International Festival-Competition "CHRISTMAS STARS"

Christmas Fairytale! New Year Moscow warmly welcomes artists from all over the world!
Five beautiful days in a hotel on HB basis, Christmas show in Kremlin, Big Moscow Circus, Skating Center. Every child gets a special diploma from Santa! Full guide assistance.

Aims of the festival:

• to give artists Christmas holiday-fairytale;
• to unite children from all over the world and exchange creative experience;
• to assist in developing mastery of the artists, promote of children creativity.

Participants:

• Children and youth ensembles from all over the world, soloists, schoolchildren.
• Sponsors, administrative and governmental bodies, mass media, relatives and friends of artists.
• Tourist children groups.

• Group 0 – 3-6 years old («little stars»);
• Group I – 7-10 years old;
• Group II – 11-14 years old;
• Group III – 15-20 years old;
• Group IV – professionals 21+ years old;
• Group V – mixed age.

Genres:

• Choreography (classic, folk, stage, people’s, children dance etc.);
• Choirs and vocal ensembles;
• Orchestras, instrumentalists;
• Circus;
• Original genre;
• Fashion theatre;
• Theatres;
• Painters;
• Young journalists;
• Sports (judo, kung-fu etc);
• Gymnastics.

Agenda:

• Participation in different holiday activities of the Government of Moscow.
• 1 competition performance less than 4 minutes, award ceremony with diplomas and prizes.
• Special competition - «THE BEST» - among Grand-Prix winners during last year!
• Christmas Ball for all children.
• There is a special restriction for soloists – please, refer to our office for details.
• Visit to Kremlin Christmas Tree Concert with special presents (only for children below 18 years old).
• Guide support during program activities.
• Visit to Moscow Circus (ticket included).
• Awarding with memory diplomas from Santa and festival photo ceremony.
• Visit to Moscow Zoo (tickets for children are included);
• Visit to skating “Rollerdrom”;
• There is a possibility to perform in charitable concerts;
• Visit to children and youth theatres (upon request);
• Transfers (upon request).

Conditions:

• Send Application to our office;
• To participate in «THE BEST» - send a scan of diploma Grand-Prix;
• Send short curriculum vitae of the ensemble;
• Send 1-2 photos of the ensemble;
• Send the Accommodation List for hotel;
• Send your performance music at least 3 weeks prior to arrival (mp3, wma);
• Performance time is limited to 4 minutes.

Technical requirements:

• You need to have your performance music with you.
• You have to submit all special requirements for your performance.
• If you have special requirements for light and music you have to be with DJ duringнthe performance
• Photo and video are allowed with no extra payment.

Awards:

• Participants are given diplomas.
• Every ensemble gets 1 prize.
• Every children is given personal diploma of participant.
• Special prizes and souvenirs: «Little Festival Star», «Best costume», «Mister and Miss Smile».
• Special prize for those who participated in our festivals 4 or more times.
• Heads of ensembles are given personal certificates.
• Sponsors are given gratifying letters.