Poznań 2027
National
Student
Song Festival
An all-Poland stage for student talents. Songs from the past in new interpretations and work with professional musicians – from the first submission to the final concert in Poznań.
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Recruitment
Recruitment for students from all over Poland.
The registration is free of charge.
Period: 15.10 – 30.12.2026.
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About the festival
"New Whispers"
„New Sounds” is a nationwide student song festival aimed at soloists that will conclude with a final in Poznań in April 2027. The event strongly relies on its local roots – it is dedicated to the new sounds of songs from previous decades, and the competitive repertoire is based on the works of artists and bands from Poznań and Wielkopolska. The whole event combines the competition with artistic development: from the presentation of recordings, through auditions and work with musicians, to a performance before an audience.
We create the festival with the intention of helping students develop their vocal skills and discover their own way of interpreting musical pieces, giving them the title „New Voice”.
Timeline
Schedule
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MUSIC
October 1, 2026.
Start of promotional activities in social media.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
October 15 – December 30, 2026.
Submitting audio-visual demo materials to the Organizer.
PRESS BRIEFING
October 20, 2026.
Meeting with the media and presentation of the objectives of the first edition of the Festival.
PRELIMINARY PREPARATION
Until January 15, 2027.
Jury deliberations and selection of soloists for auditions in Poznań.
LIVE LISTENINGS
January 31, 2027.
The arrival of selected soloists in Poznań and their live audition.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINALISTS
February 5, 2027.
Announcement of those qualified for Phase IV.
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
February 5–10, 2027.
Making available by the qualified participants materials needed for communication and promotional activities.
Half-Playback
February 10 – March 10, 2027.
Recordings of half-playback performances and their distribution to the finalists of the festival.
PROMOTION OF THE FESTIVAL'S GRAND FINAL
March 2027.
An intensive promotional campaign before the main part of the Festival.
MAIN PART OF THE FESTIVAL
April 12–14, 2027.
Three days in Poznań – from the hearings to the final concert.
- DAY 1 Interviews and selection of 10 Finalists for the Main Concert
- DAY 2 Attempts of the 10 Finalists with the team
- DAY 3 General rehearsal and final concert with the winners being selected
What's the news in New Pogłosy?
News
„New Gossip” is coming to Poland! The festival was presented at a meeting of the vice-rectors of KRUP in Katowice
During the meeting of the Vice-Rectors for Student Affairs and Education, held within the framework of the KRUP University Education Commission at the University of Silesia in Katowice, the concept of the Nationwide Student Song Festival „New Sounds” was officially presented.
Dowiedz się więcej „New Sounds” is coming to Poland! The festival was presented at a meeting of the vice-rectors of KRUP in Katowice
The „New Sounds” Festival is getting louder – press conference is behind us
The festival machine is taking on an incredible momentum! We have just experienced an incredibly important moment – the official press conference where we met with media representatives to talk about the mission, values, and big plans related to the first edition of the „New Sounds” Festival. If you’re wondering what exactly happened in that flash of light and what we discussed with journalists, we invite you to watch a short report.
Dowiedz się więcej The „New Sounds” Festival is getting louder – press conference is behind us
We present the Honorary Committee of the „New Gossip” Festival”
We are pleased to present the composition of the National Honor Committee The „New Sounds” Student Song Festival is organized by Her Magnificence, the Rector of the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań – Prof. Dr. hab. Bogumiła Kaniewska, Prof. Dr. hab. inż. Hieronim Maciejewski – President of the Board of the UAM Foundation and Director of the Poznań Science and Technology Park, and Prof. Dr. Joanna Wójcik – Vice Rector of the UAM for Student Affairs and Education. Their involvement provides important support for the event dedicated to young talents and academic culture.
Dowiedz się więcej We present the Honorary Committee of the „New Sounds” Festival”Sponsors and partners
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Step by step
Submissions for "New Gossip"
Step 1: Choose 2 songs from our list
Browse the official List of Entry Works below. Choose exactly two songs from it that best suit your voice and style. You have 2 of the total 253 songs to choose from.
Step 2: Turn on the camera and start recording
Record separately the performances of two selected songs. Focus on the vocals and the emotions – your talent and authenticity count. You can record the recordings on your phone. An instrumental version of the piece can serve as the background music, or the accompaniment can be provided by the artist themselves or a third party.
Step 3: Upload the videos to YouTube
Upload the finished recordings to YouTube as two separate videos. The most important rule at this stage: make sure you set the status of both videos to „private.” This way, no one will accidentally see them, and only people with the link will have access to them.
Step 4: Send the form
Go to the form submission page. Enter your details, paste the links to the YouTube recordings, and attach a clear photo of a valid student ID. Click „Submit application” and you’re done. Now all that remains is to keep your fingers crossed and wait for the results!
Form
application form
The registration is free of charge. Recorded performances can only be performed in the form of a half-playback (i.e., the instrumental layer is played, and the vocals are performed in person), or with accompaniment performed independently or by a third party.