People of any age, Costa Rican nationals or residents of Costa Rica, can participate. Check the rules here!
After the great success of the first edition, the French Song Contest returns in 2025!
The contest invites non-professional musicians of any age, Costa Rican nationals or residents of Costa Rica, to sing in French!
How to participate?
- Record a video of yourself singing solo, in French (either fully or partially in French), in karaoke mode, playing an instrument, or a cappella.
- Send a download (or viewing) link of the recording to concoursSCAC@gmail.com before May 25, 2025.
- You may choose any existing song. There is no set theme, only that the song must be French, a French translation of a song, or a composition performed in French.
- Important requirement: You must NOT be a professional musician.
- Let your talent and creativity flow!
Contest Timeline
The contest will be divided into three stages:
- From April 25 to May 25: Participants may email their creations, indicating their full name, age, and proof of identity.
- From May 25 to the end of June: Pre-selection of participants.
- June 21 at the National Auditorium: Contest final with live performances by the pre-selected candidates and the awards ceremony.
What are the technical recommendations?
- Resolution: Full HD (1920*1080)
- Format: MP4 or MOV
- Duration: between 45 seconds and a maximum of 150 seconds
- Compress the video if it is too large or send the video via a download link
Prizes
3 prizes to be won! We will provide more details about the prizes at a later stage. We invite you to spread the word and participate!
This contest is made possible thanks to the Ministry of Culture and Youth of Costa Rica, and the Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture, in collaboration with Yves-Rocher.
