Overview
International contest of music and singing “MÚSICA DEL MAR”. The program of the contest in Spain is held in Lloret de Mar and for the gala concert participants of this prestigious festival move to Tossa de Mar where they perform in a stunning castle-fortress of the 12th century Villa Vella. People still reside in this city-fortress, offering a picturesque view of the Mediterranean sea and the stunning harbor of the Costa Brava.
The international contest features a variety of musicians, including pianists, guitarists, strung, bow, and wind instrument performers, as well as orchestras, soloists, classical and jazz singers, academic and chamber choirs.
Accommodation
PARTICIPATION FEES AND PACKAGES:
EVENTS PACKAGE + 3★ HOTEL
(Half board – 4 days / 3 nights)
Triple accommodation:
Standard price: €350 per person
Early booking (50% payment before 10 January 2026): €320 per person
Extra night: €73 per person
Double accommodation:
Standard price: €380 per person
Early booking: €350 per person
Extra night: €78 per person
Single accommodation:
Standard price: €460 per person
Early booking: €430 per person
Extra night: €105 per person
EVENTS PACKAGE + 4★ HOTEL
(Half board – 4 days / 3 nights)
Triple accommodation:
Standard price: €380 per person
Early booking (50% payment before 10 January 2026): €350 per person
Extra night: €80 per person
Double accommodation:
Standard price: €410 per person
Early booking: €380 per person
Extra night: €85 per person
Single accommodation:
Standard price: €500 per person
Early booking: €470 per person
Extra night: €111 per person
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All rooms are reserved as applications and payments are received.
Once the official hotels are fully booked, alternative hotels may be offered at higher prices.
➤ Don’t delay – book early to secure your stay.Tourist tax is not included in the package.
It must be paid directly at the hotel upon check-in.Accompanying persons who do not perform or participate in workshops receive a 10% discount on the package price.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
4 days / 3 nights in a 3★ or 4★ hotel
Half board buffet: breakfast + dinner + drinks
(Optional lunch: €6.60 for children under 12, €9.90 for 12+)Transfers: hotel ↔ gala concert venue (Tossa de Mar) ↔ hotel
Engraved thank-you certificates from local authorities (for groups of 5+)
Letters of appreciation for leaders and sponsors (2 included, official Kingdom of Spain letterhead)
Festival participation fee
For group leaders of 25+ participants – accommodation in a double room at the price of a triple room
ADDITIONAL FEES:
Soloists: €75 extra
Duets: €45 per person
Small forms (3–5 people): €35 per person
Groups (6+ people): no additional fee
ADDITIONAL COMPETITION PERFORMANCES:
Participants may perform an unlimited number of competition numbers.
Each performance is evaluated separately and charged as follows:
Soloists: €55 per additional number
Duets: €40 per person
Small forms (3–5 people): €33 per person
Groups (6–10 people): €30 per person
Groups (11+ people): €295 per group
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Personalized diploma and medal: €14 per participant
Additional thank-you letters: €10 each
Written jury commentary: €70 per performance
Hotel lunch supplement:
€6.60 for children under 12
€9.90 for ages 12 and older
Professional photography & videography: price on request
Excursions: optional (selected by 90% of participants)
Most participants choose one or more of the additional services listed above.
FREE PLACES:
Every 25th participant in the group receives a free package
(accommodation in a triple room).
TRANSFERS:
We offer transfers from airports and train stations to the hotel and back.
EXTRA SERVICES (on request):
All extra services must be requested at least 3 days before the contest begins.
Prices are confirmed by our managers.
Original contest and gala concert photos/videos (CD or flash drive)
Photo sessions during excursions
Group and solo photoshoots
Concertmaster support
Hair stylist (make-up and hairstyle)
Master classes by Spanish art professionals
Assisting translator / accompanying interpreter
Full video recording of the contest or gala concert
EXTRA TRIPS & EXCURSIONS:
Barcelona city sightseeing tour + Spanish Village or Aquarium
Montserrat
Girona + Salvador Dalí Museum
Port Aventura
Tossa de Mar (city-fortress)
Flamenco show with dinner and drinks
Dates
- 26/06/2026 - 29/06/2026
Pricing
26/06 - 29/06
- 4 days (3 nights) = 350 € per person
Itinerary
CATEGORIES:
GROUP (A) – instrumental groups and soloists:
- I category: percussion instruments’ ensembles and soloists;
- II category: guitar (soloists and ensembles);
- III category: jazz style ensembles;
- IV category: chamber orchestras;
- V category: symphony orchestras;
- VI category: orchestral instruments: stringed and bowed instruments, wind instruments (soloists and ensembles);
- VII category: folk instruments (soloists and ensembles);
- VIII category: soloists and piano ensembles (programs for a one piano).
GROUP (B) – singing (choirs, musicals, ensembles, duets, trios, soloists):
- I category: academic singing;
- II category: jazz singing;
- III category: rock and rap;
- IV category: folk singing;
- V category: pop singing;
- VI category: musicals
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION:
- Each group or soloist should present 1 or 2 competitive compositions of 3-8 minutes each.
- All the compositions should be recorded on a USB flash drive. And also it’s obligatory to have a backup copy of tracks.
- In the application it’s necessary to specify if the layout of performances is needed or if the work will be executed by one set.
- It’s obligatory to indicate soloists, duets and small groups of 3-5 persons.
- During the competitive performances as to the groups, so to the soloists it’s prohibited to use lip-synching sound records.
AGE LIMITS:
- I) younger than 9 years old
- II ) 10-12 years old
- III) 13-15 years old
- IV) 16-19 years old
- V) 20-25 years old
- VI) from 26 years old
- VII) Mixed age category Mixta
ESTIMATION OF AGE
— For DUO/TRIO/QUARTET – the group age is calculated from the oldest participant’s age.
— For ensembles, groups of 5 or more people and choirs, the age is calculated based on the average age of the group.
JURY AND EVALUATION CRITERIA:
The jury of the contest is formed of the most important cultural workers of Spain, France, Canada and other countries of the Eastern Europe and Asia. International jury is formed by the contest’s providers. Participation in the gala concert isn’t guaranteed for everyone and is confirmed due to the results of the previous shows according to the consolidated legislative decision of the contest providers and the judges.
The jury has the right
- not to award all the prizes;
- to share prize among performers;
- to award special prizes to teachers for outstanding achievements;
- to make a decision about breaking a performance which exceeds the bounds of the regulations;
- the jury evaluates the participants on one hundred-point system, the final result is made up of the average quantity of the received scores and the average value of the progress scores;
- the jury’s decisions are final and are not subject to review.
Evaluation criteria
- degree of the complexity of the repertoire;
- degree of virtuosity and technical capability;
- scenic culture, artistic skill, creative uniqueness.
AWARDS:
The jury evaluates the participants on 100-point scale.
Regarding the genres of performing and nominations the awards are distributed due to seven age groups
- participants who received up to 70 points become diploma holders;
- participants who received from 70 to 79 points – laureates of the third degree;
- participants who received from 80 to 89 points become laureates of the second degree;
- participants who received from 90 to 99 points become laureates of the first degree;
- participants who received 100 points become Grand Prize winners of the contest “MÚSICA DEL MAR”.
- Grand Prix winners receive a big cup and diplomas (one per group/quartet/trio/duo/solo);
- First place winners receive a standard trophy and diplomas (one per group/quartet/trio/duo/solo);
- Second and third place winners receive diplomas (one per group/quartet/trio/duo/solo);
- All contestants receive diplomas with their results (one per group/quartet/trio/duet/solo).
*Groups of 5 people or more, receive a special engraving from the city authorities.
*Each leader and sponsor of the group receives a letter of thanks on stamped paper of the Kingdom of Spain.
*Each contestant in the group can request a personal diploma and medal for an additional fee (before the competition)
DRAFT PROGRAM:
1st day:
– check-in to a hotel from 14:00 pm;
– presentation of the excursion programs;
– dinner;
2nd day:
8:00 – breakfast;
13:00 – lunch (if you have ordered this option for an additional cost);
14:00 – rehearsal;
17:00 – beginning of the contest;
20:00 – dinner.
3rd day:
8:00 – breakfast;
9:00 – excursion (optional, for extra charge);
13:00 – lunch (if you have ordered this option for an additional cost);
18:00 – beginning of the Gala concert in the castle Villa Vella, Awards Ceremony;
22:00 – dinner.
4th day:
– breakfast;
Check out from the hotel until 10:00.
ATTENTION! Organizers have opportunity to modify the program.