Calling all throat singers! This unique three-day competition is open to all levels: from beginners to professionals. Step onto the stage, share your voice, and perform for an expert jury evaluating technique, creativity, and musicality.
Everyone is welcome. Whether you are just beginning or already an experienced performer, this competition is open to all who practice throat singing. Participants share the stage with a diverse community of singers, each bringing their own voice and style.
Performances are evaluated by an expert jury on technique, creativity, and musicality: but just as importantly, the competition is a space to connect, learn, and celebrate the art of throat singing together.
The competition takes place over three days, giving participants the opportunity to showcase both their personal style and their connection to traditional throat singing repertoire.
All registered participants perform two pieces:
At the beginning of Day 2, the jury will announce which participants advance to the Semi-Final Round. Approximately half of all participants will continue, so please be prepared to perform on multiple days.
Semi-finalists perform one piece selected from a set of four traditional throat singing works from Tuva, Altai, and Mongolia. These pieces will be announced well in advance, allowing participants ample time to study and prepare.
On the morning of Day 3, the finalists will be announced. If you advance, be prepared to perform again in the final round!
Finalists perform two pieces:
The winners and special award recipients will be announced during the festival closing ceremony.
Participants may register in one of the following categories:
Open to performers of all genders, including male, female, and non-binary participants.
An additional category celebrating female throat singers and supporting greater visibility for women within the tradition.
For ensembles, duos, and collaborative performances featuring two or more performers.
Additional prizes may include:
There couldnt be a more beautiful place for our festival: The medieval town of Romainmôtier, nestled in a stunning region of Switzerland, surrounded by forests, caves, rivers, and waterfalls.
Echoes of the Steppe is organized and planned by Henosis SA, an organization with a heart for sharing unique cultures and arts in Switzerland.
www.henosis.ch
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