About the Challenge
The Challenge - #StoryTimeOperaSinger is your exclusive stage on ToEon to captivate the world not only with your music but also with your story.
Who Can Participate?
All opera singers are eligible to participate, regardless of their current career or training status. This includes both vocal students as well as active or retired artists of the opera, operetta, or concert repertoire.
Your Story - Optional Topic Catalog
Take the time to share your genuinely personal story! We offer you a catalog of optional topics to help you structure and diversify your content.
Who You Are & Questions about Art, Role, and Stage
|
Topic |
|
|
Introduction |
Who are you? Introduce yourself to the world. |
|
Origin Story |
Tell the story of your beginnings: How did you get into opera? |
|
First Role |
Can you recall your first role? How do you describe the feeling of being on stage for the first time? What was the first role? Where was it? And who were your colleagues? |
|
Current Role |
What fascinates you the most about your current role, and what was the biggest challenge in its interpretation? |
|
The Music |
Which musical works (operas or Arias) are still at the top of your wishlist that you absolutely want to sing? |
|
Ensemble vs. Solo |
What is the difference in emotional preparation when singing an ensemble part compared to a major solo role? |
|
Partner |
Which colleague(s) on stage do you particularly admire for their stage presence and why? |
|
The Heartpiece |
Which opera house in the world is most deeply etched in your memory due to special experiences or musical moments? |
|
Preparation |
How long does it take, on average, to internalize a completely new and major role vocally and mentally? |
|
Languages |
In how many languages have you sung, and which language is the most demanding for your voice? |
|
Composers |
With which composer do you feel the strongest connection, and why him in particular? |
|
Interaction |
Describe yourself generally in one or two sentences. |
|
Behind the Scenes |
Share funny or memorable stories - whether from a performance, daily life, or interactions with fans. |
|
Daily Routine |
Give an insight into your typical day. |
Questions about Technique, Routine, and Career
|
Topic |
|
|
The Secret |
What is your most important tip for voice care and maintenance, especially during long tours? |
|
Routine |
What does your day look like when you have an evening performance? Do you have a fixed ritual before going on stage? |
|
Nervousness |
Do you still get stage fright? If so, how do you handle it? |
|
Studies |
Where did you study? Who was or were your teacher(s)? What was the most important lesson you learned during your vocal studies? |
|
Conductors |
How important is communication with the conductor for a successful performance? |
|
Travel |
How do you reconcile intensive international travel with your private life/family? |
|
Criticism |
How do you deal with negative reviews? Do they influence your future interpretation? |
Questions about Person, Future, and Opera
|
Topic |
|
|
Private |
When you're not listening to opera, what kind of music do you prefer to listen to privately? |
|
Idols |
Who is/was your greatest role model in the opera world (beyond the voice, also in career management)? |
|
Retreat |
Where do you find peace and relaxation to recover from the intensity of the stage? |
|
Balance |
Do you have a hobby unrelated to music that helps you clear your head? |
|
Coincidence |
Would you have become a singer without opera, perhaps in a different genre? |
|
Message |
Is there a role or an opera through which you want to convey a specific, personal message to the audience? |
|
Spontaneity |
What is the craziest or most original thing you have ever done in your life - artistically or privately? |
|
Live-Performance |
Sing a short excerpt from your favorite piece live in the video. (Recommended: At the end of the Video.) |
Challenges & Statements
|
Topic |
|
|
Digitalization |
How do you deal with the challenges of digitalization in the music industry? What changes do you think digitalization has brought to the music industry? |
|
Platforms |
What do you think about today's social media, audio, and video streaming platforms? What changes would you like to see? |
|
Society |
What is your stance on the climate crisis? What should be done or changed in this regard? |
|
Open Topics |
Address the topics that are important to you - as an Opera Singer, as an artist, or as a person. |
Your Message (Future Communication)
|
Topic |
|
|
Recommendations for Emerging Talent |
What is the most important advice you would give to young talents who are just starting their careers? And what would you strongly advise them against? |
|
Message in the Future |
Send a message to opera singers, musicians, artists, fans, or people in the future - to those who will watch the video in 50, 100 years, or later. |
What's In It For You?
Participation in the Challenge - #StoryTimeOperaSinger is an investment in your future.
Reach & Discovery
- • Fan Base Growth: Gain significant new fans on ToEon and strengthen your community
- • Career Launchpad: Get discovered by the key figures in the music theater world, such as Casting Directors, Artist Management agencies, Festival Directors, and relevant classical media.
Monetization (Additional Income)
- • Sell Your Story: Offer your video and image material for sale on ToEon and generate additional income through editorial use (Newspapers, Magazines, Documentaries).
- • Investment in the Future: Once created, this video story can generate durable and sustainable additional income for you. The more time passes, the more interesting it will be for the rest of the world.
- • Verification & Support: Verify your account on ToEon through the successful sale of your first image/video. This not only grants you a professional status on the platform but also unlocks additional features. This includes access to the "Donate" function, which gives your fans the opportunity to directly support you or your individual projects, as well as other Creator Features.
Recommendations for Maximum Success
To get the most out of the Challenge, please follow our tips:
|
Category |
Tip |
|
Video Length |
We recommend a maximum video length of 60 minutes. |
|
Quality |
Pay attention to the quality of video and images. |
|
Language |
Tell your story in your native language, but use English subtitles to win international fans. (Numerous apps can do this easily). Or, if you are proficient in English - you can simply tell your story in English. |
|
Cross-Promotion |
Post short teasers on social media and prompt your fans to watch the entire video exclusively on ToEon. |
|
Fan Conversion |
Actively invite your followers on social media to also follow you on ToEon and interact with your content. |
|
Sale Material |
Take photos during the video recording and offer them separately for sale for editorial use (Music and Art Magazines, Documentaries). |
|
Platform Rules |
Read the Guidelines for Creators and Artists thoroughly - they will help you navigate the platform optimally. |
|
Fair Conditions |
Structure the prices so that they are affordable and market-appropriate for relevant media partners (newspapers, magazines, journals) to ensure wide publication. |
Upload & Tags
Don't forget to use the following tags when uploading your video on ToEon:
- Must be included: StoryTimeOperaSinger and YourName (without the # for the algorithm). Other tags, such as profession, location, language, etc., can also be entered - Maximum of 10 tags.
The ToEon algorithm will favor content with these StoryTime tags and offer it to a wide range of our users for viewing.
Flexibility Note
The themes, the recommended time limit for the video, and the pricing of your content serve merely as inspiration and a flexible guide. You are entirely free to choose which of these recommendations to address, or whether to focus on your own unique, creative, and personal content instead. The core goal is to give the world a private look at you and the various facets of your band.
Please note: The audience places the highest value on authenticity and an unadulterated perspective. Viewers expect a personal story, created by yourself, which grants an intimate insight into your life as an artist. Avoid producing a video that has been staged or heavily influenced by professional camera crews, directors, or scriptwriters. At the core, this is about revealing who you truly are and building an honest connection with your community.
What's Next? Time to roll the cameras and rock your own story!
Upload