With the deadline now closed, the all important selection process begins!

Applications from almost 15 countries have been received for the 2012 Fleischmann International Trophy Competition, stretching from the U.S.A to the Philippines.

With a great range and diversity of applications, November brings some tough choices for the festival's artistic team as they set to the task of examining our talented entrants, and selecting the choirs which will compete for the prestigious Fleischmann title in Cork next May.

Best of luck to all our entrants!

Non-competitive applications now open!

Looking to involve your choir without the pressure of competing?

Then Cork is the perfect place for you next May. Much more than a competition, the Choral Festival is very much about celebrating and sharing the magic of choral and vocal music with as many people as possible.

Each year the festival welcomes a diverse range of choirs from all over the world to perform as part of its non-competitive programme, sample the famous festival atmosphere and participate in a vibrant and varied range of performances and events.

Come, share your voices and culture, and be a part of one of the most diverse, festive and fun choral events in Europe. Apply here before the 31st November!