We are pleased to share final details for the choir’s upcoming summer tour to Linz in 2027. This exciting opportunity will see our singers participate in the Champions Competition at the World Choir Games held from 26th July to 1st August 2027.
The World Choir Games return to their birthplace of Linz in 2027 for a special 15th edition, bringing together choirs from across the globe in a celebration of music, friendship, and cultural exchange. Taking place in a year that honours both 75 years of European unity and the legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven, whose Ode to Joy became the Anthem of Europe, this jubilee event highlights the power of choral music to unite people across borders and generations.
This page will be updated as information becomes available.
Tour Price and payment plan
Cost per Singer (subject to final numbers and fundraising): £1700
Payment schedule:
October 31st - £220
November 30th - 220
January 31st - £220
February 28th - £220
March 31st - £220
April 30th - £200
May 31st - £200
June 30th - £200
FYC Bank Details
Sort code: 30-93-20
Account number: 00054740
Account name: Farnham Youth Choir
Travel & Accommodation
Departure: Monday 26th July 2027
Return: Sunday 1st July 2027
Flights: TBC (most likely Austrian Airlines Heathrow to Vienna and coach or train from Vienna to Linz)
Accommodation: 3* or 4* Hotel - details TBC
Itinerary Overview
26 July (Travel Day)
Flights - London Heathrow to Vienna
Train or coach - Vienna to Linz
27 July (Day 1)
Official Welcome
28 July (Day 2)
Stage Rehearsals
Evaluation Performances & Individual Coaching
Competition
Celebration Concerts
Friendship Concerts
Workshops
29 July (Day 3)
Stage Rehearsals
Evaluation Performances & Individual Coaching
Competition
Celebration Concerts
Friendship Concerts
Workshops
30 July (Day 4)
Stage Rehearsals
Evaluation Performances & Individual Coaching
Competition
Celebration Concerts
Friendship Concerts
Workshops
31 July
Awards Ceremony
Closing Event
1 aUGUST (Travel Day)
Train or coach - Linz to Vienna
Flights - Vienna to London Heathrow
Accommodation Details
Twin rooms - hotel TBC
Meals
Breakfast provided at hotel
Lunch and Dinner provided at various locations depending upon the choir’s schedule
Transport in Linz
Daily travel pass included in package
Tickets & Audience Access
To follow
Safeguarding
6 adults accompanying:
Music team: Patrick Barrett, Matthew Rickard
Chaperones: TBC
Clear safeguarding procedures, headcounts, and care plans in place
Backup chaperones available if required
Packing List (Summary)
Key essentials:
Passport
Spending money (Euros + card)
Uniform and music
Comfortable clothes and shoes
FYC Branded T-shirts and Hoodie
Reusable water bottle
A full kit list will be issued nearer departure date.
Mobile Phones
No phones during meals or rehearsals
Phones collected at 10pm each evening (unless needed for medical reasons)
Emergency FYC contact phone held by lead chaperone (07586 071986)
Performance Repertoire
The choir will be performing in The Champions Competition in two competition categories:
• Category 3 – Youth Choirs of Equal Voices
• Category 14 – Contemporary Music and non-competitive activities such as Friendship Concerts
Final repertoire will be shared in November 2026.