Competition Hasselt by Koor en stem

Date: 25th October 2025
Kunstlaan 5, 3500 Hasselt

Générale: 21st October 2025 (Ten Noey), the Tuesday before Internal Concert

On competition day 25th October 2025:
ARRIVAL TIME AT THE VENUE: BEFORE 2.00 pm!
If you’re coming by train:
Brussels Central 11h41 – Hasselt Central 12h56

(see our full activity schedule below)

Dress code:
Black-base and Golden accessories (don’t be too subtle with the Golden color!)

Video rehearsal playlist

THINGS TO WORK ON
TimeActivity
13h00-14h00Arrival time at the venue, registration in KNST (by 14h00 everyone needs to be there!)
14h20-14h55Warm-up before Acoustic Test KNST2
14h55Moving to CCHA
15h10-15h25Acoustic test CCHA Parketzaal 1 (20 mins)
15h25-16h15Free time for concentration and relaxation
16h15Heading to CCHA Vergaderzaal 1
16h25-16h55Warm-up before Competition CCHA Vergaderzaal 1
16h55Moving to Competition Hall CCHA Parketzaal 1
17h05-17h30LV on stage (Competition time) CCHA Parketzaal 1
17h30-18h45Free time
18h45-19h30Proclamation CCHA Parketzaal
19h30-21h00
(20h20-20h30) Feedback		LV delegations to meet the judges (Ivan, Rafa, Mbola, Vivian, Ildikó and Veerle): Reception at Parketzaal 1. For those that wants to “party” after the competition, The Theatercafé is open until 21h30 (kitchen closes at 20h)

position

schedule

Stage provisions

Unamplified category: Parketzaal 1
The large parquet hall of the CCHA is a beautiful space for acoustic performances. The hall itself has no stage, but for this occasion, a stage will be constructed. It accommodates about 350 audience members.

Warm-up and acoustic test/soundcheck

  • Each choir will be assigned a time slot to test the stage during an acoustic rehearsal. This lasts a maximum of 15 minutes for the unamplified category and 20 minutes for the amplified category (including setup).
  • No audience or jury will be present during the acoustic test.
  • Both before your acoustic test and before your performance, you will have about 30 minutes in a room where you can warm up, rehearse, or change clothes.
  • Please strictly observe the schedule; the timing is tight.

Jurying
A panel of jurors will assess each competition performance.

  • A total score out of 60 points will be given.
  • The highest scores in each category win 1st and 2nd prize.

AWARD CEREMONY AND RECEPTION

Award ceremony and winner’s performance

  • Each competition day ends with an award ceremony.
  • During the ceremony, the winners of that day’s competition will be announced.
  • 1st and 2nd prizes are awarded per category.
  • Winners of the 1st prize will be asked to repeat one piece from their competition program on stage for the audience.
    o Therefore, it is important that all choirs remain present until the award ceremony.
    o Preferably choose an a cappella piece or one with only piano accompaniment, as there will be no time to set up instruments. Another arrangement can be discussed if necessary.

Reception and feedback

  • After the award ceremony, a delegation of 6 people from each choir is invited to a festive reception.
  • During the reception, each choir will have the opportunity to receive personal feedback from (part of) the jury.
  • The jury will at least invite the conductor, but the conductor may bring up to 5 choir members to the feedback session.
  • No later than one month after the competition, each choir will receive written feedback by email about their performance.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Locations

  • CCHA (Reception, competitions, and warm-up rooms)
    Kunstlaan 5, 3500 Hasselt
  • KNST. (Warm-up rooms)
    Kunstlaan 12, 3500 Hasselt

Registration and guidance

  • Upon arrival, each choir must register at the reception desk in the CCHA.
  • You will be assigned a choir guide who will escort you to the right locations at the right times and help ensure the schedule runs smoothly.

Mandatory cloakroom

  • A cloakroom is available at the CCHA, which must (and can free of charge) be used.
  • It is not possible to leave belongings in the warm-up rooms, since these will be used continuously by different choirs.
  • For items that choir members do not wish to leave loosely in the cloakroom during the acoustic test or performance, storage boxes will be provided per choir.

Food and drink

  • You may bring your own food and drink. At KNST. there is a cafeteria with tables where you can sit until 4:00 pm. Note: no food or drinks are sold there.
  • Food and drinks are available throughout the day at the Theatercafé in the CCHA (kitchen closes at 8:00 pm). Check the menu here: https://www.theatercafe.be/. We recommend reserving in advance for your group via info@theatercafe.be or by calling 011 85 90 75.

Attending other competitions
Choir members of registered choirs may, when possible, attend other competition performances. The concert hall doors will remain closed during performances to avoid disturbing the choirs. Between two performances, the doors will be opened for audiences and choirs wishing to enter.

Media
Photos and videos will be taken during the festival, which may later be used by Koor&Stem for promotional purposes. Koor&Stem will handle these images carefully and respectfully in accordance with its privacy policy.
If any singer prefers not to be filmed or photographed, please inform us in time so we can notify the photographer.

Transport

Public transport
The CC Hasselt and Knst. are easily accessible by public transport. The train station is a 20-minute walk away, but you can also take a bus that brings you to Kunstlaan.

Traveling by train
Hasselt station is accessible for people with reduced mobility. Assistance for travelers is available, and the station has elevators, escalators, and adapted toilets. Check the timetable here.

Knst. and CC Hasselt are located on the other side of the city center. Walking there takes about 20 minutes through the city.

Traveling by bus
Bus line 3 takes you in 11 minutes from the front of the station to the “Hasselt Cultureel Centrum” stop. This stop is optimized for wheelchair users with assistance. From there, it is only a few meters to the entrance of the Academy or the CC. Plan your route here.

Since January 2024, flex buses have replaced the well-known “dial-a-buses.” You can use a flex bus if your trip cannot be fully made with regular public transport. Reserve your ride through the Hoppin app or website (www.hoppin.be) or call the free number 0800 12 2 12. Normal De Lijn tickets and fares apply.

By car
Reserved parking spaces: In Hasselt, people with disabilities may park for free in all regular street parking spaces in blue zones and paid zones. In addition, many spaces are reserved exclusively for people with disabilities. See the full map here.

It is also possible to drive directly to the parking lot of the CCHA. Payment is required there, but spacious and comfortable reserved parking spaces are available.

TICKETS AND PROMOTION

Tickets and discounts VIA your choir

  • Program link: www.koorenstem.be/wedstrijd
  • Ticket sales link: https://app.twizzit.com/go/Ticketswedstrijd2025
  • Participating choirs receive a discount code so their supporters and companions can purchase tickets at a reduced price. This code may be shared through your own communication channels.
  • Discount tickets are available at €10 and grant access to all competitions on one specific day.
  • Important: the discount code must be entered to activate the discounted ticket!
    Discount code: wijkomenmetzijnallen