Month: July 2026

Brežice is once again gearing up for the highlight of the summer music season. Organized by Partitura d.o.o. and its partners ZPTM Brežice, the Posavje Museum Brežice, the Municipality of Brežice, and the Society for the Development and Preservation of Music Brežice, August will mark the jubilee 10th International Children’s Singing Festival Brežice.

This year’s milestone anniversary brings outstanding international competition and a significant update regarding the venues. The stage will welcome 67 young performers, aged from 5 to 17 inclusive, representing 7 different countries. The festival thus reaffirms its reputation as a premier launching pad for young talents in the region, with last year’s winner, Ameli Dinarina-Šimić, proudly featured on this year’s official poster.

Key Update: Semi-Finals at a New Venue

This year, the organizers are introducing an important change to provide the young singers with an even more professional stage experience. Unlike in previous years, when the semi-finals were hosted by the Brežice Youth Center (Mladinski center Brežice), both semi-final evenings will now take place at the Brežice Culture House (Dom kulture Brežice, Trg Jožeta Toporišiča 3).

The schedule spans over three days:

• Semi-final, Part 1: Friday, August 21, 2026, at 17:00 (Dom kulture Brežice) – featuring the first 32 singers.
• Semi-final, Part 2: Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 17:00 (Dom kulture Brežice) – featuring the remaining 32 singers.
• Grand Finale & TV Show Recording: Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 19:00 (Brežice Castle – PMB, Cesta prvih borcev 1).

All three festival evenings will be gracefully guided by the exceptional host and moderator, Anja Urek.

International Jury of Renowned Experts and a Special Surprise

The performances of these young talents will be evaluated by an expert jury, whose lineup highlights the international character of the project:

• Danielle Zuber (Switzerland),
• Lado Leš (Serbia),
• Jožica Župan (Slovenia), and
• Alen Jelušić (Croatia).

The top contestants from the semi-finals will advance to Sunday’s grand spectacle in the castle courtyard. This final evening will also be recorded for a television broadcast, offering the young vocalists invaluable experience in front of the cameras. To celebrate this landmark 10th anniversary, the organizers have also teased a special musical and vocal surprise during the Grand Finale that guests certainly won’t want to miss!

Come and support these rising young stars as we celebrate a decade of a festival that consistently puts Brežice on the map for top-tier youth vocal artistry.

The International Children’s Singing Festival Brežice (MOPF) is proudly celebrating its milestone 10th anniversary this year. Throughout the decade, our festival has tirelessly strived to achieve the highest standards, transparency, and, above all, a professional and fair evaluation of musical quality. To mark this jubilee in the grandest way possible and offer only the best to our young talents, we are bringing a true international sensation to Brežice.

With immense pride and joy, we announce that one of the world’s leading experts in vocal technique – Danielle Zuberfrom Switzerland – will be joining our professional panel as an honorary international jury member!

Who is Danielle Zuber? A Global Name on Our Stage

Danielle Zuber is a trained opera singer (soprano) with a highly successful international career. She has captivated tens of thousands of fans on major stages around the world, spanning from Munich and Berlin to New York and Zurich. Her academic training, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees earned with honors, underscores her exceptional level of methodological expertise.

With over 26 years of invaluable experience in the field of Vocal Coaching, Danielle is recognized among the world’s elite vocal educators. She is one of the few vocal coaches worldwide who continues to perform actively in the classical field while simultaneously teaching musical theater and pop at the highest international level. Her impressive background includes serving as a professor at renowned institutions in the U.S., Munich, and Zurich.

Today, she is dedicated to her mission as an experienced mentor, guiding singers effectively and efficiently toward confidence and success through her unique and highly acclaimed SVT Method®. A native of Switzerland, she speaks fluent German, French, and English, coaching her students at the pinnacle of international standards.

“My goal is to help you overcome your own limitations and realize your dreams,” says Danielle, proving through her work that there are no boundaries in music.

Committed to Quality – Inspiration for Our Young Singers

The presence of such an acclaimed international expert is not only a massive recognition for the International Children’s Singing Festival Brežice on its 10th anniversary, but above all, an unparalleled opportunity for all participants. Our festival remains deeply committed to discovering and nurturing genuine musical quality, and welcoming a juror of this caliber places Brežice firmly on the global map of elite youth music events.

We are certain that Danielle will bring a magnificent touch to the festival with her profound knowledge, warmth, and unmatched expertise, leaving our young vocalists deeply inspired for their future musical journeys.

Get to Know Her Better!

We warmly invite all visitors and young singers to explore her official website to learn more about her work, achievements, and revolutionary vocal coaching method:

👉 Visit the website at singersevolution.com

Danielle, welcome to Brežice! We are truly honored!