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International MUSIC & DANCE festival and competition ART FOLK FEST

20 -

29 June, 2025

4.6/5

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Batumi, GEORGIA

All Performing Arts

from 250 €

10 days

Director: ART&WOFA

Deadline:

April 20, 2025

Participation Information



Eligibility:

Participants of all ages are welcome.



Categories for Participation:



Groups:


Vocal:


  • Academic singing

  • Jazz/Rock/Rap singing

  • Folk singing

  • Pop singing



Dance:


  • Folklore dance groups (authentic and stylized)

  • Classical dance groups

  • Contemporary dance (jazz modern, neoclassic)

  • Street dance (hip hop, disco, techno, breakdance, etc.)



Soloists:


Instrumental Performance:


  • Folk instruments (accordion, balalaika, etc.)

  • Wind instruments (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, etc.)

  • Classical instruments (guitar, piano, violin, cello, etc.)

  • Variety instruments (electric guitar, synthesizer, percussion, etc.)



Choreography:


  • Variety dance

  • Folk-stage and folk-stylized dance

  • Modern dance

  • Classical dance

  • Street dance



Vocal:


  • I category: Academic singing

  • II category: Jazz singing

  • III category: Folk singing

  • IV category: Pop singing



Awards:



  • Grand Prize: €1000 for the best performance across all categories.

  • Other Awards: Special prizes for winners in other categories (not cash prizes).


The jury retains the right not to award prizes if no worthy candidates are present and may duplicate certain placements at its discretion.



Jury Composition:


The jury is formed by the Organizing Committee, comprising specialists in culture and art, including composers, singers, choreographers, and teachers. Their decisions are final and not subject to appeal.



Performance Requirements:


Participants will present two shows (3-5 minutes each). In the final concert, only one show will be presented. Music can be live or via phonogram. Participants must submit their program, audio, video files of previous performances, and promotional materials with their application.

Accommodation Information



Accommodation Options (per person for 10 days, including meals and in-country transportation):



  • €250: 10 days at a 2-star hotel (3- and 4-bed rooms)

  • €350: 10 days at a 2-star hotel (2, 3, and 4-bed rooms)

  • €400: 10 days at a 3-star hotel (2- and 3-bed rooms)

  • €500: 10 days at a 5-star hotel (2- and 3-bed rooms)



Special Offers:


  • Every 16th group member is free.

  • Supplement for double room: €5 per day per person.

  • Supplement for single room: €10 per day per person.



Inclusions in Participation Fee:


  • 10 days accommodation in comfortable rooms with TV, private bathroom, and hot water

  • Full board (3 meals per day)

  • Free excursions

  • Full support from staff during the festival



Exclusions:


  • Additional days in hotels: €25, €30, €35 per person per day (depending on selected service category)

  • Optional tours

  • International transport and insurance



Payment Details:

Approved groups must pay a 10% guarantee fee, which will be deducted from the final payment.

A 50% advance payment of the total fee is required, with the remaining 40% due one month before the festival.

Program Information



  • Day 1: Arrival and accommodation of international groups

  • Day 2: Concert at the State Academic Dance and Song Ensemble Arsiani

  • Day 3: Optional excursion or free day in Kobuleti

  • Day 4: Concert at the Musical Center of Batumi

  • Day 5: Optional excursion or free day in Kobuleti

  • Day 6: Concert at Kobuleti Open Theatre

  • Day 7: Day trip to Ureki

  • Day 8: Evening and night excursion in Batumi or free day in Kobuleti

  • Day 9: Trip to Ureki or free day in Kobuleti

  • Day 10: Departure of international groups


For further details or to submit your application, please contact us.

Excursion Information



Participants will have opportunities for optional excursions during the festival. The planned excursions include:



  • Day 3: Optional excursion to Makhuntseti Waterfalls (free day in Kobuleti if not chosen).

  • Day 5: Optional excursion to Kutaisi and Prometheus Cave (cost: €15 per person + entrance fees). Groups not choosing the excursion will have a free day in Kobuleti.

  • Day 7: Day trip to Ureki (beach day with magnetic black sand).

  • Day 8: Evening and night excursion in Batumi (free day in Kobuleti in the first half).

  • Day 9: Trip to Ureki or free day in Kobuleti.



Entrance Fees:


  • Students and pupils: 5 GEL

  • Foreign citizens: 20 GEL

  • Georgian citizens (boat service): 10 GEL

  • Foreign citizens (boat service): 15 GEL


Ticket prices include guide service in Georgian, English, Russian, and German languages.

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