14th International Festival cruise festival  of Children and Youth Creativity TALENT SHOW

Up to 6 years old
7-9 years old
10-13 years old
14-17 years old 
18+ years old 
Mix

Vocal

Participants: Soloists, duets, trios, ensembles, family groups.
Categories: Pop, folk, classical, original song, jazz, pop/rock.
Performance Requirements:
All vocalists perform live, accompanied by a backing track (-1), a musical instrument (e.g., synthesizer), or a cappella.
Performance duration: Up to 4 minutes.
Dance accompaniment is allowed during the performance.
Evaluation Criteria:
Intonation accuracy and sound quality.
Mastery of performance.
Suitability of the repertoire to the performer’s abilities and age category.
Stage presence and cultural presentation.

Choir Competition

Participants:
Educational and amateur choirs from children’s music schools, arts schools, secondary specialized music institutions, creative centers, university students, and amateur groups.
In children’s choirs, up to 20% of the participants can be adult musicians.
The minimum number of participants: 10 people.
Categories: Folk, Classical, Pop choir, Gospel
Performance Duration: Up to 4 minutes.
Performance Requirements: Live accompaniment is allowed. The use of backing tracks, microphones, and speakers is also permitted.
Evaluation Criteria: Intonation and sound quality. Adherence to the musical score or quality of interpretation (depending on the nomination). Overall impression of the performance.

Choreography

Participants: Soloists, duets, trios, ensembles, family groups.
Categories: Stage choreography (disco, classical jazz, etc.), Folk dance, Stylized folk dance, Ballroom dance (European and Latin American programs), Classical choreography, Sports choreography, Cheerleading, Dance show, Street dance (Hip-Hop, Break-Dance, House, etc.), Contemporary dance (jazz-modern, modern, neo-folk, etc.), Bachata / Salsa
Performance Duration: Up to 4 minutes.
Evaluation Criteria: Plasticity. Synchronization of movements. Artistry. Repertoire suitability to the performer’s skills and age category.

Instrumental Music

Participants: Orchestras, ensembles, soloists.
Categories: String instruments, Plucked instruments, Wind instruments, Percussion instruments, Folk instruments, Keyboard instruments
Age Group: For ensembles, determined by the average age of participants. Teachers are allowed to perform as part of the orchestra, but not exceeding 15% of the total number of participants.
Performance Duration: Up to 4 minutes.
For age groups up to 6 years and 7–12 years, 1 or 2 pieces with a total duration of up to 4 minutes are allowed.
Evaluation Criteria: Instrument proficiency. Intonation accuracy. Mastery of dynamic sound palette. Artistry and artistic interpretation of the musical piece.

Circus Arts / Original Genre

Categories: Acrobatics, Clowning, Gymnastics (sports routines), Contortion, Equilibrism, Juggling, Props-based shows, Illusion
Performance Duration: Up to 4 minutes.
Evaluation Criteria: Level of performance mastery. Artistry. Stage presentation (plasticity, costume, cultural execution). Creative approach to repertoire selection. Artistic design of the program (props).

Theater

Participants: School theaters, youth theaters, theatrical groups, studios, and associations.
Categories: Musical theater (musicals, ballets, operas). Drama theater. Puppet theater. Plastic and mime theater. Street theater. Parody theater
Performance Duration: Up to 10 minutes.
Evaluation Criteria: Level of performance mastery. Artistry. Stage presentation. Creative approach to repertoire selection. Artistic design of the program (props).

Fashion Theater

Participants: Fashion theaters, fashion schools and studios, educational institutions, modeling agencies, and other organizations involved in modeling and clothing design.
Presentation Requirements: Participants present an original collection on a free theme.
Performance Duration: Up to 4 minutes.
Evaluation Criteria: Idea. Integrity of the composition. Originality of the directorial vision. Expressiveness in revealing the collection’s theme. Spectacle and artistry of execution. Plasticity, choreography, and musical accompaniment.

Public Reading Contest

Performance Content: Participants recite short literary works (poems, fairy tales, fables, short stories, or excerpts from prose).
Performance Duration:  Up to 3 minutes.
Evaluation Criteria: Expressiveness of reading. Conveyance of the image or theme.

Non-Competitive Program

Participants: No age restrictions.
Performance Duration: Up to 4 minutes.
Categories: Any of the competition nominations.
Application Requirements: When applying for the non-competitive program, indicate “participation out of competition” in the “nomination” section of the application form. Participants can apply for one or more nominations.

Evaluation System: Performances are scored on a 10-point scale.
Grand Prix: 10 points
Laureates:
1st place: 9 points
2nd place: 8 points
3rd place: 7 points
Diploma Holders:
4th place: 6 points
5th place: 5 points
6th place: 4 points
In each age group and nomination, the jury determines winners based on the average score: Laureates of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees, and Diploma Holders of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees.
Awards are presented based on genres and nominations in the corresponding age categories.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd places are awarded in each nomination and age group.
Duplication of awards is allowed (e.g., two first places, two second places, etc.).
Grand Prix is awarded to a soloist or ensemble regardless of the nomination or age category at the jury’s discretion.
Diplomas: All participants receive diplomas.
Special Prizes: Outstanding participants are recognized with special awards and memorable gifts from sponsors and festival organizers.
Trophies and Medals: Winners (soloists and ensembles) receive trophies, and all participants receive participation medals. Duets, trios, and quartets are awarded large medals with their ranking position.
Gift Certificates: Certificates for participation in one of the 2025 competitions by the Impresa Produce Center (€100, €50, and €20).
Video Recording: Professional video of the participant’s performance (3 cameras, cost €50).
Gifts: Presented by sponsors and the festival organizer.
Special Prizes: For exceptional performance skills. For artistry and spectacular performance.
Copyrights: By submitting an application and participating in the contest, participants consent to photo and video recording, as well as audio recording of their performances on stage and during other festival events. Participants transfer all related copyrights arising from such recordings to the organizer.

(Estonian time)
May 3, 2025 (Saturday)
12:00 – Registration at the port, boarding the ship
13:00 – Soundcheck – Starlight
14:00 – TALENT SHOW Competition – Starlight
18:00 – Departure of the ship
18:10 – Continuation of the competition
20:00 – Show program – Starlight
22:00 – Karaoke, live music, disco
May 4, 2025 (Sunday)
10:30 – Arrival in Stockholm (local time)
10:45–14:00 – Guided tour of Stockholm
14:00–16:00 – Free time in Stockholm
16:00 – Transfer from central Stockholm to the port
17:00 – Boarding the ship
17:30 – Departure to Tallinn
17:00–19:00 – Awards ceremony and gala concert – Starlight
20:00 – Show program
20:30 – Round table discussion for educators and jury members
22:00 – Karaoke, live music, disco
May 5, 2025 (Monday)
10:45 – Arrival at the port in Tallinn
11:30 – Guided tour of Tallinn (for participants with transfers), free time
13:00 – Departure from Tallinn

Registration Fees Per Person:
Soloist: 
€69 (for 1 performance), 
€55 (for 2nd performance), 
€59 (for 1 performance in the non-competitive program).
Duet: 
€35 (for 1 performance), 
€30 (for 2nd performance), 
€25 (for 1 performance in the non-competitive program).
Trio, Quartet: 
€25 (for 1 performance), 
€20 (for 2nd performance), 
€15 (for 1 performance in the non-competitive program).
Group Members (from 5 people): 
€17 (for 1 performance), 
€12 (for 2nd performance), 
€15 (for 1 performance in the non-competitive program).
The Registration Fee Includes: Application review and participant accreditation. Jury work. Diplomas, trophies, and medals. Creative team and organizing committee work.

Cabin Costs Per Person:

B Class (without window):
B4 (4-person cabin): €74/€84
B3 (3-person cabin): €81/€91
B2 (2-person cabin): €97/€107
B1 (1-person cabin): €144/€154
A Class (with window sea view):
A4 (4-person cabin): €81/€91
A3 (3-person cabin): €91/€101
A2 (2-person cabin): €112/€122
A1 (1-person cabin): €183/€193
H Class (with window sea view, family cabins):
H8 (8-person cabin): €84/€94
H7 (7-person cabin): €89/€99
H6 (6-person cabin): €95/€105
H5 (5-person cabin): €104/€114  

If paid before 01.03.2025, you will get €10 off per person on cabin price!
Free accommodation for group leaders with more than 20 participants.

Child Discounts: 
Children aged 0–5 years: Free if they share a bed with a parent.
Children aged 6–11 years: €20 (covers fuel and CO₂ surcharge) if they share a bed with a parent.

The Cabin Cost Includes:
Route: Tallinn–Stockholm–Tallinn (3 days, 2 nights) aboard the Baltic Queen cruise liner.
Accommodation in the selected cabin class.
Reserved cabins for festival participants.
Port fees, fuel surcharge, and CO₂ emission surcharge.
Organizational Costs: Rental of the concert hall, lighting, and sound equipment. Rental of conference rooms and other ship facilities. Services of the light director and sound engineer. Creative team and event organization work.
Show program. Live music.
Disco, karaoke, games, quizzes, and lotteries with fantastic prizes and travel gift cards from Tallink.

Meals:
Breakfast: €19.50 (adults), €9.50 (ages 12–17), €7.50 (ages 6–11).
Dinner: €41.50 (adults), €19 (ages 12–17), €15 (ages 6–11).
Transfer to Tallinn from Riga, Daugavpils, Ventspils, Rezekne, Vilnius, and other cities: €73. Transfer Includes bus and walking tours of Stockholm and Tallinn.
If paid before 01.03.2025 – €63.
For group transfers of 40 people or more, a discount of €5 per participant is provided.
Stockholm Excursion (3 hours): €39. 2 hours on a Swedish bus and 1 hour walking tour. Includes transfer to and from the port.
If paid before 01.03.2025 – €29.

All contest performances are recorded on video and accompanied by photography. Photos will be published on social media with the festival logo. If you wish to receive the original media materials, it is recommended to place your order in advance.
Photography: €29 for 10 shots.
Video Recording: €39 per performance.

Cabins:
Payment for accommodation in the cabin must be made in full within 3 days from the date of invoice issuance.
Other Costs:
Registration fees, meals, transfers, and excursions must be paid by 03.04.2025.
Reservation Requirement:
Applications are only accepted if cabin reservations are made through the organizer.

Participants cover expenses related to travel, medical insurance, and stay at the festival at their own cost or through the organization sponsoring their participation in the competition.
The organizing committee reserves cabins and meals on the ship for international participants, organizes transfers and excursions, and assists with visa arrangements by providing invitations.

Applications are accepted until April 21, 2025, subject to cabin availability on the ship.
Changes to applications of participation made less than 20 days before the competition will incur a €50 fee per change.
No changes are allowed to applications of participation less than 10 days before the competition. If canceled, the registration fee is non-refundable.
All changes are accepted only email: info@impresa.pro

Applications are accepted until April 21, 2025, subject to cabin availability on the ship.
Changes to cruise applications made less than 20 days before the competition will incur a €20 fee per change.
No changes are allowed to cruise applications less than 10 days before the competition.
Cancellation Policy:
If the ticket is canceled by February 28, 25% of the paid cost of the group’s cabins/deck places will be withheld, and the remaining amount will be refunded.
If the ticket is canceled between March 1 and April 1, 50% of the paid cost of the group’s cabins/deck places will be withheld, and the remaining amount will be refunded.
If the ticket is canceled between April 2 and April 14, 75% of the paid cost of the group’s cabins/deck places will be withheld, and the remaining amount will be refunded.
If the ticket is canceled after April 15, 100% of the ticket price is non-refundable.
All changes are accepted only email: info@impresa.pro

Application Submission:
Fill out the Participation Application online: Participation Application Form.
Photo Submission:
Send one photograph for the festival website in .JPG format to info@impresa.pro
Music Submission:
Submit musical accompaniment (backing tracks) to info@impresa.pro
Cruise Application:
Download and fill out the Cruise Application, then email it to info@impresa.pro
Age Restrictions and Consent Forms:
Due to Tallink Grup’s age policy, minors can only travel with a parent or a chaperone aged 25 or older.
For minors traveling without parents:
Download, print, and fill out the Parental Consent form, granting permission for the child to travel.
The accompanying adult (teacher or another adult 25 years or older) must fill out the Leader Consent form, taking responsibility for minors during the trip.
Each teacher may complete one consent form for up to 10 minors.