Director: Tsvetomira Krumova Marmaris is a Mediterranean resort town along the Turkish Riviera (also known as the Turquoise Coast) with a busy, pebbly beach and long seafront promenade. It’s known for its lively nightlife on Bar Street, which is home to open-air clubs and music venues. Marmaris sits in a valley between pine-forested mountains and clear waters, which are popular sailing and diving destinations. Terms and conditions: Location, dates and time Dates: 15.10.2025 - 19.10.2025 /5 days, 4 nights on AI base – all included/ Possibility of additional nights! Location: Marmaris - Turkiye DEADLINE for submitting application forms: 28.02.2025 DEADLINE for full payment: 02.09.2025 Goal of the festival: The goal of the festival is to provide kids, teenagers and adults with the opportunity to show their talents in front of a big audience; to develop and promote music and dance art, as well as to strengthen the relationships between group leaders. Further goal of the festival is to promote joint activities among the performers and create friendships. Form of the festival: "Aegean Sun" festival is not a competition and participants would not compete against each other. Participants in the festival: The festival is open to all - individual participants, community centers, youth centers, academies, public schools, private schools, dance studios/clubs, etc. There are no age limitations. Age categories: 1st age category - kids under 12 yеаrs 2nd age category - teenagers 13 to 19 yеаrs 3rd age category - adults over 19 yеаrs Participation terms: Maximum duration of musical and dance performances: FESTIVAL DAYS (16.10.2025, Thursday and 17.10.2025, Friday) Solo, duet and trio - up to 4 min for performance per age group Group - up to 15 min for an ensemble per age group GALA CONCERT (18.10.2025, Saturday) Group - up to 5 minutes for an ensemble per age group DANCE CATEGORY Dance category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical dance, folk dance, modern dance, jazz ballet, etc.) or number of participants. MUSIC CATEGORY Music category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers (singers, musicians, choirs, etc.) without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical music, folk music, pop and rock music, jazz, etc.) or number of participants. Note: Participants should provide their own musical instruments and/or music for their routines. Program: 15.10.2025, Wednesday /organization day/ 14.00 - 20.00 - Check-in and accommodation. Food and drinks until the end of the day 16.10.2025, Thursday /festival day/ 7.00 - 10:00 - Breakfast. Food and drinks throughout the day Free time - Opportunity for walks and exploration of the city of Marmaris 20.00 - Concert of individual performers and groups (opening night of the festival) 17.10.2025, Friday /festival day/ 7.00 - 10:00 - Breakfast. Food and drinks throughout the day Free time. Opportunity for a tour to Dalan Island. 20.00 - Concert of individual performers and groups 18.10.2025, Saturday /Gala Concert/ 7.00 - 10:00 - Breakfast. Food and drinks throughout the day. Free time. 20.00 - Gala concert, prize ceremony and presentation of all individual performers and groups. 19.10.2025, Sunday 7.00 - 09:00 Breakfast 10.00 - Check-out time Participation fee: 235 Euro per person - Kaya Maris Hotel 4* AI - all included (beach hotel, private beach, sun beds are included) additional nights in the hotel - 60 Euro per person per night single room - 305 Euro 265 Euro per person - Hotel Lalila 5* AI - all included (beach hotel, privаtе beach, sun beds are included) additional nights in the hotel - 70 Euro per person per night single room - 400 Euro 265 Euro per person - Blue Bay Platinum 5* AI - all included (beach hotel, sea view rooms, private beach, sun beds are included) additional nights in the hotel - 70 Euro per person per night single room - 400 Euro Every 25 participants one is free of charge (24 pay + 1 free) Participation fee includes: 4 nights on AI basis (Food and drinks throughout the day) Certificate of attendance and prize for every ensemble T-shirt with the festival’s logo for every participant Participation fee OPTIONAL: Additional excursions are requested in advance Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment. Second step: deposit of the amount of 26 Euro per person to the organizers until 10.05.2025. All bank transfer expenses are to be paid by the participants in the festival. The payment of deposit it is non-refundable!