14th International Art Forum EUROJURMALA

Every year, the International Arts Forum Eurojurmala takes place on the shores of the Riga Gulf of the Baltic Sea in the resort city of Jurmala.

The forum’s guests and jury members have included such stars as Igo (Latvia), Olga Pirags (Latvia), Samanta Tina (Latvia), Еео (Belarus), Carlo Cori (Italy), Roberto Meloni (Italy), Anne Veski (Estonia), Markus Riva (Latvia), and many others.

Video recording of the forum’s events is broadcast live on www.youtube.com and on the forum’s website.

You are expected

• Competitions by Categories: Vocal, Choreography, Instrumental Music, Circus Arts
• Masterclasses, creative meetings, and discos
• An international jury
• Live video streaming
• Comfortable accommodation and exciting excursions
• Seaside vacation with parents and friends
• Grand Prix in each competition of the forum

Regulations

Forum Organizers

The Impresa Events Production Center.

Main Projects Since 1996:

Festival “Morning Star – Jurmala”

Reality show “Hello, Jurmala”

International festivals: Art-Turnir, Debut Premium, Baltic Lyre, Christmas Surprise, Amberstar, Talent Show, Baltic Voyage

Goals and Objectives of the Forum

Discovery, promotion, and encouragement of young talents

Strengthening international cultural connections

Exchange of experience and improvement of performance skills

Forum Program Includes competitions divided by genres, categories, and age groups:

Instrumental Music Performance Competition

Vocal Competition

Choreography Competition

Circus Arts Competition

Non-competitive Program

Participants

Soloists and groups may participate in the forum, including:

Students of music schools, children’s art schools, secondary specialized music institutions, and creativity centers

Members of choreographic ensembles and circus studios

Amateur and self-organized groups

Age Groups of Participants

Up to 6 years

7-9 years

10-13 years

14-17 years

18+ years

Mixed age group (for ensembles, the average age of participants is considered)

Competition Performance Duration

For all competitions – up to 4 minutes.

Participants may apply for one or more categories.
Dance accompaniment is allowed during performances.

1. Instrumental Music Performance Competition

Participants:

Soloists

Small ensembles (duet, trio, quartet, quintet)

Ensembles (up to 12 people)

Orchestras

Competition Categories:

Classical Music

Folk Music

Classical Music in Modern Arrangement

Jazz

Contemporary Music

Instruments:

Plucked String Instruments

Keyboard Instruments

Wind Instruments

Percussion Instruments

Folk Instruments

Bowed String Instruments

Program Requirements:

Participants must prepare one piece or two contrasting pieces with a total duration of up to 4 minutes.

Exceeding the time limit is not allowed. If the performance exceeds the time limit, the jury has the right to stop the performance and lower the score.

Orchestras with more than 13 members – teachers are allowed to perform as part of the orchestra but must not exceed 15% of the total number of participants.

Evaluation Criteria:

Intonation accuracy and sound quality

Performance mastery

Repertoire suitability to the performer’s abilities and age category

Stage presence

2. Vocal Competition

Participants:

Soloists

Duets

Trios

Ensembles (up to 12 people)

Competition Categories:

Pop Vocal

Folk Singing

Singer-Songwriter (Original Song)

Jazz

Pop/Rock

Classical Vocal (Opera, Large-Scale Works, Mass, Pastoral)

Performance Requirements:

Vocalists must perform live with one of the following accompaniments:

Minus-one backing track (“-1”)

Live musical instrument (synthesizer or other)

A cappella

Evaluation Criteria:

Intonation accuracy and sound quality

Performance mastery

Repertoire suitability to the performer’s abilities and age category

Stage presence

Competition Format:

The Vocal Competition lasts for two days and consists of the preliminary round and the final.

Participants compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, as well as special prizes.

Only 1st place winners qualify for the final round.

In the final, the Grand Prix winners are determined.

Finalists may perform a different song in the final round.

3. Choreography Competition

Participants:

Soloists

Duets

Trios

Dance groups

Competition Categories:

Classical Choreography

Dance Show

Children’s Dance (up to 12 years old)

Experimental Dance

Sports Choreography

Contemporary Choreography (Jazz, Modern, Neoclassical, Contemporary, Neofolk, Afro)

Pop Choreography

Folk Choreography

Folk Dance Stylization

Folk-Stage Dance

Bachata/Salsa

Urban Dance Styles (Hip-Hop, House, Techno, Disco, Breakdance)

Ballroom Dance (European Program, Latin American Program)

Evaluation Criteria:

Body movement plasticity

Synchronization of movements

Artistry

Repertoire suitability to the performer’s abilities and age category

4. Circus Arts Competition

Participants:

Children’s and youth circus studios and educational institutions.

Categories:

Acrobatics

Clowning

Gymnastics

Contortion

Equilibristics

Juggling

Object Show

Illusion

Evaluation Criteria:

Level of performance mastery

Artistry

Stage presence (plasticity, costume, performance culture)

Creative approach to repertoire selection, artistic design of the program (props)

5. Non-Competitive Program

Participants:

Any age group as soloists, small ensembles, bands, orchestras, and choirs.

Categories:

Any category from the forum’s competition program.

Gala Concert “Stars and Children”

Participants:

Grand Prix winners from each competition category

Participants of the non-competitive program

Contestants awarded special prizes (by jury decision)

Guest professional artists

Contestants perform the same act they presented in the competition.

Awarding of Participants

The jury assigns scores from 1 to 10 points to each participant.

Places and awards are given to participants in each category and age group based on the total number of points awarded by the jury, according to the following scoring scale.

Determination of Winners and Awards

By decision of the international jury, winners in each age group and category are determined based on their average score.

Grand Prix – 10 points

Laureates:

1st place – 9 points

2nd place – 8 points

3rd place – 7 points

4th place – 6 points

5th place – 5 points

Diploma Recipients – up to 5 points

The Grand Prix is awarded to the winner of each competition within the forum and grants the right to perform at the Gala Concert “Stars and Children” alongside professional artists.
The Grand Prix may not be awarded if no participant achieves the highest score.
The jury may allow tied placements for winners.

In case of disputes during judging, the organizing committee has an additional +1 vote.

All soloists and groups who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd receive trophies, while all participants receive medals and diplomas for participation.
Duets, trios, and quartets receive large medals with their placement.

Contestants may be awarded monetary certificates for participation in competitions and festivals organized by Impresa Production Center:

€50 – 5 certificates

€100 – 3 certificates

€150 – 3 certificates

Competition Requirements

Fill out the application form on the forum’s website – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdllNTqzKZ81CGq54kkvrZPPwX7f6r4xNi1nCAC5FGRJ2h6Bw/viewform

Submit performance music files (for vocalists, a “-1” backing track) to info@impresa.pro.

Send 1-2 photos (JPG format, 300 dpi) and a video link of the performance to info@impresa.pro.

Payment Procedure and Deadlines

The registration fee and additional services must be paid within 3 days after receiving the invoice.

Applications are accepted until June 1, 2025.

Additional Information

Each performance may include up to 30% of participants from a younger or older age category.

The exact schedule of events will be available from the organizing committee 3 days before the competition begins.

Submitting an application for the competition implies agreement with the terms of this regulation of the Eurojurmala International Arts Forum and confirms the accuracy of the information provided.

Copyright

By submitting an application and participating in Eurojurmala, contestants agree to photo and video recording, as well as audio recording of their performances on stage and at other competition events.
Contestants transfer the arising copyrights to the competition organizer.

Financial Conditions

Travel, accommodation, and medical insurance expenses are covered by the participants or their sponsoring organizations.

For foreign participants, the organizing committee assists in obtaining Latvian visas.

Program

08.06.2025

Online Conference
12:00 – Introduction to the Organizing Committee

Forum Program

June 11, 2025 – Wednesday
14:00 – Arrival and accommodation of participants at the hotels in Jurmala
16:00 – Excursion around Jurmala (optional, for an additional fee)

Lunch and/or dinner upon request.

June 12, 2025 – Thursday
11:00 – Masterclasses – Vocal, Choreography (optional, for an additional fee)

Lunch and/or dinner upon request.

June 13, 2025 – Friday
Korso Brinumi

08:00 – Sound check
09:30-12:00 – Instrumental competition (1st round)
12:30-16:30 – Vocal competition (1st round)
17:00-19:00 – Parade from Horna darzs Garden to the Dzintari Concert Hall along the main street of Jurmala, flashmob

19.00 – Award ceremony for the vocal, instrumental competition participants
Winners of the 1st place will participate in the final on June 14, 2025, at the Dzintari Concert Hall.

Lunch and/or dinner upon request.

June 14, 2025 – Saturday
Dzintari Concert Hall (Small Hall)

08:00 – Sound check
09:00 – Choreography competition and circus arts competition
10:00 – Award ceremony for the younger group
10:30 – Continuation of the competition
14:00 – Award ceremony for participants of the choreography and circus arts competitions
The awarding of the Grand Prix winners will take place at the Gala Concert “Stars and Children”
Grand Prix winners will take part in the Gala Concert at 19:00
15:00 – Vocal competition (final)
16:00 – Instrumental competition (final)
17:00 – Award ceremony for vocal, instrumental competition participants
The awarding of the Grand Prix winners will take place at the Gala Concert “Stars and Children”
Grand Prix winners will take part in the Gala Concert at 19:00
19:00 – Gala concert of Forum “Eurojurmala” “Stars and Children”
Awarding of teachers, Grand Prix winners, performances of Grand Prix winners, special prizes, participants of the non-competitive program, and guest professional artists

Lunch and/or dinner upon request.

June 15, 2025 – Sunday
Departure

Changes to the program are possible

Phone: +371 27009998 (Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram)
E-mail: info@impresa.pro
Website: www.impresa.pro

Financial Terms

Registration Fee per Participant (Discount applies until 01.05.2025)

Vocal Competition (First Competition Day)
Soloist: €39 (€49 after 01.05)
Duo: €25 (€35 after 01.05)
Trio, Quartet: €19 (€29 after 01.05)
Groups (5+ participants): €15 (€25 after 01.05)

Each additional performance is subject to the same fee.

Vocal Competition Final (Performance on the Dzintari Hall Stage)
Soloist: €69
Duo: €35
Trio, Quartet: €30
Groups (5+ participants): €20

Instrumental Competition (First Competition Day)
Soloist: €39 (€49 after 01.05)
Duo: €25 (€35 after 01.05)
Trio, Quartet: €20 (€30 after 01.05)
Groups (5+ participants): €15 (€25 after 01.05)

Each additional performance is subject to the same fee.

Instrumental Competition Final (Performance on the Dzintari Hall Stage)
Soloist: €30
Duo: €25
Trio, Quartet: €20
Groups (5+ participants): €15

Choreography and Circus Arts Competition
Soloist: 69 € (after 01.05 – 79 €)
Soloist for second performance: 45 € (after 01.05 – 55 €)
Duo: 35 € (after 01.05 – 45 €)
Duo for second performance: 29 € (after 01.05 – 39 €)
Trio / Quartet: 30 € (after 01.05 – 40 €)
Trio / Quartet for second performance: 25 € (after 01.05 – 35 €)
5+ participants: 20 € (after 01.05 – 30 €)
5+ participants for second performance: 17 € (after 01.05 – 27 €)

Additional Services (Optional)

Package Offer (11-15.06.2025) (5 days / 4 nights)
Cost: €340 (per person)

Includes:
Accommodation (4 nights, 4 breakfasts)
4 dinners
4 lunches
Masterclass
Accreditation for accompanying persons

The registration fee is paid separately.

Package Offer (12-15.06.2025) (4 days / 3 nights)

Cost: €260 (per person)

Includes:
Accommodation (3 nights, 3 breakfasts)
3 dinners
3 lunches
Masterclass
Accreditation for accompanying persons

The registration fee is paid separately.

Accommodation Costs (per person in double, triple, or quadruple rooms in Jūrmala hotels)

5 days / 4 nights (including 4 breakfasts): €240

4 days / 3 nights (including 3 breakfasts): €180

3 days / 2 nights (including 2 breakfasts): €120

2 days / 1 night (including 1 breakfast): €60

For group leaders with 25+ participants, accommodation is provided by the organizing committee.

Schengen Visa Invitation (per person): €25
Transfer (Train Station/Airport – Jūrmala) (up to 4 people): €30
Dinner: €15
Additional Lunch: €15
Masterclass: €15
Excursions:

Riga (bus + walking tour): €29

Jūrmala (bus + walking tour): €19

Jūrmala (walking tour): €10

Accreditation for Accompanying Persons (Full Forum Access): €5

Accreditation Includes:

Entry to all forum events
Participant support
Entry to all venue events

Accreditation does not include:
A fixed seat in the hall
Access to dressing rooms (only group leaders and 1 accompanying person per 10 participants are allowed)

Accreditation applications must be submitted by 01.06.2025 to info@impresa.pro

Photography and Video Recording Services

Photos from all forum events will be posted on social media for free (as photo reviews, with no guarantee of photographing every participant).

Individual Photoshoot on Stage: €30 (3-10 photos)

Professional Video Recording of Performance: €30 if paid by 01.05, €50 if paid after 01.05

To order photo and video services, please indicate this in the online “Participation Application”

Phone: +371 27009998 (Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram)
E-mail: info@impresa.pro
Website: www.impresa.pro