You can download the Rules here.
You can download the Entry form for Vocal here.
You can download the Entry form for Choreography here.
You can download the Entry form for Models and Prince & Princess here.
RULES
For the International Festival
STARS OF THE WORLD - ALEXANDRA – PRINCESS ANGEL 2022
Organizer: Art company “New Stars” , Sofia, Bulgaria
Dates: 24– 29 August 2022 6 days, 5 nights
/arrival – 24 August, departure – 29 August,
airport Varna / bus station / railway station Varna/
The organizational committee can meet you at the airport. This is subject of additional agreement.
If your country needs visa support, please let us know in advance.
FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT TRAVEL - WE ANNOUNCE ONLINE PARTICIPATION.
The rules are the same except that you must send a video of the performances / vocal and/or choreography / as YouTube link. You can see the fees in the fees document.
Place: Summer resort “Albena”, Varna, Bulgaria
Hotel and meals: according to the chosen accommodation option
Mission: The main mission of the Festival is to unite children and youths from all over the world who have interests and talents in the main directions of performing arts – singing, dancing and fashion.
The Festival supports Art Company “New Stars” international campaign against violence over children “Alexandra – Princess Angel”.
Delegates: In the International Festival STARS OF THE WORLD – ALEXANDRA PRINCESS ANGEL can participate collectives, groups, soloists in the directions “Vocal”, “Choreography” and “Fashion”. The age of the delegates is over 4 years old (no upper limit).
Age categories: The soloists are separated in age groups as follows: 4-6; 7-9; 10-12; 13-15, 16-19, over 20 years. The age is counted on 24 of August 2022 and is proven by document – ID, passport or birth certificate.
Age groups for vocal groups: up to 13 years, 14-19 years, over 20 years; in mixed groups the age group is determined by the age of the oldest participant.
Note: The organizers have the right to make changes in the age groups.
DIRECTIONS OF THE FESTIVAL:
- The delegates in “Vocal” and “Choreography” choose the nominations they would like to participate in. The delegates can be soloists, duets, trios, quartets, quintets, vocal groups.
- The International Jury evaluates technique, artistry, overall impression, stage behavior and costumes, choice of song according to the age and qualities of the participant.
- Vocal
- Each delegate can perform one song with duration no more than 3.30 minutes in each of the chosen nominations:
- World Hit – the most popular songs in the world since the 50s
- Song in native language – in the language of the delegate;
- Musical or Film music
- Folklore Song – from different countries;
- Song from the repertoire of Philipp Kirkorov – in honor of the famous singer who was born in Varna, Bulgaria.
- Academic vocal
- Choreography
- Each solo dance should be up to 2.30 min, and for each group – up to 4 min.
- Nominations:
- Contemporary dances and modern ballet;
- Classical ballet;
- Folklore dances;
- Standard and latino dances;
- Character dances;
- Hip-hop.
- Fashion - Nominations in “Fashion”:
- Soloists – models present 2 shows with the following costumes:
- Sailor style costume;
- Evening / official wear;
- The shows are presented with common choreography and music.
- Fashion theatres – they present one collection of their choice with duration 5-7 minutes, with their own choreography and musical accompaniment; minimum of 5 participants in the Fashion Theatre. The group can present a few separate collections, and for each one additional fee is paid.
- Photomodel – distant contest – the delegates send 5-7 professional photos to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The prizes will be given during the competition or will be sent by post later.
- Competition „Prince & Princess of the Festival“
All delegates can participate; they present themselves in two rounds:
- Casual style /everyday/;
- Self-presentation – up to 30 seconds (name, country, hobbies, etc);
- Official / elegant costumes.
- The delegates prepare the costumes; the shows are with common music and choreography.
- All delegates can participate in as many nominations as they want; the nominations are paid additionally. Each participation is evaluated and awarded separately. More than one participation in a nomination is allowed. Each song or dance is evaluated individually.
FESTIVAL PROGRAM
24 August 2022 – Wednesday
- Arrival and accommodation of the delegations. Registration of all delegates
- Work meeting of all national directors and jury members /in the evening/
25 August 2022 – Thursday
- Rehearsal for Opening Ceremony
- Competition
- Parade in national costumes and flags of the countries;
- Opening Ceremony
- Presentation of the International Jury
- Evening of Nations – each country is presented in interesting way in 5 minutes. Delegations can present typical meals, delicacies, traditions, etc. Everyone can participate – delegates, parents, national directors. The delegates exchanges business cards and small souvenirs (optional).
26 August 2022 – Friday
- Competition
- Evening of Neptune – the delegates welcome the King of the Seas, wearing carnival costumes;
- Competition “Prince & Princess of the Festival”
27 August 2022 – Saturday
- Competition
- Presentation of the national directors and their activities; official invitations for various international festivals
28 August 2022 – Sunday
- Masterclasses and workshops – additional schedule
- Awarding Ceremony
- Gala concert
29 August 2022 – Monday
- Departure of the delegations. See you soon!
Note: This is tentative program. You will receive the official program one week before the Festival.
WHAT TO BRING
Costumes:
- Costume and accessories for each performance;
- National costume for Opening Ceremony;
- Carnival costume for the Evening of Neptune;
- Official wear for the Awarding Ceremony;
- Small flag on a stick (around 15/30 cm);
- Big flag (size 100/80 cm);
- Small souvenirs / business cards for exchange with other delegates (optional).
Musical accompaniment :
- The musical accompaniment must be sent in advance to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. until 15.08.2022; each music should be named with the delegate’s name and country, nomination and song name;
- The musical accompaniment is given at registration on CD or USB flash, each song on separate USB written with the delegate’s name and country, nomination and song name;
- Duration of each performance for Vocal – up to 3.30 minutes /longer performances will be stopped/. Soloists are allowed to have pre-recorded backing vocals, and the chorus is allowed to have the lead melodic line, but only when improvising. Instrumental tracks with pre-recorded lead vocals in verses or doubled throughout the choruses will not be accepted.
- Duration of each performance for Choreography – up to 2.30 min for solo, up to 4 min for groups.
- Duration of each performance for Fashion Theatres – 5-7 minutes.
INTERNATIONAL JURY
The International Jury consists of specialists in different areas – national directors, specialists and professionals in music and show business, singers, designers, journalists, producers, etc.
The decision of the Jury is final and not an object of discussion.
PRIZES & AWARDS
The overall prize fund of the International festival “STARS OF THE WORLD – ALEXANDRA PRINCESS ANGEL” is 10 000 euros, including awards, prizes, medals, crowns, sashes, certificates, diplomas, trophies, invitations to international festivals and events, money prizes.
- All delegates receive certificates for their participation;
- There are awards of the partners and sponsors of the Festival;
- There are special awards of the Festival:
- For youngest delegate;
- For most attractive presentation in the Evening of nations;
- For most attractive group / delegation;
- For best national costume;
- For best national director;
- For best vocal teacher and choreographer;
- For best designer, etc.
- There are winners in the competition “Prince & Princess of the Festival” – they receive exclusive crowns, sashes, diplomas, gifts;
- The laureates receive personal invitations for prestigious international events and projects in Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic, Turkey, etc.
- Some of the laureates in “Fashion” will receive personal invitations for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Moscow, Russia;
- Awards in “Fashion”:
- Awards in the distance contest “Photomodels” – winners receive exclusive crowns, sashes, medals;
- In each age group are chosen winners; they receive exclusive crowns and sashes;
- In the whole direction “Fashion” is chosen “Grand Prize” winner – individual model and fashion theatre. They receive exclusive crowns, sashes and medals.
- Awards in “Vocal” and “Choreography”:
- In each age group are awarded first, second and third degrees laureates;
- In each age group are awarded winners – gold, silver and bronze medals;
- In each nomination is chosen one Grand Prize winner who receives exclusive trophy, diploma and award;
- Among all “Grand Prize” winners in is chosen one Super Grand Prize winner.
CONFIRM YOUR PARTICIPATION:
To confirm your participation please send the following information to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
until 1st of August 2022:
- Filled-in entry form;
- 2 photos of the delegate /full body and portrait photos, good resolution appropriate for the catalogue of the festival/
- Payment of the total sum until 10 of August, 2022.
CONTACTS:
Art company “New Stars”, Sofia, BULGARIA
+359 887 10 10 31
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