International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Competition and Festival of Arts Montenegro Stars
Budva, Montenegro
26 August - 30 August
Overview
5th International Competition and Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music "MONTENEGRO STARS" invites participants from all over the world to Montenegro - a country in the south of the Balkans, known for its gastronomy, olive oils, wines, beautiful landscapes, magnificent beaches in cozy bays and ancient cities.
The main advantages of resting in this place include clear Adriatic Sea, sandy or pebbled beaches,
air filled with aromas of eucalyptus and cypress, safety and tranquility.
The main message of the 5th International multi-genre Competition and Festival of Arts "MONTENEGRO STARS 2023" is the search and discovery of new talents among children's, youth and amateur art teams and soloists, the establishment of international friendships, the exchange of experience and creative achievements of participants from around the world, the improvement of professional skills and qualifications of art leaders.
Competitive and festival performances will be held on open stages. Participation in the International multi-genre Competition and Festival of Arts "MONTENEGRO STARS 2023" gives you the opportunity to perform at festival venues in front of an authoritative JURY and demonstrate your creative results to the public!
There is a lot of possibilities for free time activities in Montenegro such as sightseeing tours to the amazing cities of Budva, Pertovac and Sveti Stefan, to Kotor, as well as to visit many other amazing places that can be reached in one day.
Accommodation
DISCOUNT: every 25th person in the group is free of charge (24 paying participants + 1 free)
plus
-MEMBERS OF ART GROUPS – 20 EURO per participant for 1 competitive discipline
-TRIOS and QUARTETS – 40 EURO per participant for 1 competitive discipline
-SOLOISTS and DUETS – 55 EURO per person for 1 competitive discipline
*VISUAL ART participation: 10 EURO
- 4 overnights in hotel cat. 3* or 4* on basis HB (buffet breakfast and dinner).
- Accommodation in QDRPL and TRPL. We give only 2 DBL/TWIN for group leaders and drivers per group (more 45 persons)
- Meals: HALF BOARD (4x buffet breakfast + 4x dinner)
- OFFICIAL LETTER OF INVITATION and other documents
- PERFORMACE IN COMPETITIVE & FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
- DIPLOMAS, PRIZES and MEDALS
- EXTRA OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL: 40 EURO per person a night with HB in 3* / 50 EURO per person a night with HB in 4*
- Extra payment for DBL or TWIN accommodation: +60 EURO per person to Festival price
- Extra payment for SNGL accommodation: +120 EUR per person to Festival price
- Travel expenses (COVID-19 requirements such as vaccination card, PCR-tests and others, transportation of participants, travel insurance, entrance visa to Montenegro, transfers in Montenegro, bus parking, lunches and dinners, entrance tickets to sightseeing objects, tickets to public traffic, optional excursions
As confirmation of its participation in this folklore festival, a group pays 30% in advance and the rest not later than 15 days before the festival by bank transfer.
This deposit is non-reimbursable if you later decide not to come, for any reason. In case of unexpected circumstances or Force Majeure, the organizer reserves the right to change the date of the event or to postpone it for the next year.
Dates
- 26/08/2024 - 30/08/2024
Pricing
26/08 - 30/08
- 5 days (4 nights) = 145 € per person
Itinerary
FESTIVAL PROGRAM:
1st day, AUGUST 26, 2024 – Arrival to Montenegro. After 15:00 – check-in and accommodation in the hotel. Free time and relax on the beach. Dinner in the hotel.
2nd day, AUGUST 27, 2024 – Breakfast in the hotel. Free time and relax on the beach. Dinner in the hotel.
3rd day, AUGUST 28, 2024 – Breakfast in the hotel. FESTIVAL DAY PROGRAM Dinner in the hotel.
4th day, AUGUST 29, 2024 – Breakfast in the hotel. FESTIVAL DAY PROGRAM Dinner in the hotel.
5th day, AUGUST 30, 2024 – Breakfast in the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Departure from Montenegro.
GENERAL INFORMATION, PERFORMANCE TIME LIMITS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
International Competition and Festival of Arts “MONTENEGRO STARS” is determined for soloists, ensembles and groups of young performers from different countries of the world. The competitive program of the participants is approved by the Organizing Committee on the basis of applications received. The schedule of the competitive programme for all participants is determined in advance and depends on the age of the participants. All participants should prepare a competitive program within the time limits specified for each competitive discipline: 4 minutes for soloists and duets, 6 minutes for small formations and 8 minutes for ensembles and groups.
Participants of International Competition and Festival of Arts “MONTENEGRO STARS” are divided in the following age categories:
MINI KIDS - from 6 to 8 years, CHILDREN - from 9 to 12 years, JUNIORS 1 - from 13 to 15 years, JUNIORS 2 - from 16 to 18 years, ADULTS 1 - from 19 years to 25 years, ADULTS 2 - from 26 years and older, SENIORS - from 50 years and older, MIXED GROUPS.
The jury evaluates the skills of the participants during the competitive performance in each competitive discipline and in each age category in accordance with the 10-points evaluation systems. Results of the art competition and festival are being summed up by the end of all competitive performances.
AWARDS: The Organizing Committee awards diplomas of participation, diplomas of Laureate of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades, Winner of the Grand Prix and festival medals to all participants. Ensembles and groups of 3 or more persons receive one big cup or trophy of the festival and Diploma, soloists and duets receive one small cup or trophy of the festival and Diploma. The absolute Winner of the festival receives the Grand Prix of the festival and Diploma Grand Prix. All teachers, choreographers, group and ensemble leaders also receive the Diplomas of Festival.
THE MAIN TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: ALL AUDIO SOUND RECORDS FOR THE COMPETITIVE PROGRAM MUST BE SENT TO THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE BY EMAIL at least 14 days before arrival. All audio sound records for the competitive program must be recorded only in the usual audio format. All audio sound records must be of high quality, with clean editing and cuts. The participants must inform the Organizer if the music stops and starts again after pause or contains silence within the musical composition.
THE DETAILED REGULATIONS OF ART FESTIVAL PLEASE ASK IN THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JUNE 2024