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23
05
2023

VII NEW STREAM

European Multi-Genre Competition-Festival
VII NEW STREAM
September 15–20, 2025

Regulations
Organizer: Patria Voyage s.r.o., Czech Republic
Festival Venue: Pula/Medulin, Croatia
Event Dates: September 15–20, 2025
Patronage: World Union of Culture

Goals of the Festival-Competition:
● Creative development of individuals;
● Creating conditions for creative communication and professional growth;
● Strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between participants from different countries;
● Promoting the exchange of experience among artistic directors of ensembles and expanding the audience for festival participants;
● Engaging leading cultural experts and prominent figures in European arts for cooperation with creative groups;
● Introducing participants to the cultural heritage of Croatia;
● Preserving and enriching the global cultural and historical heritage.

Forms of Participation in the Festival:
● In-person participation;
● Online participation.

Levels:
● Professional level – performers studying at specialized educational institutions (children’s music schools, art schools, colleges, conservatories, institutes, academies).
● Amateur level – self-taught performers (creative houses, schools, clubs, cultural centers, 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.

2.11. MTV Commercial Dance (dance style from MTV music videos) — a stage style combining hip-hop, jazz, and pop elements. Focus on bright costumes, facial expressions, and showmanship.

 

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).

 

  1. Composer’s work:

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.

  1. Original genre: circus and sports programs
  2. Fashion theatre.

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.

 

  1. Art:

9.1. Painting;

9.2. Graphics.

  1. Presenter, TV presenter, speaker.
  2. Author’s reading, recitation.
  3. Arts and crafts.
  4. Art photography.

 

  1. Art video:

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.

 

  1. Fashion designer;
  2. Model / photomodel / fashion show.

 

COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS

 

Age categories for participants in nominations:

  1. Junior Age Group:
  2. Subgroup up to 7 years;
  3. Subgroup 8–10 years;
  4. Middle Age Group (11–15 years):
  5. Subgroup 11–13 years;
  6. Subgroup 14–15 years;

III. Senior Age Group (16–20 years):

  1. Subgroup 16–17 years;
  2. Subgroup 18–20 years;
  3. Senior Age Group (21 years and older);
  4. Professional Age Group (21 years and older);

Mixed Age Group.

 

Vocal

Soloists, duets, and trios present one piece with a total duration of up to 3 minutes. Small ensembles, groups, and choirs present two contrasting pieces with a total duration of up to 6 minutes.

Grading criteria:

  • Vocal predispositions (the temper beauty and the power of voice);
  • The coherence of the repertoire to the performance capabilities and age category of the performer;
  • Performance skills (the clarity of the intonation and the quality of sound);
  • Stage performance (plasticity, performance culture, props);
  • Musicality, artistic interpretation of a musical work;
  • Disclosure of the artistic image.

 

Choreography

Soloists, duets, trios, and quartets present one piece with a total duration of up to 4 minutes. Small groups (5-9 participants) and ensembles present two contrasting pieces with a total duration of up to 7 minutes.

Grading criteria:

  • Art skills;
  • Performance technique;
  • Compositions of the performance;
  • Repertoire matching age characteristics of the performers;
  • Stage of performance (calisthenics, costume, requisite, performance);
  • Coherence of the musical material and choreography;
  • Artistry, the disclosure of an artistic image.

 

 

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:

  • Performance mastery (the instrumental skills; the sound quality, the technique, the rhythm);
  • Complexity of the repertoire;
  • Artistry (the costume, the art of the performance);
  • Coherence, the sound of the orchestra (for orchestras and ensembles).

Composer’s work

The author presents one piece with a total duration of up to 7 minutes, which may be performed either by the author themselves or by a performer provided by the composer.

Grading criteria:

  • Brightness of the musical language;
  • Complexity of the repertoire; Performance mastery (the instrumental skills; the sound quality, the technique, the rhythm);
  • Structure identity;
  • Originality of the idea;
  • Artistry (the costume, the art of the performance);
  • Innovativeness;
  • Artistic expression.

Original genre: circus and sports programs

Soloists present a program with a total duration of up to 5 minutes; original genre groups present a program with a total duration of up to 7 minutes.

Grading criteria:

  • Performance mastery;
  • Training level;
  • Complexity of the performing program;
  • Artistry (the costume, the requisite).

 

 

Fashion theater

Participants present 1–2 collections with a total duration of up to 7 minutes. For each collection, photos must be provided, along with a brief annotation that explains the concept.

 Grading criteria:

  • Originality and novelty of the idea;
  • Costumes design;
  • Matching costumes to the age of the participants;
  • Artistry, plastic, defile technique;
  • The integrity of the idea of ​​the show (the relationship of all components: directing, music, costume, theatricality, entertainment, acting).

Theatre

Participants demonstrate the play (or a piece) with a duration up to 10 minutes.

Grading criteria:

  • Performers’ artistry;
  • Performers’ mastery;
  • Correspondence of the repertoire to the age of performers;
  • Culture of the performance;
  • Musical accompaniment;
  • The Originality of the costumes;
  • The Artistic level of personification;
  • Expressiveness of the performers.

Author’s reading, recitation

Participants present prose, poetry, a tale, or a literary-musical composition. One piece with a total duration of up to 4 minutes.

Grading criteria:

  • Completeness and expressiveness of the disclosure of the work theme;
  • Artistry, disclosure and vividness of artistic images;
  • Performance level;
  • Diction;
  • Complexity of the work performed;
  • Repertoire correspondence to the age characteristics of the performers.

 

 

Presenter, TV presenter, speaker

The participants provide a promo-video, video presentation of themselves, or the interview up to 5 minutes long.

Grading criteria

  • Diction (timbre of voice, diction);
  • Artistry, image;
  • Organizational skills of the scene space;
  • Culture of speech;
  • Improvisation talent;
  • Ability to keep the attention of the audience;

Art video

Grading criteria:

  • Originality of the script idea;
  • The quality of the material;
  • Special effects;
  • Technical means;
  • Directing;
  • Acting;
  • Emotional effect on the audience.

Fashion designer

A participant or group of participants submit a thematic collection for the competition, with a total duration of up to 7 minutes (the designer chooses the models for the collection independently), along with sketches of the collection and a brief annotation that explains the author’s concept.

 Grading criteria:

  • The originality of artistic concept;
  • Design and execution of costumes;
  • Accuracy and color imagery solutions;
  • Integrity and harmony of the image;

 

 

Model/Photomodel/Fashion show

Fashion show. Three outputs:

  1. Business card (30 seconds in English — clothes: your style);
  2. Going out in national costume (or stylization);
  3. Ball dress (ballroom, evening or cocktail dress / boys — evening look).

Grading criteria:

  • Artistry;
  • Plasticity;
  • Catwalk technique.

Photomodel: a participant presents 5 high-quality pictures.

Grading criteria:

  • Posing skills;
  • Appearance;
  • Photogenic;
  • Image, style.

Model: a participant presents 5 high-quality pictures + video of any fashion show/ catwalk.

Grading criteria:

  • Posing skills;
  • Appearance;
  • Photogenic;
  • Image, style;
  • Catwalk technique.

Art*

Two works performed in any technique in the A1, A2, A3 format are accepted from each participant.

Grading criteria:

  • Artistic skill;
  • The Originality of the idea;
  • The Originality of the performance.

Arts and crafts

Up to 5 works are expected from the participant.

Grading criteria:

  • Artistic skill;
  • The Originality of the idea;
  • The Originality of the performance.

Art photography*

Each participant submits up to four works, with a minimum format of A4. Photomontage is allowed.

Grading criteria:

  • Originality of angle;
  • The Artistry of the idea;
  • Quality of photo graphy.

 

* Works in the categories of painting and graphics, as well as fine art photography, must adhere to the required formats, be framed with a passe-partout and include hanging mounts. The reverse side of each work must be signed.

 

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:

  • Surname, name, and age of the participant;
  • Name of the work;
  • Nomination;
  • Surname, name, and patronymic name of the head of the creative team (circle, studio, etc) or teacher (if available);
  • Organization and a creative team representing the participant with the indication of the country and locality;
  • Contact phone number and address.

 

GENERAL REGULATION

 

  • The Organizing Committee prepares and arranges the festival.
  • The Organizing Committee approves the composition of the jury.
  • Participants of the festival have the right to advertise their sponsors. To do this, participants electronically send the sponsor’s logo (if available), the company name, and the full name of the director (in advance).
  • The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the program of the day.
  • The Organizing Committee has the right to use and distribute (without paying a fee to the participants) video recordings, printed and other types of products produced during the events of the festival competition and following its results.
  • Video shooting of the contest by participants and their accompanying persons is possible only if they have accreditation! (Penalty for non-compliance 150 euros)
  • Video shooting of workshops is prohibited!
  • Video shooting on a mobile phone is allowed strictly from your seat (sitting), without moving around the hall during the performances of the participants.
  • The Organizing Committee undertakes to send the exact program no later than 5 days before the start of the Festival — Competition.

 

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:

  1. The jury, responsible for making decisions regarding the awarding of prizes, will consist of prominent figures in the culture of Europe and the participating countries of the festival.
  2. Scores are given on a 10-point scale.
  3. The jury’s decision is confirmed and documented in a protocol, and it is final and non-appealable.

 

ENCOURAGEMENT OF FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS:

The jury determines the winners by awarding the following diplomas to the participants of the festival:

  • Grand Prix in each category (it is possible to award 2 or more Grand Prix in the same category, considering different classifications; for instance, if the jury decides to award both a group and a soloist);
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd-degree laureate;
  • Diploma Winner of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degrees;
  • The most talented participants will be offered assistance in gaining admission to a choreographic or musical conservatory/academy in the Czech Republic;
  • Groups of 5 or more participants receive a trophy (one per group, regardless of the number of age categories or nominations submitted), while soloists and small groups are awarded commemorative medals;
  • Managers and concertmasters are awarded diplomas (subject to personal attendance at the Festival).

 

THE RESULTS OF THE COMPETITION ARE CLOSED BEFORE THE AWARD CEREMONY AND WILL NOT BE PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED.

Special awards:

  • Diploma to the youngest participant;
  • Diploma for the best costume;
  • Diploma for the best ballet master’s work;
  • Diploma for the best choreographic performance;
  • Diploma for the originality of the interpretation of the work;
  • Diploma for the best classical performance;
  • Diploma for the best performance of folk;
  • Diploma for virtuosity;
  • Diploma for artistry;
  • Diploma for the preservation and enhancement of national traditions.
  • Diploma in honor of the birthday.

REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPATION:

FULL-TIME PARTICIPATION

 

Each participant of the Festival (collective or soloist) submits a completed application:

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXp50UcS20iUnuuGoufr109amBDtkMn1pfoxbBZHwTI5SNoA/viewform

 

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 70% 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:

 

  • Non-refundable registration fee of 50 euros (paid by both participants and accompanying persons)
    ● Cancellation 45–31 days prior – penalty of 75% of the total paid amount
    ● Cancellation 30–20 days prior – penalty of 90% of the total paid amount
    ● Cancellation 21 days or less prior – penalty of 100% of the total paid amount

 

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 5 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. The approximate cost of transfer under the program depends on the number of participants.

In case of cancellation of the booked transfer:

  • Cancellation in 5 days or less – a fine of 10 % of the cost is deducted
  • Cancellation within 48 hours – a fine of 100% of the cost is deducted

 

Deadlines for submitting applications and holding the festival:

The deadline for submitting applications is 1.06.2025.

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.

 

FINANCIAL TERMS

Main Program (5 days / 4 nights):
Dates: September 15–20, 2025

Participants:
€385 + festival fee (based on standard triple room accommodation)

Accompanying persons:
€395 + festival fee (based on standard triple room accommodation)

Supplement for double room accommodation: €35 per person

Special Offer for Groups:
For every 15 participants, 1 group leader stays free (in a triple room) – offer “15+1 free”.

Accommodation:
Hotel PARK PLAZA BELVEDERE** (subject to availability), in triple rooms.
Beachfront location.
Accommodation in higher-class hotels or single/double rooms is available upon request and at additional cost.

Meals:
Buffet – 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners included in the main program.

The price includes:

  • Accommodation with half-board (2 meals a day)
  • One free place (every 16th person) for group leaders
  • Trophy cups for ensembles
  • Medals with the Festival emblem for soloists, duets, trios, and quartets
  • Registration fee
  • All necessary documentation

Festival Fee:

  • Soloists: €85
  • Duets: €50 per participant per nomination
  • Trios: €45 per participant per nomination
  • Ensembles and small groups (4–9 participants): €35 per participant per nomination
  • Large ensembles (10+ participants): €25 per participant per nomination
  • Models: €120

⚠️ Soloist category is considered primary in calculations. Additional categories (e.g., duet, trio, group) are treated as supplementary for the same participant.

ADDITIONAL COSTS:

  • Tourist tax: €2/day/person aged 14+
  • Transportation is not included
  • Optional excursions
  • Museum entrance fees
  • Groups arriving with their own transport must pay for their own hotel parking
  • Extended stays are available upon request
  • Single room accommodation available at extra cost (on request)
  • Headphones for excursions: €2.5/person per tour

The program can be adjusted upon prior agreement.
Groups requiring transportation during the Festival must submit a written request in advance.

PROGRAM

Main Program (5 days / 4 nights)
September 15–20, 2025

Day 1 – Arrival
Arrival in Medulin
Nearest airport: Pula
15:00 – Check-in and registration at Hotel PARK PLAZA BELVEDERE
Free time at the beach
Dinner

Day 2
Breakfast
Meet the Festival organizers, consultations
Free time at the beach
Dinner

Day 3
Breakfast
Free time at the beach
Optional: Excursion to Pula
Dinner

Day 4
Breakfast
Rehearsal
Competition program
Award ceremony – diplomas and prizes
Dinner

Day 5 – Departure
Breakfast
Check-out by 10:00
Departure

✈️ Transfer: Group transfers from Pula Airport are available. Price upon request.

⚠️ Important:

  • Group leaders are responsible for the safety and well-being of their group members; for individual participants – parents/legal guardians are responsible.
  • For groups requiring transport, additional arrangements must be made in advance.
  • If excursions are canceled, refunds will not be provided.
  • Transport arranged through the organizers will be canceled without refund if the group is more than 15 minutes late.

 

ONLINE PARTICIPATION

  1. The participant gets acquainted with the Status of the festival-competition. In case of agreement with the terms of participation — sends to the e-mail of the Organizing Committee starsway.festivals@gmail.com a completed application and a link to a video recording of the competition performance in high quality (at least 720p or HD), uploaded to www.youtube.com.
  2. The quality and format of the video must meet the following parameters: horizontal frame position, resolution 1280×720 (or higher), sound quality 160p.
  3. Participants in the Art nomination send a completed application and high-quality photographs of works in png, jpg format to the Organizing Committee’s email starsway.festivals@gmail.com. The work should be photographed close-up without any foreign objects, in natural light.
  4. The Organizing Committee assigns a registration number to the participant, which it reports to the participant’s e-mail, and issues an invoice for the payment of the festival fee.
  5. Competitive videos will be posted on the channel of the Stars Way Festival Movement at the link http://www.youtube.com/STARSWAYfestivals.
  6. The results of the contest will be published on the official website www.starsway.eu after the evaluation by the jury members.
  7. By sending an application and a video recording, the participant of the contest automatically confirms his consent to the use of the material by third parties (organizers, jury members, other participants of the contest), as well as for posting the video on the organizer’s website.
  8. The organizers of the festival-competition are not responsible to the authors of the works and songs performed by the participants of the festival-competition.
  9. The applicant is responsible for the accuracy of the information specified in the application and the correctness of the materials provided.
  10. Materials that do not meet the competition requirements may be withdrawn from the competition by the organizing committee.

Festival fee:

  • Soloists (including nominations 10, 11, 12 for individuals) – 35 euros
  • Duo – 30 euros/person;
  • trio – 25 euros/person;
  • quartet – 20 euros/person;
  • Teams from 5 people – 85 euros for the whole team (if each participant needs a personal diploma, the surcharge is 5 euros per participant)
  • Artists – 35 euros.

 

The participant receives the following diplomas in PDF format (.pdf) to the email address specified in the application.

  • diploma for the collective or a nominal diploma for the participant (soloists and small forms) with an indication of the degree awarded by the jury;
  • personal diploma for a teacher;
  • a letter of thanks for the sponsor or educational institution (by prior request).

 

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.

 

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