Next Station Choir Festival

A festival for youth choral music in Faenza

The Next Station Choir Festival was born in Faenza, in the heart of Romagna in the province of Ravenna, as an event entirely dedicated to youth choral singing. Coordinated by the Artistation Association — the city's historic music and singing school — the festival promotes choral music as a tool for artistic growth and social inclusion, transforming the historic center of Faenza into a widespread stage for voices for two days.

An itinerant concert through the city's landmarks

The format chosen by the organizers is the itinerant concert: the choirs do not perform in a single venue, but accompany the audience on a journey that visits some of Faenza's most evocative locations. Starting from the Municipal Art Gallery, the tour continues through the Church of San Bartolomeo (Church of the Fallen), the Museum of the Risorgimento, and the Hall of the Municipal Council, in a crescendo that blends music and the city's heritage. The day concludes with the grand final concert at the Sala Fellini Theater, where all participating choirs take the stage together.

The choirs in the spotlight

The event brings together some of the most vibrant youth choral groups from central-southern Italy:

• Art of Choir from Faenza, directed by M° Mirko Nanni
• Voice of Joy, a youth gospel choir from Faenza
• GIOI — Coro Giovanile Imolese, from Imola
• Coro Giovanile Dauno "U. Giordano" from Foggia

The repertoire ranges from sacred music to gospel, up to pop arrangements for choir, in a program designed to introduce even the youngest audiences to the world of ensemble vocal music.

Not just concerts: training

Alongside the musical events, the festival dedicates space to training: a session aimed at teachers and choir directors addresses the theme of choral singing in schools, with contributions from entities linked to the Festival of the Educating Community. This focus confirms the educational mission of the project promoted by Artistation.

Faenza, city of music and ceramics

Known worldwide for its ceramics, Faenza is also a center of intense cultural life in Emilia-Romagna. The Next Station Choir Festival fits into this context by promoting young talent and offering residents and visitors the opportunity to discover the historic center through music.