Director: Julia Tomachkova International Competition & Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music "STELLE DI ROMA" is a cultural event held in Roma - the "ETERNAL CITY" which brims with ancient history, from the Colosseum to majestic Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel. Because of its history, art, architecture, and beauty Rome is one of our most popular cities. Famous Italian cultural and art workers are invited as members of the international jury. The main purpose of the International Competition & Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music "STELLE DI ROMA" is to search for new talented performers, to present their skills and multicultural traditions to the audience and public of Rome, 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 International Competition & Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music "STELLE DI ROMA" is a unique chance to perform in the best concert halls of Rome before the international jury and to demonstrate creative results to the Italian audience! The brightest stars take part in the Gala Concerts of the winners. General information: International Competition & Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music "STELLE DI ROMA" 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: FOLKLORE GROUPS - up to 8 minutes for 1 performance in main competitive discipline DANCE GROUPS - up to 8 minutes / max. 3 dances VOCAL GROUPS / CHORAL FORMATION / CHOIRS - up to 8 minutes ORCHESTRAS / MUSIC BANDS - up to 8 minutes THEATERS - up to 8 minutes for 1 performance in main competitive discipline FASHION THEATERS & MODELS SCHOOLS - up to 8 minutes SMALL FORMS (up to 10 performers) - up to 7 minutes TRIOS & QUARTETS - up to 5 minutes in main competitive discipline SOLOISTS & DUETS - up to 5 minutes in main competitive discipline Participants of the International Competition & Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music "STELLE DI ROMA" are divided in the following age categories: 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: 1st day, 26.04.2025 Arrival to Rome (Italy), self-transportation to the hotel, check-in at the hotel (after 15:00 p.m.) and accommodation. Free time in Rome. In the evening - organizing meeting for art directors, group leaders, teachers and choreographers with the members of Organizing Committee. Overnight in Rome. 2nd day, 27.04.2025 Breakfast in the hotel. FESTIVAL DAY PROGRAMME: stage testing, sound check, general rehearsal. OPENING CEREMONY in the THEATER OF ROME, performances of the participants. CLOSING CEREMONY, GALA CONCERT of WINNERS, AWARD CEREMONY. Transportation services are not included to the price! Return to the hotel. Overnight in Rome. 3rd day, 28.04.2025 Breakfast. Check out from the hotel (till 10:00 am). Departure from Rome. ***The organizer reserves the right to alter the festival day within the set festival program. The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event program*** If necessary, changes may be made to its content, method and organization before or during the event, insofar as these changes do not substantially diminish the described benefits of the event for the participant(s). Participation fee: 130 Euro per person for 2 BB (bed and breakfast) in 3* Hotel Every 25th person in the group is free of charge (24 paying participants + 1 free) OBLIGATORY PARTICIPATION FEE: MEMBERS OF ART GROUPS - 15 EURO per participant / main discipline SMALL FORMS (up to 10 performers) - 20 EURO per participant / main discipline TRIOS and QUARTETS - 30 EURO per participant / main discipline SOLOISTS and DUETS - 50 EURO per person / main discipline VISUAL ARTS participants - 10 EURO per participant FOR PARTICIPATION IN ADDITIONAL DISCIPLINES: ART GROUPS pay extra 5 EURO per participant / 1 additional discipline SOLOISTS and DUETS pay extra 20 EURO per participant / 1 additional discipline Participation fee includes: 2 overnights in ROME in hotel cat. 3* on BB Meals: BREAKFAST BOARD (3x buffet breakfast) Accommodation in MULTI-BEDDED ROOMS (TRPL or QDRPL). We give 1 DBL/TWIN for group leaders (groups less than 40 persons) and 2 DBL (group more than 40 persons). More Double rooms are possible for Extra SUPPLEMENT / See EXTRA PAYMENTS. OFFICIAL LETTER OF INVITATION and other documents PERFORMACE IN COMPETITIVE & FESTIVAL PROGRAMME DIPLOMAS, PRIZES MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS Participation fee does not include: CITY TAX in the amount from 6.00 Euro to 8.00 Euro per night depending on the district of hotel’s location is paid separately Extra nights in hotel on BB - 55 EURO per person (additional nights could be confirmed only on request and depending on availability of the hotel) Extra payment for DBL accommodation: + 24 EURO per person to Festival price Extra payment for SNGL accommodation: +80 EURO per person to Festival price LUNCHES in ROME: 17-20 EURO per person / 1 lunch TRANSFERS IN ROME: from hotel to Concert Hall and back, from Airport to hotel and back TRANSPORTATION SERVICES in ROME Travel expenses (COVID-PASS, transportation of participants to / from Rome, travel insurance, entrance visa to Italy for participants from non-Schengen countries), transfers in Rome and Italy, bus parking, lunches and dinners, entrance tickets to sightseeing objects, tickets to public traffic, optional excursions The organizing Committee could help with making reservations of entrance tickets, transportation services and other services on demand Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.