Director: Victoria Mikhailova The goal of the festival-contest is to popularize culture worldwide, preserve and develop national cultures and traditions, showcase the best examples of world classics and contemporary art. It aims to promote and advocate for a healthy lifestyle, activate the creative activities of talented children, adolescents, and youth, and foster the development of relationships between countries. The festival encourages collaboration and interaction among professionals in the field of artistic creativity for children, youth, and adults. Participants: Soloists, small groups, ensembles/ chamber formations and ensembles are invited. Genres: Choreography: folk dance or folk-stylized dance, classical, contemporary/ modern, jazz, artistic, street dance, ballroom dance, show dance, children's dance, show-bellydance Folk ensembles, ritual theaters, folk art ensembles Theatrical arts, acting skills Fashion theaters/ fashion shows Vocal ensembles, сhoral groups and soloists / small forms in this genre Instrumental groups (brass, chamber, string, folk instruments, etc.) Vocal-instrumental ensembles Other genres, according to accepted applications * The festival is of a competitive nature. Technical requirements: Competitive program within the time limit (1-2 performances): Soloists, duets, trios - 4 minutes Small groups (4-10 individuals) - 6 minutes Ensembles and groups (11 or more individuals) - 9 minutes * Participants have the right to participate in multiple genre categories with separate applications and separate fees for each application. Age groups: Mini kids: 4-6 years old Kids: 7-9 years old Children: 10-13 years old Juniors: 14-17 years old Adults: 18 years old and above Seniors: 50 years old and above MIXED GROUPS * To participate in the festival, it is necessary to submit an application along with a QUALITY backing track to the Organizer's email. In case the performance exceeds the allotted time in the application, the Organizer reserves the right to stop the performance. Awards: The Grand Prix winner will receive the Grand Prix Trophy, festival medals and a Grand Prix Diploma. The Small Grand Prix winner will receive a trophy, festival medals and a diploma. Laureates of the I, II, III, and IV prizes will receive individual diplomas, festival medals and a trophy for the group. A "Participant" diploma will be awarded to groups/soloists who receive a score below the 4th place. A "Debut" diploma will be given to participants in the MINI KIDS category, aged 4-6. Thank-you letters will be given to teachers and leaders for their preparation and participation. Based on the Jury's recommendation, certificates for FREE participation will be awarded. All participants will receive from the organizers commemorative festival symbols (participant badges, magnets, notebooks), individual diplomas, and festival medals. The set of symbols may vary. Participation fee: Groups (11 or more participants) - 15 Euro per participant Groups (4-10 participants) - 20 Euro per participant Duets and trios - 25 Euro per participant Soloists - 30 Euro per participant For participation in additional categories: Groups (11 or more participants): additional fee of 5 Euro per participant for each additional application Groups (4-10 participants): additional fee of 10 Euro per participant for each additional application Soloists, duets, and trios: additional fee of 15 Euro per participant for each additional application Jury: The jury panel is formed by the Organizers and consists of representatives from the fields of culture, arts, public organizations, media, and other prominent personalities from participating countries. The permanent jury panel consists of 5 members. Evaluation is conducted on a 10-point scale. The jury has the right to: Provide recommendations to the competition participants. Recognize individual performers and award them with special prizes. By agreement with the organizing committee, make decisions regarding changes to the festival regulations or not award participants with prizes in specific categories. The jury has the right to withhold the Grand Prix if there is an insufficient number of points. The jury's decision is final and not subject to review. Information: Groups interested in participating must submit an application along with a backing track. The organizing committee provides accommodation and a cultural program (excursions) in agreement with the participants. The group delegation can include artists and their accompanying group. There is no limit to the number of artists and accompanying members. During the festival, the participating groups may be invited by the organizers to take part in joint events such as the Opening Ceremony, Closing Ceremony, parade, accompanying concerts, cocktails, workshops and others. The presence of invited teams at various events is mandatory. The application for participation must be submitted no later than April 20, 2025. The payment should be made after the confirmation of participation but no later than April 30, 2025. All banking expenses are the responsibility of the sender. Bank details of the organizers for payment will be provided upon request from the team leader AFTER receiving the participation application. Program: May 20, 2025 - Arrival at hotels in Pesaro (according to the selected offer below). Dinner. Hotels are located on the seashore (200-300 m) May 21-22, 2025 - Breakfast. Seaside vacation. Тour of Pesaro, tour of the old city. Dinner. May 23-24, 2025 - Breakfast. Festival days - stage rehearsal, sound check, rehearsals. Opening Ceremony. Competition performances. In the evening, there will be a festive Closing Ceremony and awarding of participants. Dinner. May 25, 2025 - Breakfast. Check-out according to hotel/hostel rules. Free day in Pesaro. Departure. Accommodation: Hotel 3* HB - 6 days/ 5 nights - 195 Euro per person - аccommodation in TRPL/ QUAD Leaders will be accommodated in 2-3 bed rooms. 20 participants + 1 leader free of charge Included in the price: Accommodation in the chosen option for 6 days/ 5 nights Meals: breakfast and dinner, starting with dinner on the day of arrival and ending with breakfast on the day of departure Тour of Pesaro City tax Official letter of invitation and other documents Extra payments: Additional excursions: excursion to Venice excursion to San Marino Extra nights in hotel on НB - 38 Euro per person per day - accommodation in TRPL Extra payment for SNGL accommodation: +100 Euro per person to Festival price Lunches in Pesaro: 8-15 Euro per person / 1 lunch Transportation services in Pesaro: from hotel to Concert Hall and back from Airport to hotel and back Travel expenses (transportation of participants to/ from Pesaro, travel insurance, entrance Visa to Italy for participants from non-Schengen countries), bus parking, lunches, entrance tickets to sightseeing objects, tickets to public traffic, optional excursions The organizing Committee could help with making reservations of tickets for excursion to Venice, excursion to San Marino transportation services and other services on demand. 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.