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A vibrant musical community founded by a passionate group of choral enthusiasts.

14/10/2026

🎶 MEET OUR JURY: SONIA NADYA SIMANJUNTAK 🇮🇩

We are delighted to welcome Sonia Nadya Simanjuntak from Indonesia as one of the distinguished jury members for the Sarawak International Choral Festival & Symposium 2027 (SICFest & Sym 2027)!

An acclaimed choir director, conductor, choreographer, and adjudicator, Sonia brings a wealth of international experience and artistic excellence to the global choral community.

📅 16–20 June 2027
📍 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
🎟️ Register now: https://linktr.ee/SICFestSym

Stay tuned for more jury introductions!

13/10/2026

🎶 MEET OUR JURY: DR. JONATHAN VELASCO 🇵🇭

We are honoured to welcome Dr. Jonathan Velasco from the Philippines as one of the distinguished jury members for the Sarawak International Choral Festival & Symposium 2027 (SICFest & Sym 2027)!

An internationally acclaimed choral conductor, clinician, and adjudicator, Dr. Velasco has led choirs to top prizes in major European competitions and adjudicated festivals across Europe and Asia. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Choral Conducting and is renowned for his contributions to the global choral community.

We look forward to welcoming him to Kuching for an inspiring celebration of choral music!

📅 16–20 June 2027
📍 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

🎟️ Register now: https://linktr.ee/SICFestSym

Stay tuned for more jury introductions!

12/10/2026

🎶 MEET OUR JURY: PROFESSOR THOMAS CAPLIN 🇸🇪

We are honoured to introduce Professor Thomas Caplin from Sweden as one of the distinguished juries for the Sarawak International Choral Festival & Symposium 2027 (SICFest & Sym 2027)!

An internationally acclaimed conductor, composer, clinician and author, Professor Caplin is renowned for his expertise in choral leadership, conducting, vocal pedagogy and choir development. With more than 60 published compositions and arrangements, his extensive international experience has brought him to countries across Asia, Europe, Africa and the United States.

He is also the author of A Holistic Approach to Choral Leadership (2026) and has worked with internationally recognised choirs, sharing his knowledge and passion for choral excellence with singers and conductors around the world.

We look forward to welcoming Professor Thomas Caplin to Kuching, Sarawak, for an inspiring celebration of choral music, learning and cultural exchange!

📅 16–20 June 2027
📍 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

✨ Stay tuned as we unveil more of our distinguished jury members for SICFest & Sym 2027!

🎟️ Register now and be part of the celebration!
🌐 https://linktr.ee/SICFestSym

11/10/2026

MEET OUR JURY | SICFest & Sym 2027

The wait is over! We are thrilled to introduce our distinguished panel of jurors for the Sarawak International Choral Festival & Symposium 2027, happening from 16–20 June 2027 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia!

Meet our incredible lineup of choral music experts from around the world:

🇸🇪 Thomas Caplin — Sweden
🇮🇩 Sonia Nadya Simanjuntak — Indonesia
🇲🇾 Susanna Saw — Malaysia | Artistic Director
🇵🇭 Dr. Jonathan Velasco — Philippines
🇲🇾 Mak Chi Hoe — Malaysia

With their wealth of experience, artistic excellence, and passion for choral music, our jury will help make SICFest & Sym 2027 an inspiring celebration of voices, cultures, and musical artistry!

✨ Stay tuned for more updates as we count down to an unforgettable choral experience in the heart of Borneo!

📅 16–20 June 2027
📍 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
🌐 https://linktr.ee/SICFestSym

Organised by Kuching Choral Society, in collaboration with Young Choral Academy (YCA).

🇲🇾 Kuching is calling. Your voices belong here.

🎵 Come. Sing. Connect. Celebrate.
See you at SICFest & Sym 2027!

10/10/2026

Dirgahayu Tuan Yang-Terutama,

Kuching Choral Society extends our warmest wishes to His Excellency, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Haji Wan Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar, on the joyous occasion of His Excellency’s 80th Official Birthday.

May Your Excellency be blessed with good health, happiness, and continued prosperity.

07/10/2026

🎶 SARAWAK INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL & SYMPOSIUM 2027 🎶

Where voices meet, cultures connect, and Borneo comes alive through music.

The official SICFest & Sym 2027 Information Booklet is now ready for download! 📖✨

Set in the heart of Borneo - Kuching, Sarawak welcomes choirs, conductors, educators, musicians and choral enthusiasts from Malaysia and around the world for a celebration of music, culture, friendship and discovery.

✨ International & Malaysian Choirs
🎼 International Artistic Panel
💡 Inspiring Workshops & Masterclasses
📚 Educational & Artistic Exchange
🤝 Friendship Across Cultures
🌿 Experience the Culture, Heritage & Beauty of Sarawak & Borneo

More than a choral festival, SICFest & Sym 2027 is an invitation to experience Sarawak — a land of extraordinary cultural diversity, living traditions, warm hospitality and breathtaking natural beauty.

Come for the music.
Stay for the culture.
Discover Borneo.
Leave with friendships that transcend borders. ❤️🌏

🎶 SING. CONNECT. TRANSFORM.

📖 Download the official information booklet and start your journey to SICFest & Sym 2027.

Sarawak awaits. Borneo is calling. 🌿🎶

01/10/2026

🎶 SING. CONNECT. CELEBRATE. — SICFest & Sym 2027! 🌏✨

Calling all choirs, choir directors, conductors and choral music lovers from around the world! 🌍

Get ready for the Sarawak International Choral Festival & Symposium 2027, happening in the beautiful city of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia 🇲🇾

✨ Inspiring performances
🎓 Enriching workshops & masterclasses
📖 Engaging symposium sessions
🤝 Cultural exchange & friendship
🌿 Discover the beauty, culture and hospitality of Sarawak, Borneo

❤️ Harmonising Hearts. Transforming Lives. Building Friendships.

🎉 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

📅 1st October – 31st December 2026

Register your choir during the Early Bird period and secure your participation for SICFest & Sym 2027!

Bring your voices, your stories and your passion for choral music. Let’s create unforgettable musical moments together in Kuching!

📖 Information Booklet:

INTERNATIONAL CHOIRS
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zou1ltoonvS69KLcUTyEbw3JnHSAgZrE/view?usp=drive_link

MALAYSIAN CHOIRS
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hHlp5zWel4-Bn17cwK-7Bj1gFpDcor1r/view?usp=drivesdk

🌐 Official Website:
www.sic-fest.com

📝 Register Your Choir:
https://form.jotform.com/262641817454461

🇲🇾 Kuching is calling. Your voices belong here.

🎵 Come. Sing. Connect. Celebrate.
See you at SICFest & Sym 2027!

16/09/2026

🇲🇾 Selamat Hari Malaysia from Kuching Choral Society!

This Malaysia Day, we proudly look back on a beautiful and meaningful moment from the closing ceremony of the Sarawak International Choral Festival & Symposium 2026, where the Kuching Choral Society performed “Dirgahayu Tanah Airku” by Tracy Wong

It was our honour to share this special performance in the presence of His Excellency Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Haji Wan Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar and Her Most Gracious Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Hajjah Fauziah binti Mohd Sanusi.

Through music, we celebrate the diversity, unity and spirit that make Malaysia special.

May our voices continue to come together as one, celebrating the beautiful tapestry of our nation.

11/09/2026

The King’s Singers LIVE in Kuching!

Featuring The King’s Singers 🇬🇧, one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles, together with choirs from Sarawak and beyond.

📅 11 October 2026 | 7:30 PM
📍 BCCK | 🎟️ From RM100

Don’t miss this unforgettable musical experience! 🎼

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Kuching

Telephone

+60107670969

Website

https://linktr.ee/kuchingchoralsociety, https://linktr.ee/SICFestSym

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