Due to the difficulties for crossing the interstate borders caused by COVID 19, the organizing committee announces the holding of a parallel viral edition of the European Folklore Championship "Euro Folk 2022".

Organizers:

Euro Folk Academy

With the support of:

Basic Information:

The European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk 2022" is held within the scope of Musical Feasts "Euro Folk" - The World is television. Musical Feasts are held in different European cities and countries during the whole year.

Musical Feasts "Euro Folk" comprise forthy five (45) musical festivals, held under the aegis of the European Association of Folklore Festivals - ЕАFF. Main event of Musical Feasts "Euro Folk" is No 1 Festival in Europe for the traditional folklore arts – Stara Planina Fest "Balkan Folk" in Bulgaria. Every year from 9 000 to 15 000 musicians, singers and dancers take part in it.

Typical feature of Musical Feasts "Euro Folk" is that all of the performances are recorded with professional audio and television technics and the best of them are repeatedly broadcasted by more than 20 cable televisions in Bulgaria and 4 satellite televisions covering Europe, as well as by the Television "EuroFolkTV", specialized in the broadcasting of folklore content. All this activities realize the main purpose of the European Association of Folklore Festivals - ЕАFF - to popularize the traditional folk arts through the enormous possibilities of mass media.

The concerts of the European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk 2022" are broadcasted live on the Television "EuroFolkTV" at tv.eurofolk.com.

Preliminary program:

Regulations

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.

• Those wishing to participate should fill in the application form. Submission of an application means agreeing with the Regulation of the online edition.
• A separate application form shall be filled in for each individual performer or formation.
• Individual performers and formations from all countries can take part in the Championship.
• There are 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 25.06.2022 through a link to a video, published on YouTubeor or by e-mail: office@eaff.eu, by using the web platforms for data transfer: We Transfer, DOX or Google Drive.
• After sending the application form, you will receive a confirmation of participation.

Regulation of the contest:

*i  individual performers and duets by all categories exept E,F,H;
*1  by all categories there is also ranking of children and young people up to 18 years. /in children's and youth groups can participate up to 30% of participants from different age
*2  by all categories there is ranking adults people up 18 years.

• individual performers and duets.

• 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

Participation fee:

• Individual performers (soloists)                                                  - 25 Euro
• Chamber formations, ensembles (up to 12 participants)           - 35 Euro per group
• Choirs, orchestras and ensembles (13 participants or more)    - 75 Euro per group

The participation fee is paid after filling in an application form and approval of the video for participation in the competition. The organizing team sends a confirmation for participation with the necessary payment instructions to the approved groups.

• The evaluations from the participation in the online competition of the XIV European Championship of Folklore "Euro folk 2022" - ONLINE will be valid for ranking in the World ranking list of folklore / (https://waff.org/) without additional fee.
• Full payed collective and individual members of EAFF for 2022 will recieve 50% discount of participation fee.

Assessment and awards:

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 evaluation system is 60-point, taking the arithmetic mean of the sum of the criteria. 
• The jury has the right to reduce the overall score in case of non-compliance with the regulation.

1. Level of complexity and technique of performance
2. Vision /costumes, properties, staging, selection of repertoire/
3. Stage manners /behavior on stage, gestures, contact with the audience, spirit emanation, artistry/

Awards:

• Planned prize fund - 4000 Euro.
• All individual performers and groups will receive a Diploma for participation in the online edition of the XIV European Championship of Folklore "Euro folk 2022" - ONLINE.
• Recomendations for participation in World Championship of Folklore "World Folk", European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk".
• The jury awards Diplomas - LAUREATE I, II and III degree in the individual categories. By decision of the jury winners of the Laureate Title I degree will also receive a 10% discount on the fee for participation in the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk" 2022, European Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk" 2023, World Cup of Folklore™- Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria 2023.
• 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 Championship of Folklore in the coming years.
• In each category and age group, depending on the level of performance and on the total score of the jury, participants receive titles:
  • Laureate I degree (Gold diploma)       - from 150.01 to 180.00 points
  • Laureate II degree (Silver diploma)     - from 120.01 to 150.00 points
  • Laureate III degree (Bronze diploma) - from    90.01 to 120.00 points
  • Diploma (Copper Diploma)                                  - up to  90.00 points
  • The number of diplomas for laureates is not limited.
• THIRD PLACE - bronze medal, Diploma and a cash prize of 200 Euro in the form of a voucher for participation in the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk".
• SECOND PLACE - silver medal, Diploma and a cash prize of 300 Euro in the form of a voucher for participation in the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk".
• FIRST PLACE - gold medal, Diploma and a cash prize of 500 Euro in the form of a voucher for participation in the World Championship of Folklore "World folk".
• The vouchers are valid for 3 years.
• All diplomas and vouchers will be sent by e-mail in .jpg format.

XIV European Championship of Folklore "Euro folk 2022" - ONLINE categories are consistent with the categories of the World ranking list of folklore. Collected points standings with odds for a XIV European Championship of Folklore "Euro folk 2022".

Points valid for World ranking list of folklore:

General terms:

• Fees for participation shall be transferred by 27.06.2022 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.