International Competition & Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music ‘’STELLE DI ROMA" 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. 

FESTIVAL PROGRAM / 2 nights 

1st day, 26.04.2025
– Arrival to Rome (Italy), self-transportation to the hotel,
- check-in at the hotel (after 15:00 p.m.) and accommodation.
- Free time in Rome. 

In the evening – organizing meeting for art directors, group leaders, teachers and choreographers with the Organizing Committee. Overnight in Rome. 

2nd day, 27.04.2025
– Breakfast in the hotel.
- FESTIVAL DAY PROGRAMME: stage testing, sound check, general rehearsal. OPENING CEREMONY in the THEATER OF ROME, performances of the participants. CLOSING CEREMONY, GALA CONCERT of WINNERS, AWARD CEREMONY. Transportation services are not included to the price!
- Return to the hotel. Overnight in Rome. 

3rd day, 28.04.2025
– Breakfast in the hotel.
Check out from the hotel (till 10:00 am). Departure from Rome. 

*** The organizer reserves the right to alter the festival day within the set festival program. The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event program*** If necessary, changes may be made to its content, method and organization before or during the event, insofar as these changes do not substantially diminish the described benefits of the event for the participant(s). 

PERFORMANCE TIME LIMITS:

• FOLKLORE GROUPS – up to 8 minutes for 1 performance in main competitive discipline DANCE GROUPS – up to 8 minutes / max. 3 dances
• VOCAL GROUPS / CHORAL FORMATION / CHOIRS – up to 8 minutes 
• ORCHESTRAS / MUSIC BANDS – up to 8 minutes
• THEATERS – up to 8 minutes for 1 performance in main competitive discipline
• FASHION THEATERS & MODELS SCHOOLS – up to 8 minutes
• SMALL FORMS (up to 10 performers) – up to 7 minutes
• TRIOS & QUARTETS – up to 5 minutes in main competitive discipline
• SOLOISTS & DUETS – up to 5 minutes in main competitive discipline

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 AGE 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.