St. Petersburg Russia
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Director: Elena Bizina
We are waiting you on the International festival “INTERFOLK in Russia” which will take place in St. Petersburg (Russia) from November 12 to November 15, 2020 with the support of Committee for culture of St. Petersburg.
The Festival is aimed at promoting the interaction between cultures in the field of folk art. The main idea is to bring together the groups and ensembles from around the world in St. Petersburg in order to further the cross-enrichment of cultures and promote international cultural cooperation.
Partners:
Participants:
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Vocal groups: choirs and ensembles (no age and number limit);
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Dance groups (no age and number limit);
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Instrumental groups: orchestras and ensembles (no age and number limit)
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Groups enacting parts of folk ceremonies, rituals, popular games, etc. (no age and number limit);
Program:
November, 12 |
Arrival of participants in St Petersburg, check in hotel. Registration of participants Rehearsals on the concert stage
19.00 – Festival’s Opening Ceremony, gala concert of the participants
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November, 13 |
Sightseeing tours of St Petersburg Rehearsals on the contest stage for participants in the competition
Festival Concerts (concert halls of St. Petersburg and abroad)
First round of International competition «Grand-Prix INTERFOLK» (performances of competitors)
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November, 14 |
Festival Concerts (concert halls of St. Petersburg and abroad) First round of International competition «Grand-Prix INTERFOLK» (performances of competitors) For other participants: excursions to St. Petersburg museums and famous places.
20.00 – Friendship party (“Festival school”, declaration of the groups to the second round)
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November, 15 |
17.00 - Second round of competition «Grand-Prix INTERFOLK», bestowal of awards and diplomas to Winners and Diploma holders. Festival Closing Ceremony Departure of participants |
November, 16 |
Departure of participants |
Conditions:
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All participants pay their travel expenses. The Organising Committee provides hotel accommodation, transfers and cultural program (excursions) by festival packages (see below);
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Participant groups are to submit materials to be used in posters, booklets and catalogues of the Festival for information purposes; each team will receive free catalogues;
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Participants can take part in Opening gala with one piece up to 3 minutes and in concerts of the Festival, overall time of performance about 15 minutes (one concert minimum);
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All participants of the Festival are to submit their audio or video records to organizers (CDs may be mailed by post, and certain tracks may be sent by e-email);
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Each participant group will receive a diploma and a souvenir of the Festival;
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All the Festival events will be covered by press, radio and TV programs; participants’ information submitted to the Organising Committee will be used in Festival advertising materials;
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A delegation may include not only artists, but also accompanying persons. No limitations on number of artists and accompanying persons;
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The participants can arrive some days before the festival and depart some days after event;
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Each participant group is welcome to choose: participation in the Festival only, participation both in the Festival and in the Competition, participation in the Competition only. The group’s choice and decision must be stated in the application form.
Participants of competition:
- Vocal groups performing national and folklore music: choirs and ensembles
- Dance groups performing traditional and stylization national dances
- Instrumental groups: orchestras and ensembles, performing national music
- Groups enacting parts of folk ceremonies, rituals, popular games, etc.
Categories for competition:
A-4 – folklore groups, authentic folklore, the age after 45
B-4 – modern arrangement of national and traditional music, the age after 45
С-4 – mixed ensembles, the age after 45
D-4 – choreographic ensembles and pairs, the age after 45
E-4 – instrumental ensembles and orchestras, the age after 45
Contest procedure:
Laureate (Gold, Silver and Bronze) in every category and in every age group
From the laureates the jury chooses nominees for the Grand Prix of the competition |
A group receives a cup and diploma by categories and place
nominees for the Grand Prix participate in second round
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Diploma of participant
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A group that scored below 110 (see the table of points) a group receives a diploma and a memorable souvenir
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Special prizes of jury:
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A group receives a diploma and a memorable souvenir
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Evaluation criteria:
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Performing skills. Technique/perfection (maximum 60 points);
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Artistic merit (imagery and image creation, emotionality, artistry) (maximum 60 points);
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Presentation of program (costumes, traditional music instruments, originality of direction) (maximum 60 points);
Age |
1 place (Gold) |
2 place (Silver) |
3 place (Bronze) |
Diploma |
For Grand-Prix contest |
7-12 |
161—180 |
141—160 |
110—140 |
0—109 |
the highest score, not less than 145 |
13-17 |
161—180 |
141—160 |
110—140 |
0—109 |
the highest score, not less than 145 |
18-45 |
161—180 |
141—160 |
110—140 |
0—109 |
the highest score, not less than 145 |
45 + |
161—180 |
141—160 |
110—140 |
0—109 |
the highest score, not less than 145 |
Contest is open for general public.
Only Winners with Gold diplomas will pass in the second round (the winners with Silver diplomas can participate by jury decision). The group will perform one piece not more that 4 minutes.
By results of the second round the best group will be awarded:
Three Grand-Prix CATEGORY A and B CATEGORY C CATEGORY D CATEGORY E
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Money prize (in EUR by course), diploma and cup Money prize (in EUR by course), diploma and cup Money prize (in EUR by course), diploma and cup Money prize (in EUR by course), diploma and cup |
Prix of audience |
Gold cup
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Technical conditions:
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Piano (other musical instruments to be provided by the participants themselves)
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Vocal and instrumental microphones;
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CD player;
Participation fee:
(for participants and accompanying persons)
- 140 Euro per person in standard rooms per person (4* hotel, BB in the city)
- 155 Euro per person in standard rooms per person (4* hotel, BB on competition place)
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3 nights in standard twin/double rooms, bathrooms available
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3 (three) breakfasts on buffet
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transfer “airport-hostel-airport” with guide
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sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (St. Petersburg)
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public concerts with other groups, transfers to the concert venues
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Participation in one category of competition
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complete set of festival information materials
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one free leader for group of 25 persons (25+1)
- 170 Euro per person in standard rooms per person (4* hotel in the city, with dinners)
- 185 Euro per person in standard rooms per person (4* hotel on competition place, with dinners)
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3 nights in standard twin/double rooms, bathrooms available
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3 (three) breakfasts on buffet
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transfer “airport-hostel-airport” with guide
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3 (three) dinners on buffet
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sightseeing city tour by bus with guide (St. Petersburg)
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public concerts with other groups, transfers to the concert venues
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Participation in one category of competition
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complete set of festival information materials
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one free leader for group of 25 persons (25+1)
Group from 13 members and more – 110 euro (per group)
In case of refusal to participate in the competition after October 15, the fee is not refund.