The Impresa Produce Center is a leading organization in Latvia specializing in the organization of international contests and festivals for children and youth. Since its founding in 1994 under the leadership of general producer Valentina Makarova, the center has been creating events that foster creative talent development and cultural exchange.
Main Events:
- “Morning Star – Riga” (1994) and “Morning Star – Jurmala” (1997): television contests organized in collaboration with Yuri Nikolaev.
- “Moscow – Jurmala” (1998): contest for young performers.
- “Amber Star” (2000): a weekly television competition program.
- “Hello, Jurmala” (2007-2008): an international reality show based on the “Star Factory” concept.
- “Art Tournament” (2015): music competition.
- “Baltic Voyage” (since 2006): an international festival for children and youth, held in Riga and on the Riga–Stockholm cruise route.
- “Debut” (2010): an international television competition for young talent.
- “Christmas Surprise” (since 2015): international theater festival-competition.
- “Talent Show” (since 2008): an international contest-festival held in Riga and Stockholm.
- “Eurojurmala” (since 2012): an international arts forum in Jurmala.
- “Amberstar” (since 2009): an international music television festival.
- “Bellissimo” (since 2015): an international children’s creative camp with a competition-festival.
Event Venues:
Impresa events take place in prestigious venues, including the Dzintari Concert Hall in Jurmala, cruise ships on the Riga–Stockholm route, as well as various concert halls and hotels in Riga and Jurmala.
Jury Members and Artists:
The jury and guest artists include notable cultural figures from various countries, such as:
- Igo (Latvia)
- Olga Pirags (Latvia)
- Samanta Tina (Latvia)
- Theo (Belarus)
- Carlo Cori (Italy)
- Roberto Meloni (Italy)
- Anne Veski (Estonia)
- Markus Riva (Latvia)
Participants and Countries:
Participants in Impresa events come from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Moldova, Poland, Germany, Spain, Italy, the UAE, and other countries. These events promote cultural exchange and strengthen international connections.
Partnerships:
Since 2002, the Impresa Production Center has collaborated with international festivals and production centers, such as Eastern Bazaar (Ukraine), Canzoni dal Mondo (Italy), and others. Since 2005, the center has been a member of the International Festival Organization FIDOF (USA).
The Impresa Production Center continues to make a significant contribution to the development of cultural initiatives, providing a platform for young talents and fostering stronger international cultural ties.