Participation Information
The XIII International Festival for Music and Dance “Abanico” will be held both online and live in Sofia from April 4 to 6, 2025. The competition is open to singers, dancers, musicians (pianists, guitarists, violinists, etc.) from all over the world, with participants having the option to join either live or online. The festival’s main objective is to foster communication and connections between people through the universal language of art.
Categories of Participation:
Musicians: Guitar, piano, violin, flute, cello, woodwinds, brass, and more.
Choirs, Vocal Groups, and Soloists
Dance Ensembles and Soloists: Classical, modern ballet, Latin dance, folklore, acrobatic rock’n’roll (all must perform with Spanish, French, Italian, Romanian, or Portuguese/Brazilian music).
Competition Schedule:
April 5: Instrumental and Classical
April 6-7: Singing and Dance (for all age categories).
Award Ceremony: April 7, 2025 (afternoon).
Performance Details:
Song/Dance Duration: No more than 4 minutes for live performances (no time limit for online participation).
Music Selection: Performances must be in Spanish or any Romance language (French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian). Other languages may be accepted.
Backing Tracks: All songs must be performed with backing tracks or live instruments (inform organizers in advance for live instruments).
Rehearsals: Each contestant will receive 1 minute for stage rehearsal.
Age Categories:
First Category: Under 9
Second Category: 9-12 years
Third Category: 13-15 years
Fourth Category: 16-18 years
Fifth Category: 19+ years (no age limit)
