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 October 20, 2025.

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 members – one medal and one diploma! If the group wants a diploma and a medal for each participant for each number, then each performance is paid for without a discount.

Economy Package: $445.

The package price includes:

• 5 nights accommodation in a 4* hotel in 2-3 bed rooms.
• Meals – breakfast
• Transfers airport-hotel-airport (only on official arrival-departure days and in the specified time range. For guestsarriving on other days, the cost of transfers is calculated basedon the number of people and time. (official meeting time from08:00 to 20:00 – included in the package price. For flightsarriving earlier or later, an individual transfer cost is calculated, paid additionally)).
• Organization fee for groups of over 10 people. (up to 10 people Organization fee see below)
• For a group of 10 people. Leader free of charge. Flight notincluded.

Not included:

• Dinners and lunches
• Additional night on request
• Flight Insurance
• Visa
• Participation fee

Economy package with meals $630: same as Economy, plus meals (lunch and dinner buffet).  

• Lux Package $600
• 5 nights accommodation in a 5* hotel in 2-3 bed rooms.
• Meals – breakfast
• Transfers airport-hotel-airport (only on official arrival-departure days and in the specified time range. For guestsarriving on other days, the cost of transfers is calculated basedon the number of people and time. (official meeting time from 08:00 to 20:00 – included in the package price. For flightsarriving earlier or later, an individual transfer cost is calculated, paid additionally)).
• Organization fee for groups of over 10 people. (up to 10 people Organization fee see below)
• For a group of 10 people. Leader free of charge. Flight notincluded.

Not included:

• Dinners and lunches
• Additional night on request
• Flight Insurance
• Visa
• Participation fee

Luxe package with meals $890 same as Luxe, plus meals lunch and dinner buffet.  

Attention! The organizing committee does not guarantee accommodation with other participants, to reduce the cost. Participants and leaders must themselves distribute the wards according to the principle of dividing boys / girls or other options, taking into account that if a couple or 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. Additional charge for single occupancy upon request.

Registration fee:

• Soloists 70$
• Small groups from 2 to 5 people 60$/person
• Groups from 6 to 10 people 50$/person    

Registration fee without accommodation:

• Soloists $150 Small groups from 2 to 5 people $90/person
• Groups from 6 to 10 people $80/person
• Registration fee for groups over 10 people $50/person

Additional nomination: with a 20% discount, groups ofover 10 people pay an extra $30 per person for each number forthe second or more performances. Cups are awarded to groupsof over 10 people. Diploma 1 per group – to the leader, for groupmembers – a commemorative medal with the competition logoand a personalized diploma. Regardless of the number of dancesfor group members – one medal and one diploma! If the groupwants a diploma and a medal for each participant for eachnumber, then each performance is paid for without a discount  

Applications will be accepted until November 20, 2025 If the limit is reached, the acceptance ofapplications may be closed earlier.  

If the participant is unable to attend for any reason: Refund for the accommodation package: 15 to 30 days prior to arrival – 50% and bank charges are retained, less than 15 days prior to arrival – 100% of the payment is retained.

Contacts +359 878422214(WhatsApp), E-mail:  olimpiada@musicclassic.eu, or alliancehotelsbg@gmail.com www.musicclassic.eu Instagram @alliance_of_talents, @souz_talantov  

Attention!!! Applications are considered confirmedonly after 50% payment has been made to theOrganizers’ bank account. If the trip is cancelledafter December 10, the advance payment will not berefunded!

ATTENTION! A SEPARATE APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR EACH GROUP (SOLOIST), NOMINATION, AND AGE CATEGORY! *In the “Number of people” field, if you have several participants and they are accompanied by common leaders and chaperones, fill them out in ONLY ONE application!!! Do not write chaperones in each application. Or make a note that the leaders and chaperones are listed with another (full name) participant. ATTENTION! THE APPLICATION (if it cannot be filled out accurately at the submission stage) can be supplemented or corrected by you before the trip (EXCEPT FOR SOME FIELDS) in agreement with the organizing committee. PLEASE! PROVIDE A FULLY COMPLETED ACCURATE APPLICATION NO LATER THAN 14 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF THE TRIP!!! CHANGES AND ADDITIONS SENT AFTER THE SPECIFIED PERIOD WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!!!

Email for receiving messages and applications: grand-olimpiada@mail.ru