BBC Cardiff Singer of the World

The competition takes place in St David's Hall, with 25 competitors selected from worldwide auditions performing their own choice of opera and concert works with symphony orchestra.

Five finalists are selected by an international jury to take part in the final.

The winner receives £15,000 and a trophy. He or she also may be offered high-profile engagements with the BBC and Welsh National Opera.

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Song Prize

Singers selected for BBC Cardiff Singer of the World are also eligible to take part in the Song Prize. It is not compulsory to enter the Song Prize, and it is not possible to enter the Song Prize only.

Repertoire consists of the singer's choice of Lieder, art song and folk song, and is performed with piano accompaniment.

Recitals take place at the New Theatre, Cardiff, with five finalists being selected by the international jury to take part in the final at St David's Hall.

The winner receives £5,000 and has the chance to be selected for Radio 3's BBC New Generation Artists Scheme.

Audience Prize

Members of the audience, in the hall and at home, can take part in a telephone vote to select the winner of the Audience Prize.

The prize of £2,000 can be awarded to any of the 25 competitors, whether or not they are selected for the final of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World.

Voting opens after all the singers have performed, and closes a few hours before the start of the final.

Telephone numbers and terms and conditions will be available on the website as the voting opens.