Norrköping, Sweden has concluded the 5th European Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations with an emotional Closing Concert. The nine day festival welcomed over 2000 participants from 25 countries, showcasing the power of music to bring people together.
Viveca Valgren, Project Manager for Norrköping, expressed her delight with the event: “What a week! The rainy and dark autumn week transformed into a bright, warm and joyous celebration to music. Music truly brings nations together. The voices spread all over the town from concert venues to restaurants and pubs. New friendships flourished. Norrköping is grateful for having been given this opportunity to host such an amazing event.”
At the Closing Concert, the European Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations flag was officially handed over to the next host city, Aarhus in Denmark. From June 28 to July 6, 2025, choirs from around the world are invited to gather and compete in European and international competitions.
Günter Titsch, President of INTERKULTUR and the World Choir Council, was encouraged by the success of the event: “The 5th European Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations in Norrköping proved that the world of choral singing is still strong and vibrant. This festival has strengthened international friendships and brought people together. We’re ready to continue this journey in Denmark in 2025 and inspire even more people!”
The 5th European Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations, which took place in Norrköping, Sweden, has come to a heartfelt conclusion. Over 2000 participants from 25 countries participated in the nine day festival, showcasing the power of music to bring people together. At the Closing Concert, the European Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations flag was handed over to the next host city, Aarhus in Denmark, which will host the event from June 28 to July 6, 2025.
Günter Titsch, President of INTERKULTUR and the World Choir Council, expressed his enthusiasm for the success of the event: “The 5th European Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations in Norrköping proved that the world of choral singing is still strong and vibrant. This festival has strengthened international friendships and brought people together. We’re ready to continue this journey in Denmark in 2025 and inspire even more people!”
Viveca Valgren, Project Manager for Norrköping, also celebrated the achievement: “What a week! The rainy and dark autumn week transformed into a bright, warm and joyous celebration to music. Music truly brings nations together. The voices spread all over the town from concert venues to restaurants and pubs. New friendships flourished. Norrköping is grateful for having been given this opportunity to host such an amazing event.”
The 5th European Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations has been hailed a success, with the Closing Concert marking a heartfelt end to the inspiring festival. The event showcased the power of music to bring people together and strengthened international friendships. The flag has now been handed over to the next host city, Aarhus in Denmark, which will host the event from June 28 to July 6, 2025.
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