Director: Victoria Mikhailova International Competition and Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music "Pesaro - Bellaria Art Inspirations Festival" 25.07-30.07.2025 Festival-competition objectives: Promotion of culture worldwide. Preservation and development of national cultures and traditions, the best examples of world classics, and contemporary art. Support and promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Encouragement of creative activities among talented children, youth, and adults. Development of international relations, cooperation, and interaction among professionals in the field of artistic creativity for children, youth, and adults. To participate in the festival, an application must be submitted along with a high-quality backing track. If the performance exceeds the specified time in the application, the Organizer reserves the right to stop the performance. Participants may compete in multiple genre categories with a separate application and separate payment for each nomination. Competition program: (1-2 performances within the time limit) Soloists, duets, trios - 4 minutes Small formations (4-10 people) - 6 minutes Ensembles and groups (11 or more people) - 9 minutes Categories: Nomination "Folklore" Folklore groups may present a fragment of a traditional ritual, dance, song, performance on traditional folk instruments, or create a spectacle based on the folklore of the country they represent - performance duration up to 9 minutes. Nomination "Vocal" (soloists, duets, ensembles, choirs) Pop vocal, folk vocal, academic vocal, jazz vocal Original song Performances may be with musical accompaniment or a cappella. All pieces must be performed with a "minus" backing track or live accompaniment. The use of backing vocals in the track is allowed, but double vocals (instrumental or vocal duplication of the main part) are not permitted for soloists. Nomination "Vocal-Instrumental Genre" Nomination "Choreography" (soloists, duets, groups) Folk dance, stylized folk dance, classical dance, ballroom dance (European program, Latin American program, formation), pop dance, modern/contemporary, jazz, artistic, street dance, children's choreography, oriental dance, majorettes, cheerleading, flash mob, show program. Nomination "Instrumental" (soloists, duets, ensembles) String and plucked instruments, wind instruments, percussion instruments, folk instruments. The "Piano" nomination is not available in the competition. Nomination "Theatrical Arts" (soloists, duets, groups) Variety miniatures, artistic reading, drama theater. Nomination "Circus Arts" (soloists, duets, groups) Variety miniatures, circus arts, fashion theaters, and modeling agencies. Nomination "Defile" (soloists, duets, groups) Fashion theaters and modeling agencies. Age categories: Mini Kids: 4-6 years Kids: 7-9 years Children: 10-13 years Junior: 14-17 years Adults: 18 years and older Senior: 50 years and older Mixed Groups Festival fees: (per 1 application - 1-2 performances within the time limit) Groups (11 or more people) - 18 EUR per participant Groups (4-10 people) – 22 EUR per participant Duets and trios – 30 EUR per participant Soloists – 35 EUR per participant Additional categories: Groups (4 or more participants) - extra fee of 10 EUR per participant per additional application Soloists, duets, and trios - extra fee of 18 EUR per participant per additional application Participant awards: All competition participants will receive commemorative gifts: T-shirts/bags/backpacks, festival notebooks/badges/schedules. The festival's symbolic gift set may vary. Program: 25.07.2025 Arrival in Pesaro around noon, check-in at a 3-star seaside hotel. Accommodation in 3-4 person rooms. Beach leisure. Dinner. Optional excursions: Bus excursion to San Marino - the smallest country in the world, where the stunning blend of natural landscapes and medieval architecture captivates even the most experienced travelers (additional fee applies). 26.07.2025 - 30.07.2025 Beach relaxation. Free tasting of olive oil and wine at a private winery. Optional excursions: Bus excursion to San Marino (additional fee applies). 28.07.2025 - COMPETITION DAY Location: Teatro degli Amici, Bellaria Official opening of the Festival, competition performances, and gala awards ceremony. 30.07.2025 Breakfast. Check-out. For groups traveling by their own bus, there is an option to organize an additional excursion to Venice, including a boat trip and a guided tour of the city (upon request, additional fee applies). Departure home. *The sequence of events may be subject to change while maintaining the overall scope of activities announced by the Organizers. Participation fee: 275 Euro per person - 5 HB (breakfast and dinner) 20+1 FREE Participation fee includes: Accommodation in a hotel 5 nights / 6 days Meals HB - breakfast and dinner 20+1 free accommodation for one group leader Sightseeing tour of Pesaro Olive oil and wine tasting Tourist tax Participation fee does not include: Transportation Health insurance Beach sunbeds and umbrellas Excursion to San Marino (approx. 45-50 EUR per person, including transport) Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. Approved groups pay in advance 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.