Italy/Rome. 25-30 Маrch 2026. International Multigenre Festival-Competition “Hungarian Ballad”

Italy/Rome. 25-30 Маrch 2026. International Multigenre Festival-Competition “Hungarian Ballad”

№1 March 25-30, 2025 (6 days) Rome-Florence*- Naples and Pompeii* (Italy) from 800 euros

№2 March 25-30, 2025 (6 days) Venice-Florence-Rome from 1100 euros

№3 March 21-30 (10 days) Paris (France)-Rome (Italy) from 1400 euros

№4 March 21-30 (10 days) Paris (France) -Venice-Florence-Rome from 1500 euros

№5 March 21-30 (10 days) Budapest-Rome from 1400 euros

№6 March 21-30 (10 days) Budapest-Vienna-Venice-Florence-Rome from 1500 euros

ORGANIZERS:

The festival is held by the Organizing Committee “Alliance of talents” (Bulgaria), with the support of World Music in Kazakhstan, Treehouse English School (United Kingdom/Italy), Eurotour. The program, in addition to participation in thefestival, includes excursions and seaside recreation. Possibility to extend the stay. Possibility to take part in two events and in severalnominations.

Applications are accepted until January 25, 2026.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FESTIVAL-COMPETITION:

  • Promotion and popularization of the ideas of humanism and generational continuity through comprehensive creative development of the individual;
  • Popularization of the ideas of patriotism, strengthening moral and civic values within the framework of the festival movement;
  • Preservation and development of national cultures, strengthening international ties and cooperation;
  • Creating an environment and conditions for creative communication among youth;
  • Cultivating artistic taste and introducing young performers to the best examples of world culture and art;
  • Identifying talented youth and promoting their creative growth;
  • Enhancing the professional level of creative groups and performers participating in the festival;
  • Exchange of experience and creative achievements among festival participants;
  • Creating conditions for creative communication and talent identification;
  • Attracting leading cultural specialists and artists to collaborate with creative groups;
  • Establishing creative contacts between group leaders;
  • Improving the professional skills and qualifications of creative group leaders;
  • Creating an atmosphere of a creative celebration.

PARTICIPATION:

Soloists, ensembles of all genres and directions, creative groups, representatives of visual and decorative-applied arts, as well as any children’s, youth, student, and adult theater and circus groups from different countries are invited to participate. There are no age restrictions for participants. Teachers of soloists and groups are also allowed to participate in the festival-competition, but with a separate application marked “professional”.

  • Group 1 – 5 to 6 years old
  • Group 2 – 7 to 9 years old
  • Group 3 – 10 to 12 years old
  • Group 4 – 13 to 15 years old
  • Group 5 – 16 to 18 years old
  • Group 6 – 18 to 20 years old
  • Group 7 – over 21

NOMINATIONS:

  • Piano – soloists,
  • Piano ensembles (only on one instrument, 4 hands)
  • String instruments – soloists, ensembles
  • Wind instruments – soloists, ensembles
  • Folk instruments – soloists, ensembles
  • Percussion instruments – soloists, ensembles
  • Orchestras
  • Vocal soloists, ensembles
  • Choirs
  • Choreography – all directions
  • Reciters
  • Entertainers
  • Theatre groups
  • Fashion theaters
  • Designers
  • Decorative and applied arts

Jury of the Competition: International Jury.

The competition is conducted in the form of auditions in the presence of the jury and the audience. The performances of the groups are evaluated by a professional jury. Any violation of the competition regulations will result in a loss of points when evaluating the participant’s performance. The jury’s decisions are final and not subject to appeal. The organizing committee cannot influence the scoring by the jury members or the awarding of titles to participants.

Requirements for the program:

The Festival-COMPETITION is held in oneround. Requirements for participants:

  1. Instrumentalists perform one piece of free choice, with a totalcomplexity of no more than 5 minutes.
  2. Vocalists perform one piece of free choice, with a totalcomplexity of no more than 5 minutes.
  3. Dancers perform one dance with a total complexity of nomore than 5 minutes. A group can present several dances, but nomore than 3 in each age category, in which case each dance iscounted as a separate application, with a separate list ofparticipants, separately paid with a discount (see below). Eachgroup has the right to present no more than 9 numbers indifferent nominations and age categories.  
  4. Visual artists provide one work in any technique and defend itin front of the jury (for this you need to bring all the necessarymaterials with you, depending on the technique used). A trip tothe open air is also provided, and additional diplomas andawards are provided based on the results of the open air   (bring all necessary materials and an easel with you)
  5. Applied and decorative art – oral defense.
  6. Participation in 2 or more nominations is possible.

Evaluation criteria: artistry, vividness of artisticimage, stage presence, understanding of the style of theera, technical clarity, purity of performance.

Evaluations: The jury evaluates according to thequalification system. The number of winners is notlimited and depends only on the level of preparation ofthe participant. When choosing a candidate for the Grand Prix award, if there are candidates with the same scores, theChairman of the Organizing Committee of thecompetition has the final say. In each nomination and in each age category, laureatesof the 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree are selected; diplomawinners of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree. Grand Prix. The jury has the right to divide places, prizes and otherawards among the participants. All participants are awarded with commemorativediplomas “For participation”. All teachers, sponsors, and managers are issued a certificate.  

The decisions of the Jury are not subject to appeal. The number of prize places is not limited. The organizer of the competition is not responsible for the decisions of the Jury and the awarding of places to the participants.  

The awarding and presentation of prizes takes place on stage.

Awards:

International medals and diplomas are provided for participants and winners. The winners of the 1st prize and Grand Prix are provided with memorable gifts and certificates for participation in other festivals organized by ALLIANCE OF TALENTS and/or World Music in Kazakhstan. All teachers receive diplomas and letters of gratitude.  

Cups are awarded to groups of over 10 people. Diploma 1 per group – to the leader, for group members – a commemorative medal with the competition logo and a personalized diploma. Regardless of the number of dances for group memb

Registration fee:

  • Soloists 30 euros
  • Duets/trios 25 euros/person
  • Quartet/quintet/sextet 20 euros/person.

Additional nomination: creative in full, subject – English or Russian or mathematics or physics or biology 50 euros.  

Standard package/program #1 March 25-30, 2025 (6 days) Rome – Florence* – Naples and Pompeii* (Italy) 700 euros

March 25 Arrival in Rome. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Registration with the Organizing Committee. Dinner*

March 26 Breakfast. Optional excursion Excursion to Florence*. Dinner*

March 27 Breakfast. Olympiad exams and Festival performances. Excursion to Rome. Dinner*

March 28 Breakfast. Free day. Or excursion to Naples and Pompeii*. Dinner*

March 29 Breakfast. Excursion “Imperial Rome”, Free time or excursion to the Vatican*. Awarding. Dinner*

March 30 Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. The cost of the standard package is 800 euros.  

The price of the standard package includes:  

  • Accommodation for 5 nights in a 3-4* hotel in 3-bed rooms.
  • Meals – 5 breakfasts.
  • Transfers airport-hotel-airport (only on the days of official arrivals and departures and within the specified time range. For guests staying on other days, the cost of transfers is calculated based on the number of people and time. (official meeting time from 09 – 18 hours – included included in the package price. For flights arriving earlier or later, an individual transfer cost is calculated and paid additionally)).
  • Escort to the Festival venue.
  • Sightseeing bus tour of Rome
  • Excursion “Imperial Rome” – Julius Caesar forum, external inspection of the Colosseum.
  • Еxcursion to Florence
  • Participation in one nomination Per group 10 people-1 leader free of charge. Flight not included. Applications will be accepted until January 25, 2025.  

Attention! The organizing committee does not guarantee accommodation with other participants to reduce the cost. Participants and managers must themselves distribute the wards according to the principle of dividing boys/girls or other options, taking into account that if one person remains, then the tariff will be charged according to the announced price list if the hotel does not have rooms with four or more beds.

Participation is possible without purchasing a package, upon payment of a registration fee of 50 euros per participant of a group with a minimum of 10 people or a fee for a soloist of 100 euros, a fee for small groups of 70 euros per person. In this case, the participant undertakes to arrive at the festival venue at the appointed time.

Optional:

  • Participation in the second nomination (for example mathematics or art) 50 euros,
  • Excursion to Naples and Pompeii from 140 euros (depending on age).
  • Excursion to the Vatican 40 euros, lunches 5*25 euros.
  • Additional nights 90 euros per person.
  • Supplement for single occupancy of 250 euros for the entire period. *surcharge for double occupancy of 150 euros/person. For the entire period.

When booking a standard program or program No. 2 before November 1, 2025, a 100 euro discount on the festival package and a free excursion to the Vatican!! When booking a standard program or program No. 2 before December 1, 2025, a 50% discount on the second nomination and a free excursion to the Vatican!! Possibility to expand the program.  

Program #2 March 25-30, 2025 (6 days) Venice-Florence-Rome 1100 euros

March 25 Arrival in Venice. Excursion to Venice. Transfer to the Florence area.

March 26 Breakfast. At the group’s request, an excursion to Pisa*, an excursion to Florence. Transfer to Rome.

March 27 Breakfast. Festival performances. Excursion to Rome. March 28 Breakfast. Free day or an excursion to the Vatican.

March 29 Breakfast. Free time. Awarding.

March 30 Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.

When booking a standard program or program No. 2 before November 1, 2025, a 100 euro discount on the festival package and a free excursion to the Vatican!! When booking a standard program or program No. 2 before December 1, 2025, a 50% discount on the second nomination and a free excursion to the Vatican!!      

Program #3 March 21-30 (10 days) Paris (France) – Rome (Italy) 1400 euros

March 21 Flight to Paris. Hotel accommodation. Dinner*.

March 22 Breakfast. Excursion to Paris. Free time. Dinner*.

March 23 Breakfast. Excursion to Versailles. Free time. Dinner*.

March 24 Breakfast. Visit to Disneyland* (for an additional fee) Dinner*.

March 25 Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Then the standard program Rome until

March 30

Included:

  • Accommodation for 4 nights in Paris and 5 nights in Rome in a hotel in 3-bed rooms.
  • Meals – 9 breakfasts
  • Transfers airport-hotel-airport (only on official arrival-departure days and in the specified time range. For guests arriving on other days, the cost of transfers is calculated based on the number of people and time. (Official meeting time from 09:00 to 18:00 – included in the package price. For flights arriving earlier or later, an individual transfer cost is calculated, paid additionally)).
  • Excursion to Paris, excursion to Versailles.
  • Accompaniment to the Festival venue.
  • Registration fee for one performance
  • Sightseeing bus tour of Rome
  • Excursion “Imperial Rome” – Julius Caesar’s Forum, external inspection of the Colosseum.
  • For a group of 10 people, 1 leader is free. Flight is not included.

Not included:

  • *flight Paris-Rome
  • Additional nights 100 euros per person.
  • Single occupancy supplement 450 euros for the entire period.
  • Double occupancy supplement 250 euros/person. For the entire period.

Optional:  

  • Full day trip to Disneyland 120 euros for children under 18. Over 18 140 euros.
  • Participation in the second nomination (e.g. mathematics or art) 50 euros,
  • Vatican excursion 40 euros
  • Dinners or lunches 25 euros

(if you book program #3 before November 10 and apply for a visa before December 21, you get a free Paris-Rome air ticket and a trip to Disneyland!!) (if you book program #3 before December 10 and apply for a visa before December 21, you get a free trip to Disneyland!!)        

Program #4 March 21-30 (10 days) Paris (France) – Venice – Florence – Rome 1500 euros

March 21 Flight to Paris. Hotel accommodation. Dinner*.

March 22 Breakfast. Excursion to Paris. Free time. Dinner*.

March 23 Breakfast. Excursion to Versailles. Free time. Dinner*.

March 24 Breakfast. Visit to Disneyland* (for an additional fee) Dinner*.

March 25 Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Venice. Arrival in Venice. Excursion to Venice. Transfer to the Florence area.

March 26 Breakfast. At the request of the group, an excursion to Pisa*, an excursion to Florence. Transfer to Rome.

March 27 Breakfast. Festival performances. Excursion to Rome.

March 28 Breakfast. Free day or excursion to the Vatican.

March 29 Breakfast. Free time. Awarding. March 30 Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.

Included:

  • 4 nights accommodation in Paris, 1 night in the Florence area, 4 nights in Rome in hotels in 3-bed rooms.
  • Meals – 9 breakfasts
  • Transfers airport-hotel-airport (only on official arrival-departure days and in the specified time range. For guests arriving on other days, the cost of transfers is calculated based on the number of people and time. (Official meeting time from 09:00 to 18:00 – included in the package price. For flights arriving earlier or later, an individual transfer cost is calculated, paid additionally)).
  • Excursion to Paris, excursion to Versailles, excursion to Venice, excursion to Florence.
  • Accompaniment to the Festival venue.
  • Registration fee for 1 performance.
  • Sightseeing bus tour of Rome
  • Excursion “Imperial Rome” – Julius Caesar’s Forum, external inspection of the Colosseum.
  • For a group of 10 people, 1 leader free of charge. Flight not included.

Not included:

  • *flight Paris- Venice *Additional nights 100 euros per person.
  • *Single occupancy supplement 450 euros for the entire period.
  • *Double occupancy supplement 250 euros/person. For the entire period. (if you book program #3 before November 10 and apply for a visa before December 21, you get a free Paris- Venice air ticket and a trip to Disneyland!!) (if you book program #3 before December 10 and apply for a visa before December 21, you get a free trip to Disneyland!!)  

Program №5 March 21-30 (10 days) Budapest-Rome from 1400 euros

March 21 Flight to Budapest. Transfer from Budapest Airport to your place of residence (official meeting times from 08 – 20 hours are included in the package price. For flights arriving earlier or later, an individual transfer cost is calculated and is paid additionally). Hotel accommodation. Registration with the Organizing Committee.Tour of Budapest.

March 22 Breakfast.Opening of the competition. Time for lunch. Additional excursion of the group’s choice* (ordered and paid in advance, along with the Olympiad package). For those who do not go on excursions, free time. Boat excursion on the Danube.

March 23 Breakfast,free time or visiting the thermal baths.Award ceremony

March 24 Breakfast .Free time for walking around the city, visiting the thermal baths. . Excursion around Vienna*. Accommodation at the hotel.

March 25 Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.

Then the standard program Rome until March 30 Included:

  • 4 nights accommodation in Budapest, 5 nights in Rome in hotels in 3-bed rooms.
  • Meals – 9 breakfasts
  • Transfers airport-hotel-airport (only on official arrival-departure days and in the specified time range. For guests arriving on other days, the cost of transfers is calculated based on the number of people and time. (Official meeting time from 09:00 to 18:00 – included in the package price. For flights arriving earlier or later, an individual transfer cost is calculated, paid additionally)).
  • Excursion to Budapest, excursion to Florence.
  • Accompaniment to the Festival venue,participation in two festivals
  • Registration fee for 1 performance in each festival.
  • Sightseeing bus tour of Rome
  • Excursion “Imperial Rome” – Julius Caesar’s Forum, external inspection of the Colosseum.
  • For a group of 10 people, 1 leader free of charge. Flight not included.

Not included:

  • *flight Budapest- Rome
  • *Additional nights 100 euros per person.
  • *Single occupancy supplement 450 euros for the entire period.
  • *Double occupancy supplement 250 euros/person. For the entire period.  

When booking program #5 before November 1, 2025, you will receive a free flight Budapest-Rome and a tour to the Vatican!! When booking program #5 before December 1, 2025, you will receive a 100 euro discount  

Program №6 March 21-30 (10 days) Budapest-Vienna-Venice-Florence-Rome from 1500 euros

March 21 Flight to Budapest. Transfer from Budapest Airport to your place of residence (official meeting times from 08 – 20 hours are included in the package price. For flights arriving earlier or later, an individual transfer cost is calculated and is paid additionally). Hotel accommodation. Registration with the Organizing Committee.Tour of Budapest.

March 22 Breakfast. Opening of the competition. Time for lunch. Additional excursion of the group’s choice* (ordered and paid in advance, along with the Olympiad package). For those who do not go on excursions, free time. Boat excursion on the Danube.

March 23 Breakfast,free time or visiting the thermal baths.Award ceremony

March 24 Breakfast .Free time for walking around the city, visiting the thermal baths. . Excursion around Vienna*. Accommodation at the hotel.

March 25 Breakfast. Transfer to Venice

Then the Program #2 Included:

  • Accommodation 9 nights i in hotels in 3-bed rooms.
  • Meals – 9 breakfasts
  • Transfers airport-hotel-airport (only on official arrival-departure days and in the specified time range. For guests arriving on other days, the cost of transfers is calculated based on the number of people and time. (Official meeting time from 09:00 to 18:00 – included in the package price. For flights arriving earlier or later, an individual transfer cost is calculated, paid additionally)).
  • Excursion to Budapest, excursion to Vienna, Venice, Florence.International travel on a comfortable bus • Accompaniment to the Festival venue,participation in two festivals
  • Registration fee for 1 performance in each festival.
  • Sightseeing bus tour of Rome
  • Excursion “Imperial Rome” – Julius Caesar’s Forum, external inspection of the Colosseum.
  • For a group of 10 people, 1 leader free of charge. Flight not included.

Not included:

  • *Additional nights 100 euros per person.
  • *Single occupancy supplement 450 euros for the entire period.
  • *Double occupancy supplement 250 euros/person. For the entire period.  

When booking program #5 before November 1, 2025, you will receive a free flight Budapest-Rome and a tour to the Vatican!! When booking program #5 before December 1, 2025, you will receive a 100 euro discount    

Applications will be accepted until January 25, 2025. If the limit is reached, the acceptance of applications may be closed earlier.

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