A $5,000 prize is up for grabs in this prestigious International event for choral groups.

Entries are now open for the 2025 International Christian Choral Celebration

Choirs from around the world are invited to take part in the 2025 International Christian Choral Celebration (ICCC) — a global online event hosted by Excelsia University College in Sydney, Australia.

Celebrating the richness of Christian musical tradition across all denominations, the ICCC welcomes church, school, community, college, and professional choirs of all sizes and styles. From acapella to gospel to traditional choral works, the event is open to anyone with a heart for singing Christian texts.

Winner of the 2024 Prize – The Choir of St Paul’s College, Sydney

Participation is free and easy

Choirs simply submit two video performances of pieces with a Christian theme — in any genre or language. One piece should be based on or inspired by the Psalms. All submissions must be unaccompanied.

The $5,000 William Byrd Prize is on offer, awarded to the performance that most deeply moves the judging panel. Finalists will be showcased during a live-streamed event in September 2025, coinciding with the LUMEN Conference in Sydney. The panel will also lead a discussion on the role of music in worship and how diverse traditions can learn from one another.

This celebration is more than just a competition—it’s a platform to showcase the richness of choral music, foster community spirit, and highlight the values that Excelsia University College stands for.

Excelsia University College, with its 40-year legacy in creative and performing arts, invites choirs everywhere to raise their voices in unity and praise.

Submissions close 1 July 2025.

Apply now and view full details

Article supplied with thanks to Christian Media & Arts Australia.

Feature image: Excelsia University College Choir – Supplied