2025 Encore Crescendo Photo Contest

Whether you sang in a centuries-old cathedral, performed under the lights of a world-class concert hall, or excited crowds at a bustling outdoor piazza, we know your Encore tour was packed with unforgettable moments. To celebrate those experiences, Encore Tours invites all travelers who journeyed with us between September 1, 2024 and August 30, 2025 to enter the 2025 Encore Crescendo Photo Contest. We’re looking for images that capture the excitement of performing abroad and the joy of discovering new places; photos that make us feel like we’re right there with you.

How to Enter

• Post photos or videos from your recent Encore tour to your public Instagram feed or to the Encore Tours Facebook wall. Please note that we cannot see entries from private accounts.
• Tag your entry with @EncoreTours and include the hashtag #EncoreCrescendo2025 in the caption.
• Alternatively, you can email your entry directly to contests@encoretours.com.

What to Capture

The best entries will combine people, music, and travel. Each photo should feature you or another traveler, along with an instrument or musical accessory (a violin, choir folder, sheet music, bow, etc.) and/or a recognizable landmark. These elements help tell the story of your tour and show how music connects you to the world.

Eligibility and Deadline

This contest is open exclusively to Encore participants who traveled during the 2024–2025 season (September 1, 2024 – August 30, 2025). Entries must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on September 30, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

Prizes

Encore is awarding prizes to both the winning photographers and their group leaders. The prize structure is as follows:

Place	Traveler Prize	Group Leader Scholarship
First	$300 Amazon Gift Card	$750 credit toward a 2026 or 2027 Encore Tour
Second	$200 Amazon Gift Card	$500 credit toward a 2026 or 2027 Encore Tour
Third	$100 Amazon Gift Card	$250 credit toward a 2026 or 2027 Encore Tour

All prizes are non-transferable. Group leader scholarships must be applied to an upcoming Encore performance tour within the specified years.

Winner Selection and Announcement

A panel of Encore judges will select the top three photos based on creativity, composition, and how well they convey the Encore experience. Winners will be announced on Encore’s Instagram and Facebook accounts in early January 2026. We will contact winners via the platform used to submit their entries and may request high-resolution versions for future Encore marketing materials.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the contest, please email contests@encoretours.com. We can’t wait to see your photos and celebrate the spirit of performance travel with our Encore community!