After submitting audition videos, 29 cochlear implant/bone conduction implant recipients from around the world were chosen to showcase and celebrate their musical talents at the festival. Thirteen of the participants were Cochlear recipients, with Cochlear paying for their flights and accommodation as part of our commitment to bringing music to life.

After a further round of auditions in Warsaw, five Cochlear recipients were selected to perform at the Festival Gala concert on 16 July. The Gala was streamed live on YouTube and also covered by Polish radio and television channels.

It was an unforgettable experience for all participants and plans are already underway to create a bigger and better event for next year.

The 13 Cochlear participants were:

  • Arnau Pozas Saiz, Spain
  • Javier Costas García, Spain
  • Milan Szente, Hungary
  • Csenge Balogh, Hungary
  • Fanni Balogh, Hungary
  • Gyula Benko, Hungary
  • Felicity Bleckly, Australia
  • Ceyda Selvi, Turkey
  • Liel Sabag, Israel
  • Lalena Damisch, Germany
  • Lena Wagner, Austria
  • Gabriel Wagner, Austria
  • Antoni Drozd, Poland
About Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH)

Cochlear is the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. The company has a global workforce of 2,700 people and invests more than AUS$100 million a year in research and development. Products include hearing systems for cochlear, bone conduction and acoustic implants.

Over 400,000 people of all ages, across more than 100 countries, now hear because of Cochlear.

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