Holiday of Time /Multi genre festival of modern nominations

Festival of modern nominations of creative youth

„Holiday of Time“

Terms: 14. 8. – 28. 8. 2018 / 2019 / 2020

Culture program:

Ceske Budejovice (Czech Republic) * Vienna (Austria) * Venice (Italy) * Rimini (Italy) * San Marino (Italy) * Verona (Italy) * Prague (Czech Republic)

Talented youth in the glow of UNESCO heritage monuments.

Nominations:

Vocal

• Vaudeville song (solo / duet / file)
• Folk song (solo / duet / file)
• Academic genre (solo / duet / file)
• Folk ensembles
• Choirs
• Children’s musical-theatre groups

Choreography

• Folk dance (folk-scenic dance, national dance)
• Classical Dance (academic classical dance)
• Ballroom dancing (standard and Latino program)
• Modern choreography (jazz, pop, contemporary)
• Sport Dance (majorettes, R’n’B, street jazz, hip hop, soul …)
• Vaudeville dance (Rock’n’Roll, cabaret, vaudeville, Charleston, retro, folk stylization)
• „DEBUT“ – performance, which is presented on the stage for the first time (in each direction Choreographic)
• Majorettes

Instrumental music

• Piano (solo)
• String instruments
• Brass Instruments (solo, small formations)
• Percussion (solo, small formations)
• Brass Instruments (ensembles, orchestras)
• Folk instruments (solo, small formations)
• Percussion (ensembles, orchestras)
• Jazz orchestras and ensembles
• Folk orchestras and ensembles
• Mixed orchestras and ensembles
• String orchestras and ensembles
• Vocal and instrumental orchestras and ensembles

The original genre (circus and sports programs)

Theatres:

• Performing Arts, musical theatre, puppet theatre, folk theatre and drama with music and dance elements..

• Artistic creation
• Painting
• Grahics

Arts and Crafts

Art photography

Venues

Competition and gala concert take place on stages constructed on central squares of cities, which are also listed as Unesco World Heritage:

• Jindřichův Hradec
• Český Krumlov
• České Budějovice

The final ceremony takes place on the waterfront of the Italian resort of Rimini, accompanied by professional lighting and fireworks. There are live broadcasts and reports from gala concerts.

The festival is held under the auspices of the Municipality of Czech Budejovice, Trebon and South Bohemia Region.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Festival is open to soloists and groups of young artists aged 7 to 20 years (and adults). Participants in the competition are divided into age categories:

I. age group 7 – 9 yrs. Juveniles I / children 1 8 – 9 yrs.

II. age group 10 – 12 yrs. Juveniles II / children 10 – 11 yrs.

III. age group 12 – 13 yrs. Junior I / Juniors 1 12 – 13 yrs.

IV. age group 14 – 15 yrs. Junior II / Juniors 2 14 – 15 yrs.

V. age group 16 – 17 yrs. Youth I / Youth 1 16 – 17 yrs.

VI. age group 18 – 20 yrs. Youth II / Youth 12 18 – 20 yrs.

VII. age group od 21 yrs. Adults I / Adults 1 od 21 yrs.

VIII. age group Adults II

Activities within the festival:

• Competition in various nominations
• The opening ceremony
• Master classes led by leading European pedagogues (advanced registration required)
• Discos for the participants, creative meetings with other members, an extensive cultural program
• The ceremony associated with the winners awarding and gala concert of Laureates accompanied by fireworks
• Common finale on the festival anthem
• commemorative gifts
• VIP meetings for leaders
• Interviews and reports for TV and print, Internet broadcasting

Requirements and evaluation criteria

Vocal

Participants will present two different works, whose total length must not exceed 7 minutes

• Vocal performance
• Compliance with art repertoire and age categories exiting
• Scenicity (sculpture, culture, performance, props)
• Musical and artistic interpretation of a musical work
• Artistic image

Choreography

Participants will present two different works, whose total length must not exceed 7 minutes

• Performance
• Performance technology
• Compositional structure
• Compliance with art repertoire and age categories exiting
• Costumes and decorations
• Scenicity (sculpture, culture, performance, props)
• Compliance musical material and choreography
• Art, artistic recitation image
• For folk dances preserve and pass on local traditions
• Artistic Performance

Instrumental music

Instrumental soloists will present two different works in a total length of 7 minutes max. Instrumental ensembles must not exceed 10 minutes.

• Skills (holding instruments, sound, technique, rhythm, dynamics recitation)
• Difficulty of repertoire
• Scenicity (costumes, props, level design)
• Sound balance (orchestra)
• Art

The original genre (sports and circus programs)

Participants and groups representing the original program genre with a total length up to 10 minutes.

• Level of performance (technology)
• The level of preparation circus
• The complexity of the program
• Scenicity (costumes, props)

Performing arts

Participants will present two different works at a total length of at least 10 minutes

• Originality and topicality of ideas
• Costumes
• Compliance of repertoire with age performers
• Integrity idea of the show (linking all the elements: directing, music, costumes, performing arts, entertainment, drama)

Music, folklore and drama theatre

Participants will present two different works at a total length of at least 10 minutes

• Performance
• Performance technology
• Compositional structure
• Compliance with art repertoire and age categories exiting
• Costumes and decorations
• Scenicity (sculpture, culture, performance, props)
• Compliance musical material and choreography
• Art, artistic recitation image
• For folk dances preserve and pass on local traditions
• Artistic Performance

Fine Arts

Two works done by any technique in A1, A2 and A3 will be evaluated at each participant

• Skills
• Design technology
• Personification of intent

Arts and Crafts

Maximum 5 works from each participant will be accepted to the competition.

• Artistic skills
• Originality of design
• Originality of execution

Works in nomination paintings, drawings and photographs should conform to the required format, should be in a fixed frame (if possible decorative) and be able to hang.

ORGANISATIONAL AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

It is desirable that the choice of repertoire and costumes match the name of the festival

• Sound recording must be at every performance available separately and passed on to the organizers on signed CDs.
• Use your own music. Media: Audio CD-R discs (each CD can be only one song and CD must be labelled with the ensemble name and city). The group should have duplicates.
• Singers are not allowed to perform with the accompaniment of phonograms “+”

All artwork and photos must have (on the back side) printed document with information in the following order:

• Surname, first name and age of the participant
• Title of the work
• Nominations
• Surname and the name of the head Ensemble (ring, studies, etc …) or teacher (if available)
• Organizations representing workers and creative participant stating the city and country (if available)
• Contact phone number and address

GENERAL PROVISIONS

• The Organizing Committee is responsible for preparation and organization of the festival
• The organizing committee approves members of the jury
• The organizing committee reserves the right to use and distribute audio recordings, video recordings and press materials about participants, without compensation for their use
• The Program of performances can be edited and changed 30 days prior to the start of the festival. Less than 30 days prior to the opening of the festival no changes, such as changing the name of the leader will be accepted.
• The competition takes place without the presence of the public, only in the presence of the jury and group leaders is accepted.
• Concert program – participants (ensembles and soloist) of the opening concert are elected by a professional jury, based on the results of the closed competition.
• The order of performances program is prepared with respect to the preparation of individual performances and cannot be changed.
• Individual rehearsals are held according to the program in places of accommodation. Time of the rehearsals before the closed competition is not determined. Common rehearsal of the final is held before the public concert.
• Participants on gala concert are Diplomates and Laureates presenting one or two competition performances. All participants of In case of delay for the rehearsal, a spare time will be provided on behalf of the technical conditions of the stage.
• In case of necessity of a longer time for the rehearsal, this must be consulted with the Organizing Committee.
• At the beginning of common rehearsal of the final, all individual rehearsals are ended.
• Program of the gala concert is determined by the festival director, and on the basis of the jury’s decision, which is final and unchangeable.
• Violation of the provisions of the festival can be a reason for exclusion from the competition.
• Organizing Committee reserves full copyright on audio, video, photographs, sound recordings and broadcasts, taken from festival concerts.
• The organizer reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions.

Groups and their leaders bear the responsibility for the physical security of equipment in halls, hotels and theatres. By submitting the application, the groups express agreement with the terms of the international festival.

Participants in the festival competition: in the competition can participate: ensembles, soloists, small formations aged 6 to 28 years, as well as students of higher and secondary special schools up to the age of 21 years.

Festival jury

Performances are evaluated on the basis of 20 point system

The competition program is evaluated by an independent jury composed of prominent personalities from the arts and culture, professional art teachers, sponsors, media representatives, producers and directors from Czech and European theatres.

The jury has the right to choose the best numbers to the final gala concert.

The chairman of the choreographic jury is Mgr. Miroslav Pešíková (national artist and a merited member of the National theatre in Prague).

Chairman of the music jury is Doc. Mgr. Jan Maria Dobrodinský, educator, composer, conductor, honorary conductor of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, holder of prestigious award from Czech Minister of Culture, winner of Bedrich Smetana award.

The chairman of the art jury is the gallerist, artist and member of the union of visual artists of the Czech Republic, Mr. Jiří Kremlin.

The decision of the jury is approved and registered in the report, it is final and cannot be changed.

Support of the festival participants

• Grand Prix

• 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd degree Laureate
• 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd degree Diplomant
• Festival participant
• Groups from 10 people will receive a cup of Bohemian glass, soloists, laureates of the first degree and small formations will get commemorative gifts, as well as holders of 1st place – diplomas from the World Cultural Union.
• Sponsors of groups (if they are listed in the application) will receive letters of thanks)

Special awards

• Prize of the jury for talented speech (which may be given to a member of ensemble without applying for solo nominations);
• Prize of the jury for pedagogue for preparation of the ensemble at a high level;
• Diploma of the Jury for the best choreographic work
• Diploma of the Jury for the best conductor’s job
• “Happy Birthday” greeting including a gift for the head of the group, having the birthday on the day of the concert.

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the program of the day.

Awards and prizes

• Grand Prix

• 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd degree Laureate
• 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd degree Diplomant
• Festival participant
• Groups from 10 people will receive a cup of Bohemian glass, soloists, laureates of the first degree and small formations will get commemorative gifts, as well as holders of 1st place – diplomas from the World Cultural Union.
• Sponsors of groups (if they are listed in the application) will receive letters of thanks)

The decision of the jury is final and unchangeable.

Following documents, confirming participation, shall to be sent via email: festival@praha-cz.net, nebo info@praha-cz.net , or fax: +420 267 911 783:

1. Application for participation in the festival, signed by the manager of group and confirmation of registration fee payment in amount of € 30/person. This fee is included in the final billing

Applications are accepted by 10. 6.2018 / 2019 / 2020

2. Questionnaire of participant or group, signed by the manager

Partially completed application form, or partly completed questionnaires are not accepted and will not be included in the competition.

3. Something about the group – CV (10 lines)
4. Photo of the group/participant

PARTICIPATION

Each participant of the festival (ensemble or soloist) shall submit an application to the organizing committee and the following documents confirming the intention to participate in the festival:

The completed form, which is placed on the website of “International Youth Forum “ http://www.forum-festival.com/cz/prihlaska

Tel.: +420 222 240 069;; +420 267 911 785; +420 603 163 155

Fax: +420 267 911 783

Email: festival@praha-cz.net; info@praha-cz.net

http://www.children-festivals.com

In response to the application form, the Organizing Committee will send official invitation with the name of the group, the name of the manager and confirmation of reservations, for possible consulate needs. Participants of the festival will receive a competitive program, corresponding with the declared category.

After submitting an application, the advance payment in amount of 1.500 EUR is required. This amount is considered as an advance and is reflected in the final overall budget. The remaining amount – the supplement is necessary to transfer to a bank account of the organizer no later than three weeks prior to arrival.

In case of interest for transportation it is necessary to confirm the order 60 days before arrival.

The price for transportation is determined individually in relation to the program each group. In case of early application, the transfers from and to the airport (Prague, Vienna), and in the days of tours, are free of charge, within programs: V-1; V-1 (economy); V-2; V-2 (economy).

Price depends on the total number of persons in the group.

COST OF PARTICIPATION – Participation in the festival is paid