Vienna 2026

 
 

We are pleased to share final details for the choir’s upcoming summer tour to Vienna in 2026. This exciting opportunity will see our singers participate in Season II of the prestigious World Peace Choral Festival, held from 23rd to 26th July 2026.

This is a unique opportunity for the choir to perform at one of the world’s most influential international choral festivals, alongside outstanding choirs from over 20 countries. FYC will perform in some of Vienna’s most iconic venues, including the United Nations Headquarters and the Golden Hall (Musikverein).

Travel & Accommodation

  • Departure: Wednesday 22nd July 2026 (Heathrow Terminal 3)

  • Return: Monday 27th July 2026 (Heathrow Terminal 3)

  • Flights: British Airways

    • BA722 (LHR–VIE 07:00–10:20)

    • BA723 (VIE–LHR 11:00–12:30)

  • Accommodation: 

Singers should:

  • Arrive at Heathrow Terminal 3 at 04:15 (Meeting Point G)

  • Be collected from Terminal 3 Arrivals at approximately 13:30 on return

Itinerary Overview

22 July (Travel Day)

  • Early morning departure from Heathrow

  • Arrival in Vienna and transfer to hostel

  • Lunch at Gerngross Food Court

  • Afternoon rehearsal at a rehearsal space on Mariahilfer Straße

  • Dinner provided in the evening

23 July (Festival Day 1)

  • Invited performance – United Nations Headquarters

  • Walkthrough for Opening Ceremony – Vienna City Hall

  • Opening Ceremony

  • Voices for Peace Concert 1 (evening)

24 July (Festival Day 2)

  • Workshop (Haus der Musik)

  • Rehearsal & Music Connects Generations Concert (Retirement Home)

  • Rehearsal – Voices for Peace Concert 2 (St. Peter’s Church)

  • Voices for Peace Concert 2 (evening)

25 July (Festival Day 3)

  • Warm-up & Choral Competition (MuTh Concert Hall)

  • Choral Competition performance

  • Rehearsal – Voices for Peace Concert 6

  • Voices for Peace Concert 6 (evening)

26 July (Festival Day 4)

  • Rehearsal – Gala Concert (Musikverein Golden Hall)

  • Gala Concert

  • Awards Ceremony (time TBC)

27 July

  • Depart hotel

  • Return flight to Heathrow

Accommodation Details

A&T Hostel Vienna, Leibnizgasse 66, 1100 Vienna

  • Shared rooms (2, 4 or 6 beds), all ensuite

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Lockable lockers (bring a padlock). Padlocks can be rented from reception for €5

  • Towels not included – please bring one

Important:

  • €20 cash deposit required on arrival

  • Vending machines are cash only

Meals

  • Daily continental breakfast buffet provided at the hostel

  • Lunches and dinners provided near venues (unless stated otherwise)

  • Dietary requirements will be catered for

Additional notes:

  • Lunch on 22 July will be at Gerngross Food Court (singers will need money for this)

  • Further catering details will be shared later this week

  • First included meal: dinner on 22 July

Transport in Vienna

  • Coach transfer between airport and accommodation

  • All other travel via public transport and walking

Important update:

  • Under 16s travel free (with ID) during July and August

  • 16+ singers will receive a Vienna Transport Card

Chaperones will carry ID copies for all singers.

Singer Room List

Room A

  • Hannah Ruthven

Room B

  • Sam Soden

  • Thomas Neaum

  • Benjamin Moore

  • Harvey Hancox

Room C

  • Anise Robinson

  • Izzy Austwick

  • Lola Coxon

  • DanDan Fang

Room D

  • Lucy Callaghan

  • Elissa Key

  • Bea Turner

  • Claire Poon

Room E

  • Charlie Paintin

  • Herbie Critchlow

  • Josh Soden

Room F

  • Chloe Todd

  • Iris Ward

  • Annabelle Paintin

  • Ellie Wain

  • Amy Todd

  • Kitty Smith

Room G

  • Sakura Fukushima-Choularton

  • Yasia Andreiuk

  • Ruby Marshall

  • Louisa Vassallo

  • Aglaia Hryhorieva

  • Annie Manning

Room H

  • Bea Moller-Butcher

  • Bea Atkinson

  • Imogen Henderson

  • Charlotte Guise

  • Briony Davies

  • Maria Awoyode

Tickets & Audience Access

  • Most performances are open to families and free to attend

  • Everyone who requested tickets from Donna has now been sent an email with full ticket arrangement details

  • UN performances are not accessible to families

Safeguarding

  • 5 adults accompanying:

    • Music team: Patrick Barrett, Matthew Rickard

    • Chaperones: Louise Todd, Aggie Paintin, Lizzie Post

  • Clear safeguarding procedures, headcounts, and care plans in place

  • Backup chaperones available if required

Packing List (Summary)

Key essentials:

  • Passport

  • Spending money (Euros + card)

  • €20 hostel deposit

  • Towel

  • 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 Lizzie Post (07586 071986)

Performance Repertoire

23 July – Invited Performance (United Nations Headquarters)

  • Give Me the River – Toby Young

23 July – Music Connects Generations Concert

  • Give Me the River – Toby Young

  • Gaudete – Suzie Vango

  • Lilies of the Field – Errolyn Wallen

  • The Water of Tyne – Michael Neaum

  • Panta Rhei – Jim Papoulis

  • Take This Gift – Tracy Wong

23 July – Opening Ceremony

  • Gaudete – Suzie Vango

  • Take This Gift – Tracy Wong

23 July – Voices for Peace Concert 1

  • Ave Maria – Cecelia McDowall

  • Wahbadabadoobee – Ivo Antoghini

24 July – Workshops

  • Lilies of the Field – Errolyn Wallen

  • Popule Meus – Javier Busto

24 July – Voices for Peace Concert 2

  • Popule Meus – Javier Busto

  • May the Road Rise to Meet You – Michael Higgins

  • Ave Maria – Cecelia McDowall

25 July – Choral Competition

  • Ave Maria – Cecelia McDowall

  • La Foi – Rossini

  • The Water of Tyne – Michael Neaum

  • Panta Rhei – Jim Papoulis

26 July – Gala Concert

  • Wahbadabadoobee – Ivo Antoghini

REPERTOIRE summary

Give Me the River - Toby Young

Gaudete   - Suzie Vango

Lilies of the Field - Errolyn Wallen

The Water of Tyne - Michael Neaum

Panta Rhei - Jim Papoulis

Take This Gift - Tracy Wong

Ave Maria - Cecelia McDowall

Wahbadabadoobee - Ivo Antoghini

Popule Meus - Javier Busto

May the Road Rise to Meet You - Michael Higgins

La Foi - Rossini