THE STANISŁAW JOPEK INTERNATIONAL VOCAL COMPETITION

The only competition of its kind in Poland, with no age restrictions and open to both professional and amateur singers. A competition in which anyone can participate — completely free of charge, and in which talent is all that matters!

The competition grew from the artistic vision of Jacek Boniecki, Director of Mazowsze Ensemble. From its beginnings, in 2019, its aim was to get all of Poland singing, though it soon became clear, that its remit would extend worldwide.

The competition is held every two years in four age categories:
Category I: 8–13 years old
Category II: 14–19 years old
Category III: 20–25 years old
Category IV: 26 and over

Candidates audition with songs from “Mazowsze” Ensemble’s repertoire, selected from the list provided, maintaining the original key each song is written in.

Applicants residing outside the Republic of Poland, should register through the website, listing their place of residence. The system will guide participants through the registration process. Overseas candidates audition by submitting an audiovisual recording of two songs from Mazowsze Ensemble’s repertoire, choosing one song from Group A and one from Group B.

Audiovisual recordings must meet the following technical requirements:

• the camera must be positioned directly in front of the participant and show their full body;
• each song must be performed in its entirety and without interruption;
• the performance must be in Polish;
• the recording must be submitted exclusively via the application form or through a secure link indicated or approved by the Organiser.

Based on the submitted recordings, judges appointed by the Ensemble will select participants from abroad who will qualify for Stage III of the competition.

In the third and final stage of the competition, participants are invited to Karolin, the home of Mazowsze Ensemble. Throughout the week, they take part the final round of auditions, workshops, talks and rehearsals, culminating in the Final Gala Concert, when laureates take to the stage alongside Mazowsze Ensemble.