Директор: Natalia Kazlova The Carnival in Fano, Italy, is the country’s oldest carnival, with a history spanning several centuries and roots in the Middle Ages. This vibrant celebration traditionally attracts guests from around the world, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture, festivities, and centuries-old traditions. Only our Festival Committee holds an exclusive agreement allowing you to become not just spectators but active participants in Italy’s oldest carnival. By joining the carnival procession, you will have a one-of-a-kind chance to be part of this historic event, experiencing the atmosphere of the celebration and long-standing traditions. Remember, during the carnival, the streets will be filled with sweets! You’ll be able to catch caramels, chocolates, and other treats flying from floats, creating a festive, generous spirit. Colorful stages will also be set up for unique photos to capture memories of these unforgettable days! Our carnival fun involves not only the contestants but also the group leaders and accompanying persons. All participants will compete for Festival awards in the Festival-Competition. You will have the opportunity to decorate masks needed for the Masquerade-themed party, where a King and Queen, and Prince and Princess of the event will be chosen! Everyone will have the chance to showcase their talents and compete for titles and prizes. Contest - festival objectives: Art-development of an individual; Establishment for the conditions for creative communication and professional growth; Strengthening of the connections and mutual understanding of the participants from different countries; Facilitation of the experience exchange of the team-leaders, expanding the festival participants audience; Involvement of the leading cultural experts and prominent European artists in collaboration with creative teams; Introduction to the cultural heritage of Italy; Preservation and enhancement of the World Cultural and historical heritage. Categories: 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.). 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. 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. 6. Original genre: circus and sports programs 7. Fashion theatre. 8.Theatre Age categories: I. Junior Age Group: 1. Subgroup up to 7 years; 2. Subgroup 8–10 years; II. Middle Age Group (11–15 years): 3. Subgroup 11–13 years; 4. Subgroup 14–15 years; III. Senior Age Group (16–20 years): 5. Subgroup 16–17 years; 6. Subgroup 18–20 years; IV. Senior Age Group (21 years and older); V. Professional Age Group (21 years and older); Mixed Age Group. Evaluation criteria: 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). 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. Technical requirements: Phonograms (minus) must be sent by e-mail no later than 20 days before the start of the competition 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. 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 Euro). 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: 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. Scores are given on a 10-point scale. The jury's decision is confirmed and documented in a protocol, and it is final and non-appealable. Awards: 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: Each participant of the Festival (collective or soloist) submits a completed application. 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 Euro 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 Euro 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 Participation fee: Program (4 days, 3 nights): 385 Euro per person - standard accommodation (2–3 people per room). For groups of 15 people or more, a special offer applies: 14+1 free place for the group leader. Participation fee includes: Accommodation – Hotel Baia Flaminia 4*; Nearest airports: Rimini (Federico Fellini International Airport) and Bologna (Guglielmo Marconi Airport); Breakfasts and dinners (on the arrival day – dinner only; on the departure day – breakfast only); Every 15th place for the group leader – free of charge; Accommodation in 2–3-bed rooms; Organizational fee; Entrance ticket to the Carnival and participation in it; Participation in the Carnival parade (1 round); Mask, paints, and brushes; Participation in the Masquerade-style party; Photo and video documentation of the festival; Cups for groups; Medals for soloists, duets, trios, and quartets; Preparation of all necessary documents. Festival Fee: Soloists €100, duets €70 per participant per nomination; trios €55 per participant per nomination;, quartets €45 per participant per category; small groups (5–7 participants) €35 per participant per category; large groups (8+ participants) €15 per participant per category. Model/Photo Model/Runway Nomination – €120. The festival organizing committee reserves the right to make changes to the competition schedule by day. Responsibility for the life and health of children during the festival lies with the group leaders; for individual participants, it is the responsibility of their parents. Attention! In case of cancellation of excursions by participants, no refunds will be given. If departure is delayed by more than 15 minutes, the ordered transport will be canceled without refund. Additional fees: Transportation services (upon request); Optional excursions; Groups traveling by their own transport cover parking costs at hotels or in the city independently; Extended stay upon request (price available on demand); Headphones for excursions – 3 € per person per excursion; City tax – 2 € per person per night (from 14 years old); Excursion to San Marino – 45 € (for groups of at least 30 people); Group transfer Hotel–Fano–Hotel / Hotel–Competition venue–Hotel – 35 € per person; The program can be adjusted upon prior agreement. Groups requiring transport during the festival must submit a written request in advance. Program: Day 1 15:00 – Registration and accommodation of festival participants and guests at the hotel. Dinner. Creative contest for the most original carnival mask (masks, paints, and brushes are provided by the organizers). Day 2 – Competition Day Breakfast. Optional: Excursion to San Marino (45 € for groups of 30 people or more). 14:00 – Introduction to the stage and technical team, consultations, and rehearsals. Competition performances for evaluation by the jury. Official awards ceremony for participants. Dinner. Day 3 Breakfast. Trip to the city of Fano. Participation in the Carnival and Carnival Parade. Return to the hotel. Dinner. Festive evening with a Masquerade-style disco. Costume contest – during the evening, the King and Queen, Prince and Princess will be chosen. Best video report contest from the Carnival. Festival feedback contest. Day 4 Breakfast. Check-out from the hotel by 10:00. WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU AT OUR FESTIVAL! Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee to EAFF, which is to be deducted at the final payment.