The Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival (AOVICF) Manila 2025 is still accepting applications, with the deadline for submissions set for April 30. Choirs from around the world are encouraged to take part in this prestigious competition, which will be held from August 20 to 24 in Metro Manila.
Now in its sixth edition, AOVICF Manila continues its mission of promoting artistic excellence and celebrating the power of choral music. The festival will feature six competition categories: Children’s Choir, Equal Voices, Folk Song and Indigenous Music, Mixed Choir, Musica Sacra, and Popular Music.
Winners in each category will receive cash prizes, with the First (1st) Prize winner of the Mixed Choir category winning Php200,000, while First (1st) Prize winners in other categories will be awarded Php150,000. Special awards for Best Conductor and Best Performance of the Contest Piece may also be given.
The competition is open to amateur choirs that have been in existence for at least two years. Interested groups must submit a completed application form, an audio or video recording of two to three songs (from different genres) recorded within the last six months, and a recent curriculum vitae (CV) and photo of both the choir and the conductor. Submissions should be sent via email to secretariat@aovchoralfestph.com with the subject line “AOVICF 2025: (Name of Choir)”.
Accepted applicants must pay a registration fee of USD 400 for non-Filipino choirs and PHP 15,000 for Filipino choirs. To confirm participation, send the proof of payment on or before May 30, 2025.
Organized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in collaboration with the Philippine Madrigal Singers, AOVICF is a founding member of the Asia Choral Grand Prix, alongside major choral festivals in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. The festival continues to serve as an international platform for choral excellence and cultural exchange.
With the submission deadline fast approaching, interested choirs are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For full details, visit www.aovchoralfestph.com/guidelines. Updates are also available on the official AOVICF Manila Facebook page and the CCP website and social media channels.
