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DEBUT PREMIUM 2024
November 29 – December 1, 2024
Contest day – December 1, 2024
Bulduru prospekts 64/68, Jurmala, Latvia
Concert Hall Jurmala Lielupe Hotel Spa & Conferences By Semarah
Contests by genre, nominations, age groups and non-competitive program:
- Competition of instrumental music performers
- Choral Art Competition
- Vocal competition
- Choreography Competition
- Circus Art Competition
- Theater Competition
- Fashion Theater Competition
- Non-competitive program
COMPETITION OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PERFORMERS
Participants: soloists, small forms (duet, trio, quartet, quintet), ensembles (up to 12 people), orchestras.
Competitive nominations:
- classical music
- folk music
- classical music in modern processing
- jazz
- modern music
Each participant or team can perform in several nominations.
Tools:
- string instruments
- keyboard instruments
- plucked instruments
- wind instruments
- percussion instruments
- folk instruments
- bowed instruments
Age categories:
- 7-9 years old
- 10-13 years old
- 14-17 years old
- 18+ years
- old mixed
The age group of the teams is determined by the average age of the participants.
Program requirements:
The participants of the competition need to prepare one work or two works of different characters, with a total duration of up to 4 minutes.
Exceeding the timekeeping of the executable program is not allowed. If the performance time is exceeded, the jury has the right to stop the performance and lower the score.
Ensemble from 4 to 12 people – participation of the concertmaster is allowed
Orchestra from 13 people – teachers are allowed to perform as part of the orchestra, but not more than 15% of the total number of participants
Evaluation criteria:
- purity of intonation and sound quality
- performing skills
- compliance of the repertoire with performing capabilities and the age category of the performer
- stage culture
CHORAL ART COMPETITION
Participants: choirs consisting of at least 10 people.
Competitive nominations:
- pop vocals
- folk singing
- academic vocals
- gospel
Age categories:
- 7-9 years old – junior group
- 10-13 years old children ‘s choir
- 14-17 – year – old teen choir
- 18+ years – youth choir
- Mixed
Program requirement: the participants of the competition need to prepare one work or two works of different characteristics.
The duration of the performance is up to 4 minutes.
During performances, it is allowed to use “live” accompaniment, phonograms, as well as sound-amplifying equipment (microphones and speakers).
Evaluation criteria:
- intonation
- sound quality
- compliance with the score or interpretation quality (depending on the nomination)
- overall impression of the performance
VOCAL COMPETITION
Participants: soloists, duets, trios, groups of 4 people.
Nominations:
- pop
- folk
- author’s song
- jazz
- pop rock
- academic vocals (opera, large form, mass, pastoral)
Participants can apply in one or more nominations.
Age categories:
- up to 6 years old
- 7-9 years old
- 10-13 years old
- 14-17 years old
- 18+ years old
- Mixed
Vocalists sing with a “live voice” accompanied by the soundtrack “-1” or a musical instrument (synthesizer, etc.) or a cappella.
The duration of the number is up to 3.30 minutes.
Backup dancing is allowed during the performance.
Evaluation criteria:
- purity of intonation and sound quality
- performing skills
- compliance of the repertoire with performing capabilities and the age category of the performer
- stage culture
CHOREOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Participants: soloists, duets, trios, groups of 4 people.
Nominations:
- Classical choreography
- Dance show
- Children’s dance (up to 12 years old)
- Sports choreography
- Modern choreography (jazz, modern, neoclassical, contemporary, neo-folk, afro)
- Variety choreography
- Folk choreography
- Stylization of folk dance
- Street dance (hip-hop, house, techno, disco, break dance)
Participants can apply in one or more nominations.
Age categories:
- up to 6 years old
- 7-9 years old
- 10-13 years old
- 14-17 years old
- 18+ years old
- Mix
The duration of the number is up to 4 minutes.
Evaluation criteria:
- plasticity
- synchronicity of movements
- artistry
- compliance of the repertoire with performing capabilities and the age category of the performer
CIRCUS ART COMPETITION
Participants: children’s and youth circus studios and educational institutions.
Nominations:
- acrobatics
- clowning
- gymnastics
- rubber
- balancing
- juggling
- show with an object
- illusion
Age categories:
- 7-9 years old
- 10-13 years old
- 14-17 years old
- 18+ years old
- Mix
The duration of the number is up to 4 minutes.
Evaluation criteria:
- level of performing skills
- artistry
- scenic (plastic, costume, performance culture)
- creative approach to the selection of repertoire, artistic design of the program (props)
THEATER COMPETITION
Nominations:
- musical theater (musical, ballet, opera)
- drama theater
- puppet
- theater plastic and pantomime
- theater street theater
- parody theater
Participants can apply in one or more nominations.
Age categories:
- up to 10 years
- 11-13 years old
- 14-17 years old
- 18+ years old
- Mixed
The duration of the number is up to 10 minutes.
Evaluation criteria:
- level of performing skills
- artistry
- staginess
- creative approach to the selection of repertoire
- artistic design of the program (props)
FASHION THEATER COMPETITION
Participants demonstrate the author’s collection on a free topic.
Participants can submit one or more collections.
Age categories:
- up to 10 years
- 11-13 years old
- 14-17 years old
- 18+ years old
The duration of the number is up to 4 minutes.
Evaluation criteria:
- idea
- is the integrity of the composition
- the originality of the director’s decision
- the imagery of the disclosure of the theme of the collection
- the entertainment
- artistry of the performance
- of plastic
- choreography
- musical design
NON-COMPETITIVE PROGRAM
Participants: age is not limited.
The duration of performances is up to 3 minutes (choirs and orchestras up to 4 minutes).
Nominations: any of the nominations.
When submitting an application for an out-of-competition program, specify ‘participation out of competition’ in the questionnaire in the ‘nomination’ section.
PROGRAM
November 29 (Friday)
14:00 – Arrival of participants
16:00 – SPA
18:00 – Dinner
November 30 (Saturday)
9:00 – Breakfast
11:00-13:00 – Bus and walking excursion (Riga, Jurmala) if you wish
13:00 – 15:00 – Old Town walk
17:00 – Dinner
19:00 – Participants and organizers meetup evening
20:00-21:00 – Entertainment program
December 1 (Sunday)
8:00 – Breakfast
8:00-9:30 – Sound Check
10.00-21.00 – Contests by nominations and awarding by blocks:
- vocal
- choreography
- circus art
- theater
- fashion theater
JURY
Producers, teachers of specialized educational institutions, heads of creative collectives and organizations, cultural and art figures from different countries are invited to the jury.
The performances of the participants are evaluated according to a 10-point system.
A member of the jury does not evaluate a participant if he is the leader or teacher of this participant.
The jury’s decision is final and cannot be changed.
AWARDING
Places and awards are awarded to participants in each category and age group.
1st, 2nd and 3rd places are awarded in each category and age group.
Duplication of prize places is allowed (two first places, second, etc.).
The Grand Prix – 10 points.
The Grand Prix is awarded to the soloist or team, regardless of the nomination and age category, by the decision of the jury.
The Grand Prix may not be awarded if the participants do not have the highest score.
| 1st place – 9 points 2nd place – 8 points 3rd place – 7 points | 4th place – 6 points 5th place – 5 points 6th place – 4 points |
All soloists and teams that take 1st, 2nd, 3rd place receive cups, duets, trios and quartets receive large medals.
All participants receive commemorative medals and diplomas for participation.
The best participants are awarded with special prizes and memorable gifts from the sponsors and organizers of the festival.
Special Awards
Certificates worth €50 and €100 from the organizing committee, as well as gifts from sponsors.
COMPETITIVE REQUIREMENTS
To participate in the competition, you must send:
- An application for participation in the competition to the organizing committee’s e-mail
- Musical accompaniment of the number, for vocalists the soundtrack “-1”
- Creative biography
- 1-2 photos (in JPG 300 DPI format)
- Link to the video with the participant’s speech posted on the Internet
- Pay the registration fee.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Technical requirements (microphones, racks, props) must be agreed with the organizers when submitting an application.
Up to 30% of performers of a younger or older age category are allowed to participate in the room.
Submitting an application for the competition means agreeing to the terms of this regulation and confirming the accuracy of the information provided.
COPYRIGHT
By submitting an application and participating in the competition, the contestants agree to take photos and videos, as well as audio recordings of their performances on stage and other events of the competition and transfer the copyright arising from this to the organizer of the competition.
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
The expenses related to travel, accommodation, and medical insurance are carried out by the participants at their own expense or at the expense of the sending party.
For foreign participants, the organizing committee helps in obtaining visas to Latvia.
If a participant voluntarily refuses to perform, no refund will be provided.
If the application is submitted after 15.11.2024, the participation fee increases by 10 €
Applications are accepted until November 23, 2024.
REGISTRATION FEES FOR PARTICIPATION (for 1 person)
For 1 performance:
Soloist: 69 €, if paid before November 15; 79 €, if paid after November 15.
Duet: 35 €, if paid before November 15; 45 €, if paid after November 15.
Trio: 30 €, if paid before November 15; 40 €, if paid after November 15.
Team member (4 persons): 20 €, if paid before November 15; 30 €, if paid after November 15.
For 2 performances:
Soloist: 55 €, if paid before November 15; 65 €, if paid after November 15.
Duet: 30 €, if paid before November 15; 40 €, if paid after November 15.
Trio: 25 €, if paid before November 15; 35 €, if paid after November 15.
Team member (4 persons): 15 €, if paid before November 15; 25 €, if paid after November 15.
COST OF ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD (for 1 person)
Accommodation in rooms (double, triple or quadruple hotel rooms)
Package 1
3 days, 2 nights (November 29 – December 1): 175 €, if paid before November 15; 185 €, if paid after November 15 (includes: 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, SPA access).
4 days, 2 nights (November 29 – December 2): 225 €, if paid before November 15; 245 €, if paid after November 15 (includes: 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts, SPA access).
Package 2
2 days, 1 night (November 30 – December 1): 80 €, if paid before November 15; 90 €, if paid after November 15 (includes: 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, SPA access).
For group leaders from 20 people, accommodation is free of charge (accommodation with a group).
WHERE TO PAY
Impresa Events
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IBAN: LV88HABA0551057260928
BIC: HABALV22
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ORGANIZERS
Impresa Production Center in cooperation with the International Creative Association Intermedia and the International Charitable Cultural Foundation Dzintara zvaigzne.
The main projects since 1996: the festival “Morning Star–Jurmala” together with Yuri Nikolaev, the competition of young performers “Moscow–Jurmala”, the reality show Hello, Jurmala, international festivals Art-Turnir, Debut Premium, Baltic Lyre, Christmas Surprise, Amberstar, Talent Show, Baltic Voyage.
Since 2002, cooperation with production centers and festivals: “Slavic Bazaar in Vitebsk” (Belarus), “Oriental Bazaar” (Ukraine), Canzoni dal Mondo (Italy) and others.