XII European Championship of Folklore "Euro folk 2020"

10 - 19 July 2020 Online
Nessebar Bulgaria

Adults Childrens's Competitive nature Dances Choirs / Songs Orchestras Habits Authentic Processed Styled Classical or Marching Band and Majorettes

Director: Kaloyan NIkolov

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XII EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP OF FOLKLORE “EURO FOLK” -

10 - 19.07.2020

ONLINE EDITION

The team of the European Association of Folklore Festivals- EAFF, (ICH) partner of UNESCO welcomes all the performers in the field of the European folklore arts!

In the recent months the pandemic situation caused changes in all the spheres of life. As an answer of the situation caused by the spread of COVID-19 and the necessity of social distancing, EAFF offers you new opportunity for creative contacts and participation. We invite you to participate in the Online edition of the XII European Championship of Folklore „Euro Folk“ 2020 and to take part in the virtual meeting! With this new form of communication, let us overcome isolation and stay together in this challenge, because folklore has always been, is and will be shared knowledge! Of course, online participation can not compensate for the wonderful experiences of meeting audiences and friends when holding festivals in a real environment, but it is an opportunity for performance, which will save on transportation and accommodation costs. Thank you to everyone who will get involved and despite the difficult times remain strong and motivated in the name of folklore!

Organizers:

Euro Folk Academy

European Association of Folklore Festivals - EAFF

In the frames of the Musical Feasts “Euro Folk”

Preliminary program:

10.06 – 09.07.2020 - submission of applications and videos
10.07.2020 - publishing the videos of all the participants and starting the online voting until 17.07.2020
18.07.2020 - meeting of the jury commission
19.07.2020 - publishing the results from the voting online and the assessments of the jury

Regulation:

Main purpose of the organizers is to provide opportunity for presentation of creative groups, involving them into a competition program, and defying the best of them.

Participants:

folklore ensembles;
folklore vocal and dance groups;
choirs;
clubs of folklore dances;
groups for old urban songs;
brass and folklore orchestras;
individual performers, duets, trios

Accreditation of the participants is required for participation in the competition, which is carried out under the following conditions:

Those wishing to participate should fill in the application form. Submission of an application means agreeing with the Regulation of the online edition of the XII European Championship of Folklore "Euro folk".
A separate application is filled in for each individual performer or formation.
Individual performers and formations from all countries in Europe can take part in the championship. Applications from participants from non-European countries will also be accepted. The condition is that their repertoire presents samples of European folklore or will be evaluated till Laureate in category.
No age restrictions for participants.
Each individual performer, vocal group, dance group, folk orchestra or ensemble participates with one performance.
Participants are responsible for compliance with copyright and related rights.
The videos of the performances are sent together with the application for participation until 09.07.2020 by e-mail: office@eaff.eu using the web platforms for data transfer: We Transfer, DOX or through a link to a video published on YouTube or Google Drive.
After sending the application you will receive a confirmation of participation.

Regulation of the contest:

The evaluation system includes the following categories:

A) Groups for folklore songs, authentic folklore (choirs and choirs with accompaniment)

B) Groups for folklore songs, modern arrangement of folklore music (choirs and choirs with accompaniment)

C) Folklore dance groups, authentic folklore; (folklore dance groups, ensembles)

D) Folklore dance groups, modern choreography; (folklore dance groups, ensembles)

E) Folklore ensembles (mixed), authentic folklore; (live vocals, instrumentals and dances)

F) Folklore ensembles (mixed), processed performances; (live vocal, instrumental and dance)

G) Folklore instrumental ensembles - folklore music; (orchestras)

H) Folklore groups for recreating customs - replicas; (folklore groups, ensembles)

I) Groups for old urban songs; (folklore groups, ensembles)

- * 1 for all categories there is a ranking of children and young people up to 18 years. Up to 30% of participants of different ages can participate in children's and youth groups.

* 2 for all categories there is a ranking for adults above 18 years.

- * i individual performers and duets of all categories except E, F, H.

Duration of performances:

Songs and instrumental performances – from 2 to 5 minutes
Round dances and choreographies – from 3 to 10 minutes
Customs and ensemble plays – from 5 to 15 minutes

Requirements for video files:

- Non-professional and professional videos made up to 2 years ago are accepted.

- For non-professional recordings, use the highest resolution of your camera and shoot from a tripod, horizontally. Group performances to be shot from appropriate distance to catch the group. Before sending the file, check for audio and video defects. Recommended video format .mp4 - 8 MB, HD.

- The use of video taken during other competitions and concerts is allowed.

- It is recommended that participants be dressed in national costumes.

- Title the video files with the names of the performance and the group; for individual performers - the name of the performance and the surname of participant.

Participation fee:

Participants pay fee for participation in the Online edition oft he European Championship of Folklore „Euro Folk“ 2020.

Individual performes, duets, trios (up to 3 participants) - 30 Euro
Groups (more than 4 people) - 10 Euro per person (but not more than 200 Euro per group)

Bonuses:

The evaluations from the participation in the online competition of the European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk" 2020 will be valid for ranking in the World ranking list of folklore / (https://waff.org/) without additional fee.
By participating in the Online Championship, the group acquires the status of a member of EAFF without paying the entrance fee for 2020 in the amount of 150 Euro.

Assessment and awards:

The videos of all participants will be published in a specially created platform on the EAFF website on July 10th, 2020, which will start the online voting of the viewers. The voting period will last until 23:59:59 CET hours on 17.07.2020. After this period, likes will not be considered for the ranking. The winner will be determined by the number of likes of the audience. The participants with the highest score in the individual categories will receive a Certificate “Award of the spectators”.

Members of the jury commission, authorized by EAFF:

Participants will be judged by a highly qualified jury consisting of recognized cultural figures invited by the organizers.

The jury evaluates according to the following 3 criteria:

1. Level of complexity and technique of implementation

2. Presentation (costumes, props, staging, choice of repertoire)

3. Stage behavior (behavior, stage presence, artistry)

Awards of the jury:

Planned prize fund - 5000 Euro.
All individual performers and groups will receive a Diploma for participation in the online edition of the XII European Championship of Folklore"Euro Folk" 2020.
The jury awards Diplomas - LAUREATE I, II and III degree in the individual categories. Winners of the Laureate Title I degree will also receive a voucher for a 10% discount on the fee for participation in the XIII European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk" 2021.
At the jury’s discretion, some of the participants will receive a recommendation to participate in the World Championship of Folklore "World folk".
Special jury awards for Authentic Costume, Stage Costume, Modern Arrangement, Musical Accompaniment, Artistry, Soloist and others.
Special prize of EurofolkTV tv.eurofolk.com - one of the participants (group or individual performer) will be rewarded with free video recording. The organization and shooting of the video will take place with the participation of the winner of the award in the European Championship or World Folklore Championship in the coming years.
THIRD PLACE - bronze medal, Prize - Bronze "Orpheus" and a cash prize of 300 Euro in the form of a voucher for participation in the European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk".
SECOND PLACE - silver medal, Prize - Silver "Orpheus", Diploma for Vice European Champion in Folklore for 2020 and a cash prize of 500 Euro in the form of a voucher for participation in the European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk".
FIRST PLACE - gold medal, Diploma for Absolute European Champion of Folklore for 2020, Prize - Grand Prix "Euro Folk 2020" - Grand Prix Golden "Orpheus" and a cash prize of 1000 Euro in the form of a voucher for participation in the European Championship of Folklore "Euro folk".

The vouchers are valid for 3 years.

Letters of thanks for teachers and art directors.
All diplomas and vouchers will be sent by e-mail in pdf format and by post or at the request of the awarded participants granted live during their participation in the festivals and in the championships of EAFF in Bulgaria in 2020 and 2021.

ONLINE MEETING OF ART DIRECTORS. The team of the European Association of Folklore Festivals - EAFF understands the need for a live connection between like-minded people and colleagues in the field of folklore arts. Given the circumstances caused by the global pandemic, EAFF will provide an opportunity to exchange impressions and ideas through an online meeting. Each of the managers, if they want, will be included in the online meeting and will receive an email invitation.

General terms:

Fees for participation are transferred by 09.07.2020 via Bank or card.

The fees for the money transfers are at the expense of the sending party.

Participants do not receive salaries / chonorarium.

Completed applications for participation shall mean acceptance of the conditions laid down in this Regulation.

Explicit text: Upon approval for participation in the Championship, the teams or organizations representing them, release the rights to the organizer for the performances to be used in a program (movie) presenting the festival and broadcast on television or otherwise.

Champions

Folk choir at Children's- youth folklore ensemble "Graovche", Pernik (Bulgaria)

Diploma for participation in the online edition of the XII European Championship of Folklore"Euro Folk" 2020, LAUREATE I degree, FIRST PLACE - gold medal, Diploma for Absolute European Champion of Folklore for 2020, Prize - Grand Prix "Euro Folk 2020" - Grand Prix Golden "Orpheus" and a cash prize of 1000 Euro in the form of a voucher for participation in the European Championship of Folklore "Euro folk", Recommendation to participate in the World Championship of Folklore "World folk" - Bulgaria, The artistic director of the group - Mariana Yankulova - was awarded the title of "Maestro academician"

Tamburaški orkestar Glazbene škole Dugo Selo, Dugo Selo (Croatia)

Diploma for participation in the online edition of the XII European Championship of Folklore"Euro Folk" 2020, LAUREATE I degree, SECOND PLACE - silver medal, Prize - Silver "Orpheus", Diploma for Vice European Champion in Folklore for 2020 and a cash prize of 500 Euro in the form of a voucher for participation in the European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk", Recommendation to participate in the World Championship of Folklore "World folk" - Bulgaria, The artistic director of the group - Dario Cebic - was awarded the title of "Maestro academician"

Mixed choir "Latgale", Daugavpils (Latvia)

Diploma for participation in the online edition of the XII European Championship of Folklore"Euro Folk" 2020, LAUREATE I degree, THIRD PLACE - bronze medal, Prize - Bronze "Orpheus" and a cash prize of 300 Euro in the form of a voucher for participation in the European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk" Recommendation to participate in the World Championship of Folklore "World folk" - Bulgaria, The artistic director of the group - Anita Zarane - was awarded the title of "Maestro", Special award - "Award of the spectators" in the category of B) Groups for folklore songs, modern arrangement of folklore music (choirs and choirs with accompaniment)

Folk choir "Graovki", Pernik (Bulgaria)

Children's - youth dance ensemble "Kyustendilche", Kyustendil (Bulgaria)

Diploma for participation in the online edition of the XII European Championship of Folklore"Euro Folk" 2020, LAUREATE I degree, voucher for a 10% discount on the fee for participation in the XIII European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk" 2021 and recommendation to participate in the World Championship of Folklore "World folk" - Bulgaria, Special prize of EurofolkTV tv.eurofolk.com - free video recording. The organization and shooting of the video will take place with the participation of the winner of the award in the European Championship or World Folklore Championship in the coming years, Special award - "Award of the spectators" in the category of D) Folklore dance groups, modern choreography; (folklore dance groups, ensembles)

Valentin Emilov Todorov, Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria)

Duet: Nataliya Chokova, Darina Leleka, Mykolaiv (Ukraine)

Madlen Chobanova, Sofia (Bulgaria)

"Arqavaneh" Ensemble, Isfahan (Islamic Republic of Iran)

Folk ensemble "Acidava", Piatra-Olt (Romania)

Reiga - Seni Religi Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta (Indonesia)

Vocal formation "Orpheus" at Society for Friendship with the Peoples of Russia and the CIS, Plovdiv (Bulgaria)

"Avat" Ensemble, Kerman (Islamic Republic of Iran)

Vocal group for cover songs "Iris", Novyi Gorodok (Russia)

Yanitsa Emilova Ivanova, Radomir (Bulgaria)

Folklore group "Krakovienka", Trebatice (Slovakia)

DFG "Balkan Bouquet" and DFG "April Bells", Apriltsi (Bulgaria)

Diploma for participation in the online edition of the XII European Championship of Folklore"Euro Folk" 2020, LAUREATE I degree, voucher for a 10% discount on the fee for participation in the XIII European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk" 2021 and recommendation to participate in the World Championship of Folklore "World folk" - Bulgaria, Special award - "Authentic costume", Special award - "Award of the spectators" in the category of H) Folklore groups for recreating customs - replicas; (folklore groups, ensembles)

Valeriya Borislavova Delcheva, Madan (Bulgaria)

Dolly, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Diploma for participation in the online edition of the XII European Championship of Folklore"Euro Folk" 2020, LAUREATE I degree, voucher for a 10% discount on the fee for participation in the XIII European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk" 2021 and recommendation to participate in the World Championship of Folklore "World folk" - Bulgaria, Special award - Stage behavior / behavior, stage manner, artistry/, Special award - "Award of the spectators" in the category of C) Folklore dance groups, authentic folklore; (folklore dance groups, ensembles)