Welcome to the 2025 Competition!

We welcome young singers up to the age of 32 to prepare for the Queen Sonja Singing Competition 2025. Learn from the best, reach new audiences, and compete to perform in the final concert at Oslo Konserthus with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. Join us in Oslo for the 2025 competition, 12–22 August!

Voices of the World – An opportunity of a lifetime

  • A leading high-level voice competition
  • A kick-start to your career
  • An international jury with casting directors from leading opera houses
  • First prize € 50.000
  • Exposure to the music industry
  • Meet your future colleagues
  • Rewarding masterclasses
  • Career development sessions
  • Concert opportunities

Application deadline: 1 April 2025

The Queen Sonja Singing Competition is a supporting competition that aims to provide career opportunities for young singers. When participating in the competition, you get the chance to connect with your future colleagues, influential figures within the opera world and new audiences. Start preparing your repertoire for the competition and apply within 1 April 2025.

Through exposure to casting directors, masterclasses with award-winning professionals, career development sessions with industry representatives, concert engagements and considerable cash prizes, participation in the Queen Sonja Singing Competition offers young singers a valuable kick-start to their careers.

Applications will open 1 February 2025, with a deadline of 1 April. Stay tuned to the website for more information and like us on Facebook and Instagram to receive updates. We are looking forward to sharing exceptional musical moments with you.


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