🎤 Vocal COMPETITION REGULATIONS
Tallinn Voice International Music Contest 2026
Dates & Venue
1 – 2 May 2026
Venue:
Mere Kultuurikeskus
Mere pst 5, Tallinn, Estonia
Purpose of the Competition
The competition aims to:
- Develop stage culture and professional performance level
- Provide opportunities for participation in international projects, competitions and festivals
- Strengthen international cultural cooperation
- Promote artistic creativity and performance excellence
Age Categories
- Up to 6 years
- 7–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13–15 years
- 16–18 years
- 19 years and older
Nominations
- World Hit
- Pop & Jazz Song
- Folk Song
- Movie & Musical
- Native Language Song
- Children’s Song
- Author’s Song
- Classical Song
Performance Requirements
- Soloists may perform with a backing track or a musical instrument of their choice.
- Background vocals are allowed only partially and must not cover the solo part.
- The soloist’s vocal line must not duplicate the backing track.
- Maximum song duration: 3 minutes 40 seconds.
- Participants perform one song per nomination.
- A participant may enter multiple nominations for an additional fee.
Important:
Grand Prix winners of 2025 may not participate in 2026 in the same age category.
Evaluation & Grading System
The grading system is open and transparent.
95–99 — Laureate I
90–94 — Laureate II
85–89 — Laureate III
80–84 — Diploma
75–79 — Participant
100 — Grand Prix Nominee
The Grand Prix decision is based on total points. In case of equal scores, the jury chairperson has the deciding vote.
Jury decisions are final and cannot be contested.
Jury
The international jury consists of singers, producers, composers, artistic directors and cultural professionals.
Evaluation Criteria
- Intonation
- Professionalism
- Originality
- Stage image
- Performance & interpretation
Ensemble Evaluation Criteria
- Intonational accuracy
- Multivoice ensemble performance (from age 11)
- Rhythmic cohesion
- Compliance with pop vocal style
- Stage presence and artistry
Grand Awards
- Mini Grand Prix — 200 €
- Junior Grand Prix — 350 €
- Grand Prix — 500 €
- Best Ensemble Special Award — 250 €
Special Awards
- Winner in each song nomination
- Winner of each age category
- Organizers’ Award
- Rising Star
- Most Artistic Performer
- Most Original Artist
- Youngest Participant
- Best Performer of Estonian Authors’ Songs
All participants receive trophies, diplomas and gifts.
Registration
Application deadline: 1 April 2026
Entry fee payment deadline: 10 April 2026
(Late applications will not be accepted.)
Song changes are allowed until 20 April 2026 via email:
📩 tallinnvoice@gmail.com
After 20 April, song changes are subject to a 20 € administrative fee.
Participation fees are non-refundable in case of withdrawal for personal reasons.
Participation Fees (per nomination)
Application deadline 01.04.2026
| Category | Price before 15 March | Price after 15 March |
| Solo | 80€ | 90€ |
| Duet | 120€ | 130€ |
| Trio | 150€ | 160€ |
| Ensemble (4 participants) | 180€ | 190€ |
| Ensemble 5+ (per participant) | 25€ | 30€ |
Early-bird discount applies to applications submitted before 15 March 2026.
Accreditation & Accommodation
Accommodation during the competition must be booked through the organizers (except for participants from Estonia)
Official partner hotel:
Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Conference & Spa Hotel Tallinn 4*
Toompuiestee 27, Tallinn, Estonia
The cost depends on the number of people, room type, and length of stay.
Special rates apply to accompanying persons.
| Package | Accommodation | Price Participant | Price Accompanying | Single room Participant |
| 1 Package | 2 days / 1 night | 120€ | 100€ | 170€ |
| 2 Package | 3 days / 2 night | 200€ | 150€ | 250€ |
| 3 Package | 4 days / 3 night | 300€ | 200€ | 350€ |
| 4 Package | 5 days / 4 night | 400€ | 300€ | 450€ |
Accreditation Includes
- Twin / triple room accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- SPA & sauna center access
- Application review
- Participant video card
- Performance on professional stage
- High-quality sound and lighting
- Live worldwide broadcast
- International jury evaluation
- Souvenirs and memorable gifts
- Guided tour of Old Tallinn
- Transfers: hotel → venue → hotel
Additional night: 55 € per person (twin/triple room + breakfast)
Team leaders with 10+ participants receive free accommodation.
Additional Information
- The exact contest schedule will be available from the organizing committee 14 days before the competition starts.
- Participants must arrive at the competition accompanied by their parents or legal guardians. Parents or guardians are fully responsible for the participant’s behavior, safety, and well-being during the event.
- Participants are responsible for covering their own travel and accommodation expenses.
- The festival organizers reserve the right to photograph, film, record, store, and use photo and video materials taken during the competition.
- The competition will be broadcast live on the Tallinn Voice Facebook page and professionally recorded.
- The organizing committee reserves the right to close applications before the announced deadline if the maximum number of participants in certain categories is reached.
- By submitting an application, participants agree to the terms and conditions of the International Music Contest Tallinn Voice and confirm the accuracy of the information provided.
The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the competition guide and rules.
Bank details:
AS SWEDBANK AS,
address: Liivalaia 8, 15040 Tallinn, SWIFT/BIC HABAEE2X
Recipient: DELIGHT GRUPP MTÜ,
account: EE462200221090084190
Contacts:
Delight Grupp MRÜ, Sõõrkakra põik, 23, Tallinn, Estonia
+37258438909 Elena Savtsuk
+3725045060 Elena Pimenova
e-mail: tallinnvoice@gmail.com
www.tallinnvoice.ee