KUCHING (SARAWAK), MALAYSIA

OCTOBER 15-19, 2025

INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION

SARAWAK

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
GREETING

Dear singers,
I cordially invite you to come with us to the city of Kuching, the vibrant heart of Sarawak on the island of Borneo.
Brimming with history and a casual walk through the older parts of town, with its rich history, fascinating culture, and rapid
growth, Kuching offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modernity and will be a great place for the colorful diversity of
our world‘s choral music.
Travel with us and the choirs of this world to Kuching, Sarawak and enjoy a wonderful time filled with international friendship
and singing. Measure yourself in competition, grow musically in seminars and workshops hold by choral experts and create
lasting memories at this unique, international choral event.
We look forward to welcoming choirs from all over the world at the 1st International Choir Competition in Sarawak!

Yours,
Günter Titsch,
President INTERKULTUR

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ORGANIZER

Organizer
INTERKULTUR

in cooperation with the

Within Earth Holidays Sdn Bhd

Supported by
Business Events Sarawak
Tribe Legacy Sarawak
Visit Sarawak

President INTERKULTUR
Günter Titsch (Germany)

Artistic Directors Sarawak 2025

Johan Rooze (Netherlands), Senior Artistic Director INTERKULTUR
Susanna Saw (Malaysia), Local Artistic Director

Board of the INTERKULTUR Artistic Committee

Prof. Dr. Ralf Eisenbeiß (Germany), Honorary Artistic President
Prof. Romāns Vanags (Latvia), Senior Artistic Director
Fred Sjöberg (Sweden), Senior Artistic Director

INTERKULTUR Executive Committee

Günter Titsch (Germany)
Qin Wang (China)
Stefan Bohländer (Germany)
Dr. Christoph Wirtz (Germany), Secretary General

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 EVENT SCHEDULE
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

October 15, 2025 October 16, 2025 October 17, 2025 October 18, 2025 October 19, 2025
Arrival /
Arrival Departure
Departure

Rehearsals Stage Rehearsals and Rehearsals

Non-Competitive
Evaluation Performances and Individual Coachings
Evaluation
Concerts &
Friendship Concerts & Workshops
Workshops
Morning:
Competitions all day competitions
competitions
Evening:
Evening:
Official events Awards Ceremony
Opening Event
& Closing Event

Tourism Sightseeing & excursions (depending on the choir’s individual schedule)

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES
INTERKULTUR events provide the 1. Non-Competitive Participation 2. Competitive Participation
opportunity to customize your event Competition categories* X
experience by mixing and matching Non-competitive Festival Participation**
X
competitive and non-competitive (Concert Performances only)
categories of participation. Choirs may Evaluation Performance* X X
choose from the following: Individual Coaching* X X

* Friendship Concert Performance included / ** at least two performances included

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EVALUATION PERFORMANCE FOR NON-COMPETING CHOIRS EVALUATION PERFORMANCE FOR COMPETING CHOIRS

• three (3) pieces of the choir’s choice • presentation of competition program the day before competitions begins
• performed before a panel of qualified international jurors who provide • arrival has to be planned for October 14, 2025
immediate positive artistic and pedagogical advice for improvement • performed before a panel of qualified international jurors who provide
• certificates of participation will be awarded, as well as evaluation ratings and immediate positive artistic and pedagogical advice for improvement
recommendation letters for future INTERKULTUR competitions upon request • evaluation does not involve preliminary decisions regarding the competition
result

Number of singers: unlimited Number of singers: according to category rules

Singing time: maximum 15 minutes Singing time: according to category rules
Accompaniment: unlimited Accompaniment: according to category rules
Total time: 45 minutes Total time: 45 minutes

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INDIVIDUAL COACHING FRIENDSHIP CONCERTS

• one piece of the choir’s own choice Participating choirs may register to perform in local concert settings together
• an international choral expert gives new input for stimulating artistic ideas with other international choirs. Choirs must prepare approximately 15 minutes
and interpretive guidance of their own music pre-approved by the INTERKULTUR Artistic Committee.
• for an effective rehearsal choirs must prepare the music piece in advance The concert should be preferably a cappella or with own instruments (piano or
e-piano can be provided upon request).

Please be aware that all Friendship Concerts are planned open air. In the event
that weather conditions do not allow this, some concerts may be cancelled due
to the weather. The organizers will try to manage alternatives but choirs do not
Number of singers: unlimited have any legal claim to this.
rehearsal time: 45 minutes Choirs can also take part in Friendship Concerts ONLY (Non-competitive Festival
Accompaniment: unlimited Participation).

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WORKSHOPS

INTERKULTUR events always have a focus on educational elements such as workshops or seminars.
At our first event in Sarawark we will also offer workshops to improve the skills of the participants but also of the conductors.
Our workshop leaders are always very passionate about the impact of singing and the arts, which also has wider implications - from improving academic performance
to social skills and building stronger community cohesion.
The workshop leaders use their passion to design and deliver unique, inclusive and uplifting performance projects.
Information about the workshops and their leaders will be announced in Spring 2025.

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CATEGORY A – ADULT CHOIRS CATEGORY G – CHILDREN’S & YOUTH CHOIRS

A1 – MIXED CHOIRS G1 – CHILDREN‘S CHOIRS - S(S)A(A)

A2 – CHOIRS OF EQUAL VOICES G2 – YOUTH CHOIRS (MIXED OR EQUAL VOICES)

Four (4) pieces have to be performed: In G1 three (3) pieces have to be performed:
1) one piece by a composer from the country, language area or the cultural 1) One piece by a composer not from the country, language area or
environment of the participating choir the cultural environment of the participating choir
2) one piece by a composer not from the country, language area or the cultural 2) and 3) two pieces of the choir’s choice
environment of the participating choir
3) one piece by a living composer In G2 four (4) pieces have to be performed:
4) one piece of the choir‘s choice 1) One piece by a composer not from the country, language area or
the cultural environment of the participating choir
Depending on the number of registrations in this category the Artistic Committee reserves the right
to split the category A2 up in to male and female voices. 2) one piece by a composer born after 1950
3) and 4) two pieces of the choir’s choice
Number of singers: unlimited
Singing time: The singing time should be at least Number of singers: unlimited
12 minutes and must not be longer than 20 minutes. Singing time: The singing time should be at least 8 minutes
Accompaniment: Maximum 1 with original accompaniment. For pieces and must not be longer than 15 minutes.
1-3 only original compositions are permitted. Accompaniment: In G1 at least one piece and in G2 at
least 2 pieces have to be performed a cappella.

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CATEGORY R – RELIGIOUS MUSIC CATEGORY F – FOLKLORE

Three (3) pieces have to be performed. In this category melodies must be used that already exist and belong to the
folklore of the country or an ethnic group. These may be performed in different
Choirs are invited to perform music of different religions, churches and ways - original or in various arrangements. New compositions without such
denominations in this category. reference, even those written in the folkloric style of the country, may not be
performed.
Choreographic or scenic elements may be integrated into performances, but the
focus needs to be on the singing.
The performance in traditional costumes typical of the country is recommended.
In case sheet music is not available or the lyrics are not in English, a short
description of the program must be provided for the jury (in English).

Number of singers: unlimited Number of singers: unlimited

Singing time: The singing time should be at least 8 minutes and Singing time: The singing time should be at least 8 minutes and
must not be longer than 15 minutes. must not be longer than 15 minutes.
Accompaniment: At least one piece has to be performed a cappella. Accompaniment: Piano accompaniment and traditional folk
instruments are permitted for all pieces. Any type of
playback and microphones are not permitted.

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CATEGORY P – POPULAR CHORAL MUSIC

In this category Pop, Rock and Light Entertainment selections from the 20th century through the present day will be performed.

Number of pieces: 3 (three)

Number of singers: min. 4
Singing time: The singing time should be at least 8 minutes and must not be longer than 15 minutes.
Accompaniment: Instrumental accompaniment including electronic instruments with their own amplification are permitted.
All forms of full playback are prohibited but the instrumental accompaniments in this category may be performed via playback
(minus one track).
Basic technical equipment and backline will be provided by the organizer.
Amplification: Amplification of instruments is permitted.
Choirs will not be amplified. Microphones will only be provided for soloists.

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2.1 ARTISTIC REGULATIONS

A G R F P
A1 A2 G1 G2
max
Age Limit 18+ max. 25 –
16
Minimum Number
unlimited 4
of Singers
Maximum Number
unlimited
of Singers
Number of Pieces 4 3 4 3 unlimited 3
Minimum singing 12 8
time should be minutes minutes
Maximum Actual 20 15
Singing Time minutes minutes
Maximum Number
of Pieces with 1 2 unlimited
Accompaniment
Use of only for
Amplification not permitted instruments and
solo singers

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2.2 COMPETITION RULES

GENERAL RULES a) All non-professional choirs are welcome to compete in this event. With the exception of the conductors, its members must
all be amateurs, e.g. they are not allowed to earn their livelihood by professional singing.
b) In categories with age limits, a maximum of 20% of the members may exceed or fall below the age limit by 5 years. The
organizers reserve the right to check the ages of the singers.
c) The order of performances within a category is scheduled at random.
d) INDIVIDUAL CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES: During their stay the participating choirs are not allowed to give further
concerts or performances without the organizer’s approval in advance.

MULTIPLE PARTICIPATION a) For organizational reasons, we recommend that each choir and each conductor registers for a maximum of 2 competition
categories.
b) Individual choir members may participate in smaller ensembles formed out of their primary choir but may NOT sing in more
than one primary choir.
c) All choirs may participate in only one of A, G.
d) In addition, mixed choirs can participate with their male or female voices in the same category (i.e. category A1+ A2). Choirs may
additionally choose to participate in categories R and F independent of their participation in A or G.
e) Within the category all pieces have to be performed with the same line-up (e.g. it is not permitted to perform 2 pieces with
equal voices and 2 pieces with mixed voices).
If a choir performs in several categories, also here the line-up (number of singers) should be the same.
f) Conductors are permitted to conduct only one choir per category, however conducting in different categories is allowed.
Exceptions are categories A2 and G2. A choir may also perform with several conductors.

MUSIC a) The Artistic Committee decides on the admission of the program to the competition. The approval of the Artistic Committee is
usually not given when it comes to opera choirs or when the character of the composition conflicts with a choral interpretation
(such as “Nabucco - Prisoners’ Choir” by Giuseppe Verdi edited for children‘s voices, “Träumerei” by Robert Schumann edited for
choir). In addition, none of the programs may include topics such as war or glorification of violence and may not be against
other nations and nationalities.
b) It is NOT permitted to sing the same pieces in different categories.
c) Some categories require a composition which does not originate in the COUNTRY, LANGUAGE AREA OR CULTURAL
ENVIRONMENT of the participating choir. Examples of compliance:
- Choirs from English-speaking countries should choose compositions written in a different language.
- A choir from a Baltic Country (Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia) should not sing a composition from another Baltic country
even if the two countries naturally have different cultures and languages.
- A choir from a Slavic country should not select a work from another Slavic nation, even if the two countries naturally have
different cultures and languages.
- A choir from Latin and South America should select a piece that does not come from the same region.

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d) The use of ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS (category A) means that a piece must be performed in accordance with the
composer’s original score. Compositions prior-to and through the Baroque era may be performed in variations of scoring
that correspond with the original musical material. The arrangement of a composition is permitted if it has led to a new
composition. The Artistic Committee reserves the right to reject compositions.
e) ARRANGEMENTS: If you intend to change a song in any way and/or rearrange it for your choir, you will need permission from
the song’s copyright owner. Bear in mind that if you do not obtain permission you risk exposing yourself to legal action.
f) In category A only ORIGINAL ACCOMPANIMENTS are permitted, which means that any reductions in orchestration
or transcriptions of other instruments that were not planned by the composer and do not have an accepted performance
tradition are excluded from the competition.
g) ACCOMPANIMENT means that at least one tuned instrument is used. In categories requiring a cappella selections, a
maximum of three instruments without definite pitch may be used (percussion instruments).
h) AMPLIFICATION: Only in category P, amplification of instruments and for solo voices is permitted. General choir amplification
or microphones / headsets for all singers are not permitted in any of the categories.
i) CHANGES OF KEY: If a choir wishes to change the key from what is written in the printed score, the jury must be informed
in writing prior to the competition.
j) After APPROVAL OF PROPOSED PROGRAM by the Artistic Committee, it will be returned for final review and confirmation
by the respective choir. The choir must respond within 14 days of delivery with any changes to the program. If there is no
response within 14 days, the program will be considered final; therefore neither titles nor performance order may be
changed. Changes made without informing the organizer will result in a disqualification. Choirs are responsible for possible
performing rights of their program.
k) ACTUAL SINGING TIME: Actual singing time is the duration of the performance time only. It excludes entrance, exit, and
applause.

SHEET MUSIC a) 3 scores of every piece must be submitted with the registration forms.
b) Scores submitted must conform to internationally recognized sheet music standards (five lines of notes).
c) Scores that do not bear the titles, names of composers etc. printed in the Roman alphabet must bear a transcription into the
Roman alphabet (clear handwritten notes suffice).
d) One score remains with the organizer after the competition. Remaining scores may be collected from the organizer after the
awards ceremony. Uncollected scores will not be sent by mail.
e) No scores have to be submitted for Gala or Friendship Concerts.
f) Please note that published choral compositions may only be sung using the original scores or authorized copies. The use
of unauthorized copies or handwritten copies is not allowed! All scores must be sent by mail as hardcopy. Scores sent as
files (PDF or similar) will not be accepted.
g) If your scores are published as score book, please submit only one book but preferably authorized copies.

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MUSICA MUNDI® EVALUATION SYSTEM

• Choirs will be evaluated by international acknowledged choral experts in accordance with the general MUSICA MUNDI
evaluation system (30 point system). The decision of the jury cannot be contested.

• The performance of each choir will be evaluated according to the following:

I) Technical Evaluation
a) Intonation
b) Sound Quality
II) Artistic Evaluation
c1) Fidelity to the score in general categories or
c2) Interpretation Practice (category P)
c3) Authenticity in folklore categories

d) Overall Artistic Impression

Example of a score sheet for categories with a definite number of pieces: Example of a score sheet of category F:

a) b) c) d) a) b) c) d)
Piece 1 25 22 Piece 1 - …
Piece 2 27 26 Single criteria 26 26 24 24
Piece 3 23 25 Total score 25
Piece 4 26 24
Criteria a & c = average of 1 - 4
Criteria b & d = points given for 25.25 26 24.25 24
the overall performance
Total Score (average) 24.88

• The jury decides first whether a choir may be qualified for a diploma or not. Choirs receiving no diploma will get a
certificate of participation. Choirs that may qualify for a diploma will be given a score between 1 and 30 points.
• The final result is made up of the average of all given points or by the average of the intermediate results respectively.
• In categories for which the number of pieces is not determined, the jury will evaluate only the overall performance
according to the above mentioned criteria.
• If a choir exceeds the maximum singing time, their final result will be reduced by jury decision.

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DIPLOMAS & AWARDS

DIPLOMAS According to the score, Bronze, Silver, and Golden Diplomas will be awarded. In the event the choir does not achieve a
diploma, the choir will receive a certificate of participation. The choir with a golden diploma and the highest score in each
category becomes the Category Winner. Special Awards and Conductor’s Award are also awarded.

Level
Diploma
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
bronze
1.00 – 1.49 1.5 – 2.49 2.5 – 3.49 3.5 – 4.49 4.5 – 5.49 5.5 – 6.49 6.5 – 7.49 7.5 – 8.49 8.5 – 9.49 9.5 – 10.49
1 - 10.49
silver
10.5 – 11.49 11.5 – 12.49 12.5 – 13.49 13.5 – 14.49 14.5 – 15.49 15.5 – 16.49 16.5 – 17.49 17.5 – 18.49 18.5 – 19.49 19.5 – 20.49
10.5 – 20.49
gold
20.5 – 21.49 21.5 – 22.49 22.5 – 23.49 23.5 – 24.49 24.5 – 25.49 25.5 – 26.49 26.5 – 27.49 27.5 – 28.49 28.5 – 29.49 29.5 – 30.00
20.5 – 30.00

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3.1 REGISTRATION & REGISTRATION DEADLINE

The deadline for registration is May 12, 2025. Early Bird deadline is March 3, 2025.

3.2 REGISTRATION CHECK LIST

The following documents must be provided together with the registration forms by deadline:
REGISTRATION FORMS DULY FILLED IN
REGISTRATION FEE (PLEASE ENCLOSE PROOF OF PAYMENT).
AUDIO RECORDING: Please send an .mp3, WAV, WMA, or CD with at least three (3) pieces (preferably a cappella) not
older than two years. Please write the titles and composers of the pieces as well as the date of recording
SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF CHOIR: Please send the biography in English as an editable text document (e.g. Word)
PHOTOGRAPH OF CHOIR: Make sure that it is suitable for reproduction (landscape format, as a file jpg or bmp, no PDF
format, min. 300 dpi, as original min. 12 x 7,5 cm). The picture should not be older than two years.
MUSIC SCORES OF COMPETITION REPERTOIRE: Scores sent as PDF or similar files will not be accepted.
Three (3) copies for competition, three (3) for Evaluation Performance & one (1) for Individual Coaching].

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3.3 COSTS
For the participation in this event the payment of the Registration Fee (per choir) as well as the Event Package (per person) is
required. Choirs that come from a radius of up to 100km around Kuching and therefore do not need an overnight stay, pay a
Participant Fee (per person) instead of the Event Package. The prices of the Event Packages and the Participant Fee can be
downloaded from www.interkultur.com or can be requested by e-mail to [email protected].

REGISTRATION FEE
The following registration fees have to be paid per choir/ensemble:
Early Bird Deadline For Early Bird registration the fee for the first activity* amounts to EUR 150,00. Any additional activity amounts to EUR 200,00.
Regular Deadline For registration until the regular deadline the fee for each activity* is EUR 300,00, any additional activity amounts to EUR 200,00.

PAYMENT DETAILS To reserve your participation in the event, the registration fee must be paid in full and accompanied by the completed registra-
tion forms. Banking fees are the responsibility of the registrant.
Information regarding payment methods can be found on the registration form.
In case a choir cancels its participation or individual activities, the registration fee will not be refunded.

* Activities refer to competition participation (1 category = 1 activity), Evaluation Performance, Individual Coaching, and Festival Participation (only concerts).
For choirs participating in the competitions and evaluation activities, the performance in a concert is free of charge.

EVENT PACKAGES
With the Event Package INTERKULTUR offers participants of its events a special service: We take care of all the details and
through authorized agencies of the INTERKULTUR event series we offer an Event Package. This package includes, amongst
others, accommodation in different hotel categories as well as other local services. Choirs that come from a radius of up to
100 km around Kuching and therefore do not need an overnight stay pay a Participant Fee per person.
All included services and rates are described in the authorized travel agency offer enclosed to this Participant Information.
The purchase of an accommodation package is four (4) nights minimum. If a registration is received without specific information
the down payment invoice will be made and sent on the basis of double rooms in Standard Class.

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Registration is binding for the choir, in regard to both participation in the festival and the travel services provided by the
authorized agencies. Confirmation of the order (deposit invoice) through the authorized agencies constitutes a travel contract.
The General Conditions of Travel (ARB Allgemeine Reisebedingungen, General Conditions of Travel) of the authorized agencies
shall apply. They are enclosed in each offer. Please read these conditions carefully. Ignorance of these legally valid conditions
does not provide exemption from any resulting obligations. The costs due to the authorized agencies for the event package are
due on the date indicated on the invoice. Banking information is also located on the invoice.
We would like to draw your attention expressly to the fact that participation in the event is only possible if the costs due have
been received net and by deadline. Delay in payments may affect the benefits of your participation. Any costs incurred due to
such action are to be borne by the group.

TRAVEL EXPENSES
The journey to the event including the travel expenses is the sole responsibility of the choir members and additional persons.
Sightseeing excursions aside from the event and airport transfers are not inclusive and must be booked separately.

3.4 LANGUAGE OF CORRESPONDENCE

German and English are the sole languages that are reflected on official documents. This includes, but is not limited to, the
Participant Information, travel documents such as schedule and vouchers as well as invoices. These are all legally binding.
Verbal information is available in the following languages Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Hungarian.

Please make sure that your choir is accompanied by at least one English speaking person who can assist you with translation
during the event.

3.5 ORGANIZER
Organizer according to law is the INTERKULTUR Management GmbH (Brüsseler Straße 1-3, 60327 Frankfurt / Main, Germany;
Registered at AG Frankfurt, HRB 77821).

3.6 LIABILITY
INTERKULTUR is responsible for the artistic and musical design and the execution of the events. Its liability comprises of
all organizational matters of the event. Any liability with regard to organizer’s liability is expressly excluded. Any liability of
such kind would be that of the authorized agencies and / or the management of the respective congress or concert halls,
catering and transport companies. The authorized agencies accept liability as travel organizer on the basis of the “Allgemeinen

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Reisebedingungen“(ARB) mentioned above. With his / her signature on the registration form, the signatory accepts the terms
of the “Allgemeinen Reisebedingungen” ARB (General Conditions of Travel) and the organizer’s liability for him / herself and
for all persons registered.

3.7 AUDIO AND AUDIOVISUAL RECORDINGS

All rights regarding the audio and audiovisual recordings of the event (“Recordings”) as well as their exploitation are herewith
being granted exclusively to INTERKULTUR by the choir / artists. All rights granted to INTERKULTUR hereunder may be
exploited by INTERKULTUR in perpetuity without any limitation as to time, territory and/or manner of exploitation free of any
rights of third parties. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this includes in particular the following exclusive rights
in the Recordings which can also be transferred by INTERKULTUR to a third party at INTERKULTUR’S discretion:
INTERKULTUR shall be exclusively entitled to reproduce the Recordings wholly or partly by way of producing vinyl discs,
music cassettes, compact discs, DATs, Mini Discs, Digital Compact Cassettes or other sound carriers and by producing video
cassettes, picture discs, compact disc videos, DVDs or other audio-visual carriers or other data carriers or by means of other
technical devices and to sell or otherwise distribute these reproductions by retail, wholesale or other distribution channels
such as clubs, mail order or TV-response. This also includes the right to exploit the Recordings in the context of online and
especially internet applications of any kind and of any system, regardless of the way of transmission and business model, and
to use, upload and distribute these Recordings in data bases, networks (e.g. internet and all its services) or anything similar
of any kind and especially to disseminate and transmit these Recordings to users of databases / networks via cable or other
ways of transmission for the purpose of perception and/ or reproduction and/ or distribution against payment or free of charge.
This also includes the right to publicly perform or broadcast the Recordings by private or public broadcast stations, including
digital radio services, via cable, satellite or other technical transmission services either against payment or free of charge
(including the right to collect in INTERKULTUR’S own name broadcast fees accruing in connection with the public performance
or broadcast of the Recordings). INTERKULTUR’S rights also include the right to edit and/or alter the Recordings (e.g. by
producing mixes or remixes), to couple the Recordings with other recordings (e.g. with recordings of other artists) and the right
to release and sell the Recordings on so-called “special product” audio- or audio-visual carriers. Furthermore, INTERKULTUR
shall be entitled to grant synchronisation rights in the Recordings for movies, videos, TV and/or movie commercials, image
films etc., to translate them into other languages, to use them for multimedia purposes of any kind or to rearrange them in
any other way (e.g. to create remixes or do sampling). This also includes the exclusive right to use the Recordings in games
/ PC games as well as other and also interactive multimedia productions (incl. so called “websites”) for goods, services and
advertising purposes of any kind.
Finally, this includes the non-exclusive right to use the choir’s /artist’s name as well as images of the choir / artist in the
context of the exploitation and the advertising and promotion measures mentioned above.

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INTERKULTUR does not pay any money to the ARTIST for the exclusive grant of rights mentioned above. The ARTIST accepts
explicitly that the positive promotion effect resulting from an exploitation of the Recordings by INTERKULTUR represents an
adequate return service for this transfer of rights. In case of a commercial release of the Recordings on CD, the parties will
negotiate separately in good faith about an adequate royalty to be payable to Artist according to standard business practice.

3.8 DATA PRIVACY STATEMENT

These data protection information apply to the data processing by: INTERKULTUR*
*The family brand “INTERKULTUR” unites non-profit and commercial organizations, which pursue the same interests in one
network and track goals that support culture on an international level. These institutions include amongst others: Förderverein
INTERKULTUR e.V., INTERKULTUR Management GmbH and INTERKULTUR Communication GmbH.

COLLECTING AND STORING If you commission us, we collect the following data: title, first name, last name, gender, birthdate / valid email address /
PERSONAL DATA, NATURE AND address / telephone number (fixed network and/or mobile) / if applicable: payment details / if applicable: passport information
PURPOSE AS WELL AS ITS The data processing takes place upon your request and is necessary according to Art. 6 Abs. 1 S. 1 lit. b DSGVO for the reasons
PLANNED USE mentioned there and for a reasonable processing of your order as well as for the contract-related mutual performance of
obligations.
The personal data collected by us will be stored until the expiration of the retention period and deleted afterwards unless we
are obliged to store the data for a longer period acc. to Art. 6 Abs. 1 S. 1 lit. c DSGVO due to fiscal and commercial safekeeping
and documentation obligations (reg. HGB, StGB or AO) or in case you have agreed to a further-reaching storage acc. to Art. 6
Abs. 1 S. 1 lit. a DSGVO.

DISCLOSURE OF A transfer of your data to third parties for other reasons then the ones mentioned below will not occur. If this becomes necessary
DATA TO THIRD PARTIES acc. to Art. 6 Abs. 1 S. 1 lit. b DSGVO for processing your order we will pass on your personal data to third parties. Third parties
are allowed to use this forwarded data for the reasons mentioned only.

RIGHTS OF PERSONS AFFECTED You have the following rights:

• Acc. to Art. 7 Abs. 3 DSGVO you can revoke your consent once given to us at any time. As a result of this we are not allowed
to continue the data processing, which was based upon this consent, in the future.
• Acc. to Art. 15 DSGVO you can demand information about your personal data which is being processed by us. You can demand
in particular information about processing purposes, the category of personal data, the category of recipients, to whom your
data was or will be disclosed, the scheduled storage period, the existing right of correction, deletion, restriction of processing
or contradiction, the existing right of complaining, the source of your data in case it was not requested by us, as well as an
automated decision-making incl. profiling and if applicable meaningful detailed information.

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• Acc. to Art. 16 DSGVO you can demand immediate deletion or correction of incorrect or incomplete personal data which is
stored with us.
• Acc. to Art. 17 DSGVO you can demand the deletion of your personal data which is stored with us unless the processing is not
necessary to exercise the freedom of expression and information, or to fulfil a legal obligation, or due to reasons of public
interest or for an enforcement, exercise or defence of legal claims.
• Acc. to Art. 18 DSGVO you can demand the restricted processing of your personal data in case the correctness of the data is
being denied by you, or in case the processing is illegal but you deny the correctness of the data, or in case the processing is
illegal but you reject a deletion of your data and we don’t need your data any longer but you need them for an enforcement,
exercise or defence of legal claims, or in case you objected to the processing acc. to Art. 21 DSGVO.
• Acc. to Art. 20 DSGVO you can demand to receive your personal data in a structured, standard and machine-readable format
or the transfer of the data to another person in charge.
• Acc. to Art. 77 DSGVO you can demand that you can complain at a supervisory authority. Normally you can do this via the
supervisory authority at your usual whereabouts or working place.

RIGHT OF OBJECTION In case your personal data is being processed on the basis of legitimate interests acc. to Art. 6 Abs. 1 S. 1 lit. f DSGVO you have
the right acc. to Art. 21 DSGVO to enter an objection against the processing of your personal data, if this is justified due to your
special situation. If you would like to make use of your right of revocation just send an Email to [email protected].

3.9 CHANGES
The organizer reserves the right to make changes and amendments to the existing information material and/or the Participant
Information in the event of unforeseen technical, organizational or artistic circumstances or act(s) of God. The organizer also
reserves the right to make changes to the program contents and schedule.

3.10 IMPRINT
Content: Johan Rooze, Stefan Bohländer
Layout: Ina Hennig

PHOTO CREDITS
Font Page, Page 8 (right), 9: © Pieter du Plessis | Page 2, 16, Back Page: © AdobeStock
Page 5, 6, 8 (left), 15: © Jonas Persson | Page 7, 10: © Ham Young In

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