about International Song Festival Zeist

mission and purpose

Everyone sings. For themselves, for others or with others. Singing is the most direct way of making music. Songs - whether they are hundreds of years old, or composed today - give the most direct...

The International Song Festival Zeist Foundation was established on 5 June 2015. The foundation subscribes to the Culture Governance Code, the Fair Practice Code and the Diversity and Inclusion Code and applies or has...

artistic direction and vision

A song festival is only worthy of its name because of the people who wear it. But a song festival is worthy of its name only because of the people who wear it. In the first place, that was our artistic...

Keeping traditions alive and renewing them

Bringing together the absolute world's best in song art with international 'rising stars', local talents and amateur singers guarantees a multifaceted festival with a focus on the rich tradition of song art and room for innovation....

inspiration in nature

The festival takes place at an inspiring location in the leafy heart of Zeist. There, a stone's throw from each other are Slot Zeist and the church of the Evangelical Brethren Church which is the central festival location....

history

The first edition of the International Song Festival Zeist took place from Tuesday 17 to Sunday 22 May 2016. Responsible for the festival is the International Song Festival Zeist Foundation. The foundation was...