EUROPEAN MULTI-GENRE FESTIVAL – CONTEST
V VIVA ADRIATICA
16.06.2024 – 22.06.2024
Italy
Contest organizer: Patria Voyage s.r.o., Czech Republic
Location: Italy, Pesaro
Timing: 16.06 – 22.06.2024
Patronage: City Hall of Pesaro – Italian Capital of Culture 2024; World Union of Culture.
Partner: LA VIE EN ROSE
GUIDELINES
CONTEST – FESTIVAL OBJECTIVES:
FORMS OF PARTICIPATION:
CATEGORIES OF PARTICIPANTS:
The professional category — professional performers, students of the specialized educational institutions (children’s music schools, art schools, colleges, specialized schools, institutes, conservatories, academies).
The amateur category — amateur performers (children’s cultural centers, schools, art-clubs, etc.).
THE NOMINATIONS:
1.Vocal:
1.1 Pop vocal (solo, duets, groups);
1.2 Folk songs (solo, duets, groups);
1.3 Academic vocals (solo, duets, groups);
1.4 Folklore groups;
1.5 Choirs;
1.6 Nomination “Debut” (performance which is being presented on a stage for the first time);
1.7 Music video;
1.8 Rock;
1.9 Jazz.
2.Choreography:
2.1. Folk dance (folk stage, dances of the nations of the world, folk-stylized dance);
2.2. Classical dance (academic classical dance);
2.3. Ballroom dance (Latin and standard dances);
2.4. Modern choreography (jazz, modern, contemporary)
2.5. Sport dance (r&b, street jazz, hip-hop, soul…);
2.6. Pop dance (including rock ‘n’ roll, cabaret, variety show, Charleston, retro, folk stylization);
2.7. Nomination “Debut” (performance which is being presented on a stage for the first time) in any choreographic style;
2.8. Show based on a ballet program;
2.9. Latin show (solo, duets, groups);
2.10. Children’s dance.
3.Instrumental music:
3.1. Pianos (for groups from 10 people);
3.2. String and plucked instruments (solo, minor forms);
3.3. Wind instruments (solo, minor forms);
3.4. Percussion instruments (solo, minor forms);
3.5. Folk instruments (solo, minor forms);
3.6. Orchestras and ensembles;
3.7. Nomination “Debut” (performance which is being presented on a stage for the first time).
4.1. The composer – for children;
4.2 Pop and jazz music (instrumental, vocal-instrumental, ensemble music, orchestral music);
4.3. Chamber (instrumental, vocal-instrumental);
4.4. Choir music (instrumental accompaniment, or аcapella);
4.5. Symphonic music (instrumental, vocal-instrumental);
4.6. Nomination “Debut” (performance which is being presented on a stage for the first time).
5.Folk art.
8.Theatre:
8.1 Dramatic performance;
8.2 Musical performance;
8.3 A puppet show (gloves, puppet, in a shadow, etc.);
8.4 Musical;
8.5 Mimic and gesture theater.
9.1. Painting;
9.2. Graphics.
14.1. Full / short fiction film;
14.2. Musical film (clip, musical, musical fiction);
14.3. Animated film (full-length, short-length, fairy tale);
14.4. Documentary;
14.5. TV series;
14.6. Experimental film;
14.7. Popular science film;
14.8. Student film;
14.9. A movie shot on a smartphone; advertising / social video;
14.10. TV program for children;
14.11. TV magazine;
14.12. TV broadcast;
14.13. News story;
14.14. Documentaries.
REQUIREMENTS:
Age categories in the Vocal nomination:
I Younger group:
1) subgroup under 7 y.o.;
2) subgroup 8-10 y.o.;
II Middle – group – ages 11-14;
1) subgroup 11 – 12 y.o.
2) subgroup 13 – 14 y.o.
III Elder group – 15-25 y.o.;
1) subgroup 15 – 17 y.o.;
2) subgroup 18 – 25 y.o.
IV – Adult group – 26 +;
V Adult group – profi 21 +;
Mixed group (more than 30% of the members are from different age categories).
Age categories for all the others nominations:
I Younger group:
1) subgroup under 6 y.o.;
2) subgroup 7-10 y.o.;
II Middle – group – ages 11-15;
III Elder group – 16-20 y.o.;
IV – Adult group – 21 +;
V Adult group – profi 21 +;
Mixed group.
Vocal
Soloists, duets, trios present a composition with a duration lasts up to 4 minutes; Minor forms, groups (ensembles), choirs present a composition (1 -2) with a duration lasts up to 7 minutes.
Grading criteria:
Choreography
Soloists, duets, trios present a composition with a duration lasts up to 4 minutes; Minor forms (5-9 participants), groups (ensembles) present 2 compositions with a duration lasts up to 7 minutes.
Grading criteria:
Instrumental music
Soloists, duets, trios present a composition with a duration lasts up to 4 minutes; Minor forms, groups (ensembles), orchestras present a composition (1-2) with a duration lasts up to 7 minutes.
Grading criteria:
Composer’s work
A composer presents a composition with a duration lasts up to 7 minutes, which could be presented by a composer on his/her own or by a performer provided by a composer.
Grading criteria:
Folklore artistry
Folklore – ethnographic groups and soloists should perform two performances of a different character or one ritual (or a scene), based on folk customs and rituals, with a total duration of up to 10 minutes.
Grading criteria:
Original genre: circus and sports programs
Acrobatic etude, air-sports balance, gymnastics, cheerleading, majorettes and drummers, circus composition. Soloists perform their show with a total duration of up to 5 minutes, groups of the original genre perform their show with a total duration of up to 7 minutes.
Grading criteria:
Fashion theater
Participants present 2 collections with a total duration of up to 7 minutes; For each collection should be presented photos; brief annotation revealing the intent.
Grading criteria:
Theatre
Participants demonstrate the play (or a piece) with a duration up to 10 minutes.
Grading criteria:
Author’s reading, recitation
Author’s reading (own composition) or literary reading (prose, poetry, tale, literary and musical composition). Participants represent one work with a total duration up to 4 minutes (literary and musical composition up to 5 minutes).
Grading criteria:
Presenter, TV presenter, speaker
The participants provide a promo-video, video presentation of themselves, or the interview up to 5 minutes long.
Grading criteria
Art video
Grading criteria:
Fashion designer
The participant, the team of participants submits to the competition: video recording showing one thematic collection with a total duration of up to 7 minutes (the designer chooses the models to demonstrate the collection on his own); collection sketches; brief annotation revealing the intent.
Grading criteria :
Model/Photomodel/Fashion show
Fashion show. Three outputs:
Grading criteria:
Photomodel: a participant presents 5 high-quality pictures.
Grading criteria:
Model: a participant presents 5 high-quality pictures + video of any fashion show/ catwalk.
Grading criteria:
Art*
Two works performed in any technique in the A1, A2, A3 format are accepted from each participant.
Grading criteria
Arts and crafts
Up to 5 works are expected from the participant.
Grading criteria
Art photography*
Every participant provides up to 4 pieces of work (landscape, portrait, abstraction, photo essay, photo collage, etc.). A minimal size is A4. Photomontage is allowed.
Grading criteria:
* Works in the categories of painting and graphics, artistic photography must comply with the required formats, be presented in a passe-partout with fasteners for hanging, and must be signed on the reverse side.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Phonograms (minus) must be sent by e-mail no later than 20 days before the start of the competition starsway.festivals@gmail.com in a lossless compression format, such as FLAC, WAV, or MP3.
The name of each file must contain only Latin letters. Information to be specified: the name of the team or the name and surname of the performer, as well as the name of the performance.
Attention! You must have a backup copy of the phonogram on a flash drive.
It is not allowed to perform under the phonogram + and duplicate the melody in the accompaniment (double-track).
It is allowed to use phonograms with recorded BACKING vocals (except for backing vocals that duplicate the main melody!).
The organizers provide an electronic piano with the functions of a full-fledged piano.
All works of art and photos (on the reverse side) must have the information printed in the following order:
GENERAL REGULATION
CONTEST PARTICIPANTS
creative groups and soloists (duets, trios) at the age of 4 years, without age restrictions, can take part in the competition.
JURY OF THE FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL AWARDS
The jury determines the winners by awarding the following diplomas to the participants of the festival:
THE RESULTS OF THE COMPETITION ARE CLOSED BEFORE THE AWARD CEREMONY AND WILL NOT BE PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED.
Special awards:
REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPATION:
FULL-TIME PARTICIPATION
Each participant of the Festival (collective or soloist) submits a completed application
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qD_Keabhlori4cn1yrPYSrJXA_xGA9I1oWnLoh6i0WM
By sending a completed application the leader (soloist) automatically confirms that he has read this Regulation of the Festival and agrees with all the points.
In response to the application and confirmation of receipt of the documents of intent, the Organizing Committee sends an invoice in the amount of 75% of the main cost of the selected package (this amount includes a non-refundable registration fee of 50 euros per person).
This amount is considered as the deposit and will be taken into account in the calculations.
After paying the bill, we will send an official invitation to participate in the festival and a confirmation of the reservation at the hotel for submission to the consulate. The rest of the amount must be paid at least 3 weeks before your arrival. The festival fee is paid on site. Attention! All bank expenses are to be paid by the participant!
If the embassy refuses to grant entry visas to the participants, the Organizing Committee is not economically responsible. In case of cancellation of the application by the participants (for any reason), the paid fees are subject to the following penalties:
The organizers are not responsible for any possible damage that the participants may cause during the participation in the Festival Competition.
The organizers prepare the texts for diplomas, certificates, and letters of thanks and send them to the participants for approval in advance. In case of non-confirmation by the participants, or confirmation with errors, the organizers do not alter the above material and are not responsible for incorrectly transmitted information for diplomas by the participants.
If you want to change the information in the documents, you have to pay 7 euros for 1 document.
An individual payment should be discussed with the organizing committee.
The participants of the festival prepare a competitive program corresponding to the declared nomination.
If there is a need for a transfer, declare it no later than 15 days before arrival.
In case of cancellation of the booked transfer:
Deadlines for submitting applications and holding the festival:
The deadline for applying is 30 days before the start of the festival.
In the presence of biometric passports, a valid Schengen visa, or the possibility of its registration in a short time. In these cases, the application submission dates are negotiated individually.
Participation fee
Participation in the festival is paid.
Payment conditions:
MAIN PROGRAM 6 days, 5 nights (16.06 – 21.06.2024):
Resort town Gabicce Mare:
Hotel Madison*** 280 euros* + Festival fee (accommodation for 3-4 people per room)
Supplement for double occupancy 35 euros per person;
Hotel Club*** and Hotel Glamor**** upon request
Resort town Rimini
6 days 5 nights, /7 days, 6 nights
Hotel Artide***, Globus*** 250 euros/290 euros + Festival fee (accommodation for 3-4 people per room)
Supplement for double occupancy 40 euros/50 euros per person
*Attention! From 14 years old, an additional city tax of 2 euros per day is paid at the hotel reception
COMFORT PROGRAM 7 days 6 nights, (16.06 – 22.06.2024):
Resort town Gabicce Mare:
Hotel Club*** 340 euros* + Festival fee (accommodation for 3 people in a room)
Supplement for double occupancy 40 euros per person;
Hotel Glamor**** 405 euros* + Festival fee (accommodation for 2 people in a room)
*Attention! From 14 years old, an additional city tax of 2 euros per day is paid at the hotel reception
REDUCED PROGRAM 5 days 4 nights, (16.06 – 20.06.2024)
Resort town Rimini
5 days, 4 nights
Hotel Artide***, Globus*** 215 euros* + Festival fee (accommodation for 3-4 people per room)
Supplement for double occupancy 40 euros per person
*Attention! From 14 years old, an additional city tax of 2 euros per day is paid at the hotel reception
Meals: breakfasts, dinners (drinks are not included in the price)
For teams of 25 people or more. There is a special offer 24+1 manager free of charge.
Price includes: accommodation with 2 meals a day (on the day of arrival only dinner, on the day of departure only breakfast), every 25th place for a leader (free), prize cups for teams; soloists, trio duets, quartets are awarded commemorative medals with the symbols of the Festival; registration fee; registration of all necessary documents.
EXTRA PAYMENT:
Festival fees:
Soloists – 65 euros, duets – 50 euros for each participant per nomination; trio – 45 euros for each participant per nomination; quartets 40 euros for each participant per nomination; small forms (5 – 7 people) – 35 euros for each participant per nomination; groups (from 8 people) – 15 euros for each participant for one nomination.
Nomination Model/Fashion Model/Fashion Show – 120 euros.
The program is adjusted by prior agreement. Groups that will need transportation during their stay at the Festival must make an advance written request.
By prior arrangement, it is possible to change excursions for equivalent ones without additional payment.
THE PROGRAM:
Day 1.
Arrival in Gabicce Mare 15.00 – registration and accommodation of festival participants and guests at the hotel. Holidays by the sea. Dinner.
Day 2.
Breakfast. Meeting with the organizers of the Festival, consultations. Relax by the sea (attention! Sun beds and umbrellas are not included in the price. There is a free city beach in the city). Dinner.
Day 3.
Breakfast. Rehearsal. The competition program takes place in the form of a concert (in an open area in the city center of Pesaro). Ceremonial presentation of diplomas and awards. Dinner.
Day 4.
Breakfast. Holidays by the sea. Optional: San Marino (45 euros per person). Attention! The cost of optional excursions is indicated for groups of 40 people or more. Dinner.
Day 5.
Breakfast. Holidays by the sea. Free time in the city. Optional: Park Italy in miniature (park + all kinds of attractions, 50 euros). Dinner.
Day 6.
Breakfast. Holidays by the sea. Free time in the city. Dinner.
Day 7.
Breakfast. Check out from the hotel until 10.00. Departure.
Groups that require transportation should contact us additionally.
The organizers reserve the right to change the program day by day. Attention! In case of cancellation of excursions according to the program, money will not be returned. In case of delay by more than 15 minutes, transport ordered from the organizers is canceled without refund.
Online participation
Festival fee:
The participant receives the following diplomas in PDF format (.pdf) to the email address specified in the application.
VIP package:
A personalized diploma and a commemorative medal (for collectives – a cup) with the logo of the festival by registered mail.
Additional payment: 20 euros for a participant – soloists, duo, trio, quartet; 40 euros for a team – a team of 5 people (cup + diploma).
If you wish to order additional letters of thanks to sponsors, concertmasters, teachers, teachers of additional education, managers, directors, etc. (their names should also be indicated in the application).
The cost is 5 euros for each additional letter.
WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU AT OUR FESTIVAL!