About the event
From 6-10 July 2025, Tallinn will host Leading Voices, an event of the European Choral Association organised in cooperation with the Estonian Choral Association and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.
Leading Voices is a kind of symposium which during five days will inspire and train choral conductors/vocal leaders, composers/arrangers, vocal coaches, music educators/teachers, professional ensemble singers and managers of all levels and generations.
It offers participants the possibility to actively explore, experience, and discuss the future of choral music through labs, lectures, workshops, lessons, and live concerts with inspiring choirs from around the world.
The event will open with the Estonian Song Celebration, featuring more than 20.000 people singing together on the traditional shell stage. Ticket to the main concert of Song Celebration is included in the Leading Voices participation fee.
The main venue of the event will be the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in Tallinn. The city, known for its vibrant musical and choral life, previously hosted the Europa Cantat festival in 2018 and is famous for its song celebrations held every five years. Notably, the XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration entitled “Iseoma” will take place in Tallinn from 3-6 July 2025, just before Leading Voices begins.
The registration deadline for Leading Voices has been extended to April 15th!
Register and you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a unique event from July 6-10, 2025 in Tallinn, where you’ll learn, explore, experience and discuss the future of choral music through labs, lectures, workshops, masterclasses, and live concerts with inspiring choirs from around the world.
Please be aware that for masterclasses (conducting: Risto Joost, composition: Ēriks Ešenvalds) an audition is required.
Applications for Masterclasses (Composition Masterclass by Ērik Esenvalds and Conducting Masterclass by Risto Joost) are not open for registration anymore.
For labs (Lone Larsen and Jesper Holm) you need to register in advance during the registration process. Please note that you can pick only one lab, because they take place at the same time.
The LAB’s by Lone Larsen and Jesper Holm are full!
See programme (updated every week!) HERE
Go to https://leadingvoices.ee/registration/ and register now!
Book your accommodation with special prices HERE
