repertoire focus.
Category A — Difficulty Level I
- A1 Mixed Choirs
- A2 Choirs of Equal Voices
Category B — Difficulty Level II
- B1 Mixed Choirs
- B2 Choirs of Equal Voices
Category G — Children's & Youth Choirs
- G1 Children's Choirs
- G2 Youth Choirs
Repertoire focus categories
- S Sacred Choral Music a cappella
- P Pop, Jazz, Gospel
Participation opportunities
Choose competition, education-focused feedback formats, and additional concert options.
Competition performances
Perform in your category and receive evaluation from an international jury of choral professionals.
Evaluation performances
Non-competitive performance format with structured feedback — focused on development, not ranking.
Individual coachings
Work directly with experts on sound, interpretation, technique, and stage presence.
Friendship concerts
Additional non-competitive concerts for cultural exchange, networking, and local audience connection.
Hull experience
Yorkshire's city on the water: historic architecture, vibrant culture, and a community that lives and loves music.
Register your interest
Get participation details, requirements, and next steps for Hull 2027.
Hull International Choir Competition 2027
Key deadlines
- Early Bird: September 28, 2026
- Registration: December 7, 2026
Quick checklist
- Select your category (A, B, G, S or P).
- Choose your format (competition / evaluation / coaching).
- Prepare a short program list and choir profile.
City visuals
Add your Hull photos as small thumbnails.
FAQ
Quick answers to common questions from choir managers and conductors.
Which choirs can participate?
International choirs of many types can join, including mixed choirs, equal-voice choirs, children's choirs, youth choirs, and ensembles with sacred or contemporary repertoire.
What's the difference between competition and evaluation performances?
Competition performances are ranked within categories. Evaluation performances are non-competitive and focus on structured feedback for development.
Do we need to be a large choir to participate?
No. Categories welcome ensembles of different sizes. Choose the category and repertoire focus that best matches your choir.
What are the key deadlines?
Early Bird deadline: September 28, 2026. Registration deadline: December 7, 2026.