21 st International Competition and Folklore, Dance and Music Festival "RIMINI FEST" is a prestigious cultural event held during the summer months in Rimini – the pearl of the Adriatic coast. RIMINI is not only warm sea, amazing sand beaches and mild subtropical climate, but also rich cultural heritage, ancient history, the magic atmosphere that is familiar from the films of the legendary Federico Fellini, who was born in Rimini. International Competition and Art Festival “RIMINI FEST” is being organized with assistance of City Hall of Rimini and City Department for Music, Theater and Events. Famous Italian cultural and art workers are invited as members of the international jury. The main purpose of the International Competition and Folklore, Dance and Music Festival "RIMINI FEST" is to search for new talented performers, to present their skills and multicultural traditions to the audience and public of Rimini, to make new friends with the same interests, to enrich of the multinational culture on the basis of mutual respect for the cultural traditions of all the countries and nations of the world, to popularize the children’s and youth creative work, to improve professional skills and qualifications of teachers and art leaders.

Participation in the International Competition and Folklore, Music and Dance Festival "RIMINI FEST" will give the opportunity not only to perform on the city's best theater stages in front of the international jury and the Italian public, but also to tan and swim in the gentle Adriatic Sea, to see the unique historical and cultural monuments, such as Piazza Cavour with its luxurious palaces, Triumphal Arch erected by Emperor August, Malatesta Fortress of the 15th century and Malatesta church with a marvelous frescoes and bas-reliefs of famous masters, the Roman amphitheater from the 2nd century BC, where were gladiator fights. From Rimini you can take excursions to the independent republic of San Marino, Rome, Florence, Pisa, etc. Children can visit one of the largest amusement parks in Europe - MIRABILANDIA.

21 st International Competition and Folklore, Dance and Music Festival “RIMINI FEST” is determined for soloists, ensembles and groups of young performers from different countries of the world. The competitive program of the participants is approved by the Organizing Committee on the basis of applications received. The schedule of the competitive programme for all participants is determined in advance and depends on the age of the participants. All participants should prepare a competitive program within the time limits specified for each competitive discipline: 4 minutes for soloists & duets, 6 minutes for small formations and 9 minutes for ensembles and groups.

• MINI KIDS - from 6 to 8 years
• CHILDREN - from 9 to 12 years
• JUNIORS 1 - from 13 to 15 years
• JUNIORS 2 - from 16 to 18 years
• ADULTS 1 - from 19 years to 25 years
• ADULTS 2 - from 26 years and older
• SENIORS - from 50 years and older
• MIXED GROUPS

The jury evaluates the skills of the participants during the competitive performance in each competitive discipline and in each age category in accordance with the 10-points evaluation systems. Results of the art competition and festival are being summed up by the end of all competitive performances.

Awards:

The Organizing Committee awards diplomas of participation, diplomas of Laureate of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades, Winner of the Grand Prix and festival medals to all participants. Ensembles and groups of 3 or more persons receive one big cup or trophy of the festival and Diploma, soloists and duets receive one small cup or trophy of the festival and Diploma. The absolute Winner of the festival receives the Grand Prix of the festival and Diploma Grand Prix. All teachers, choreographers, group and ensemble leaders also receive the Diplomas of Festival.

Main technical requirements:

ALL AUDIO SOUND RECORDS FOR THE COMPETITIVE PROGRAM MUST BE SENT TO THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE BY EMAIL at least 14 days before arrival. All audio sound records for the competitive program must be recorded only in the usual audio format. All audio sound records must be of high quality, with clean editing and cuts. The participants must inform the Organizer if the music stops and starts again after pause or contains silence within the musical composition.

Program:

Participation fee:

•  250 Euro per person
  • every 25th person in the group is free of charge (24 paying participants + 1 free)

Participation fee includes:

• 5 overnights in RIMINI in hotel cat. 3*on basis HB (buffet breakfast and dinner).
• Accommodation in QDRPL, TRPL for participants and DBL/TWIN (max. 2 per group) for group leaders and drivers without extra payment.
• Performance in competitive and festival program 
• Diplomas, prizes and medals 

Additional / Extra payment:

• CITY TAX RIMINI: Rimini Tourist Tax in amount of 3-5 EURO per person a night must be paid upon arrival (exception for children under 14)
• EXTRA OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL: 55 EURO per person a night with HB
• EXTRA PAYMENT FOR DBL / TWIN ACCOMMODATION: +75 EURO per person to Festival price
• EXTRA PAYMENT FOR SNGL ACCOMMODATION: +120 EURO per person to Festival price
• EXTRA PAYMENT FOR BEACH SERVICE: approximately 25-30 EURO per 1 umbrella and 2 sunbeds. There are free municipal beaches No. 1 and No. 79 in Rimini.
• Travel expenses (COVID PASS, PCR tests, transportation of participants to / from Rimini, travel insurance, entrance visa to Italy for participants from non-Schengen countries), transfers in Rimini, lunches, entrance tickets to sightseeing objects, tickets to public traffic, optional excursions