Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Chamber Choir Flanders from Mechelen won 2 gold medals at the 2025 European Choir Games in Aarhus, scoring 84.5% in ‘Chamber Choirs’. Founded by Jeroen Keymeulen in 2020.
As VRT News reported, Chamber Choir Flanders, from Mechelen, won 2 gold medals at the European Choir Games in Aarhus, Denmark. They mentioned that this big event is where amateur choirs from all over Europe get together to compete. To win, they had to score over 80%.
In the section ‘Chamber Choirs’ regarding groups of 32 singers, the participants achieved a score of 84.5%. This score gave them 3rd overall out of 12 groups. The choir was graded by a panel of international experts, and the choir achieved a high score through their singing, as experts commented with enthusiasm about the choir’s technical skill and expression.
How did Mechelen’s Choir win 2 golds in Aarhus?
According to officials, Chamber Choir Flanders is 4 years old. They started in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Belgium hosted a special World Choir Games then. Jeroen Keymeulen and friends started the choir.
They mentioned that they started in the Open Competition, where many choirs can join. They won a Gold Diploma there. They join the Champion’s Competition. Jeroen Keymeulen, the conductor, said it was a tough competition. Chamber Choir Flanders won 2 gold medals. They won one in ‘Sacred Music’ and another in ‘Chamber Choirs’.
“I am grateful to all the singers for wanting to put so much time into rehearsals and also studying at home.”
Jeroen Keymeulen, conductor of Chamber Choir Flanders
The conductor, Keymeulen, is very proud of his choir’s success. Keymeulen is happy for his singers who work hard. They practice every week and study music at home. They sing everything from memory.
Other choirs from Flanders also did well in Aarhus, winning silver medals. Keymeulen said Flanders has a great choir culture. Since the World Choir Games in their country, more choirs are joining international competitions.
The European Choir Games is a big singing contest for amateur choirs. It happens every 2 years in a different city in Europe. Choirs from all over Europe come to sing in different categories. There’s a contest for everyone and another for the best choirs.
Experts give out medals based on how well the choirs sing. To get a gold medal, choirs need to score over 80%. Officials mentioned that the event also has concerts, classes, and performances. It’s a way to celebrate music and bring people together.
