CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION

Each participant of the festival (ensemble, soloist) will send the following documents confirming the intention to participate in the festival to the Organizing Committee:

• Filled application from website http://www.forum-festival.com/en/application
• Confirmation of advance payment in amount of EUR 1500

To the “International Youth Forum” address: Prague 4, tel: +420267911785, +420603163155, email: festival@praha-cz.net; info@praha-cz.net

In response to the application form, the Organizing Committee will send official invitation with the name of the group, the name of the manager and confirmation of reservations, for possible consulate needs. Participants of the festival will receive a competitive program, corresponding with the declared category.

After submitting an application, the advance payment in amount of 1.500 EUR is required. This amount is considered as an advance and is reflected in the final overall budget.

Festival fee for groups

The participants of the festival will perform on 3 different stages in 3 countries – Prague, Berlin and Paris (Disneyland), the costs for participation are the following:

Groups from 16+0,5 to 20+1 persons 40 EUR/pp.

Groups from 20+1 to 40+2 persons 35 EUR/pp

Groups from 40+2 persons and more 30 EUR/pp

Soloist, duets 100 EUR

Trios, quartets 140 EUR

Additional payments:

Program (accommodation, catering, culture package) 339 EUR

Program for Laureates 299 EUR

Program without night in Berlin – participants 309 EUR

• Laureates 269 EUR

The registration fee is included in the price. Transport is not included in the price

It is possible to order a festival transport from Brest, Lvov, Prague and Berlin.

Festival participants can use their own transport.

If your group uses their own transportation throughout the program, in such a case the buses should correspond to the category Euro3.

All groups will receive the program no later than 14 days before the festival.

Program „A“

3 nights in the Czech Republic + 1 night in Berlin + 2 nights in Paris and one night on the way; or

2 nights in the Czech Republic + 1 night in Berlin + 2 nights in Paris + 1 night in Nuremberg + 1 night on the way; or

3 nights in the Czech Republic + 1 day in Berlin + 3 nights in Paris + 2 nights on the way

Program „B“

4 x breakfast + 4 x dinner (starting with the dinner on 1st day and ending with breakfast on the last day).

4 nights in Paris + 2days at Disneyland + 2 nights on the way. Additional payment for second day at Disneyland: 28/32 EUR children, and 32/38 EUR adults (autumn, winter / spring, summer). Additional charge for accommodation in a double room – 50 EUR / person throughout the whole program.

International festival OF YOUTH and children’s art
SYMPATHY OF EUROPARKS 2020/ 2021 / 2022
The festival is organized for children and youth groups from all over the world.

DATES OF THE FESTIVAL

31.10 – 07.11. 2019 / 2020/ 2021

Deadline for the application form: August 15th

08.01 – 15.01. 2020/ 2021 / 2022

Deadline for the application form: October 15th

31.03. – 07.04. 2020/ 2021 / 2022

Deadline for the application form: January 15th

05.05. – 13.05. 2020/ 2021 / 2022

Deadline for the application form: February 15th

30.05 – 06.06. 2020/ 2021 / 2022

Deadline for the application form: February 25th

Festival Venue: Prague(Czech Republic)– Berlin(Germany)- Paris( France)- Nurnberg (Germany)- Teplice( Czech Republic)

• AIMS AND PURPOSES:
– to contribute to the development of culture and of youth ‘ s art . To give to the children as well as to their teachers the opportunity to learn about the new tendencies in art and in pedagogy , to show them the works of young composers , poets , directors , choreographers in order to expand their repertoire .
– to perform in one festival in 3 different countries on 3 different professional stages
– to draw the attention of public organizations and institutes to the problems of children and youth’s art
– to contribute to the mutual understanding of children from different countries by proclaiming and bringing into life the principals of peace and tolerance.

Main events:

Performance on Gala concert in Prague with other participants from all the world, Teachers VIP Banquet

Performance in Berlin with other participants from all the world

Performance in Euro Disney Land in Paris on the most wonderful stage in the Europe
Entertainment for children, meetings with foreign groups, parties, sight- sing of the historical places in the different cities of Czech Republic, Germany and France
Awarding ceremony and meeting with a Disney character on stage in Disneyland

What could be more exciting than performing on a Disney stage, in front of an International audience?

Categories:

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC- Groups (large and small), orchestras the following styles are accepted: jazz, classic, folk, fusion, brass orchestras, string orchestras.

ACADEMIC SINGING ( GROUPS, CHOIRS)

FOLK SONG (GROUPS, CHOIRS)

VARIETY SINGING ( GROUPS, SOLOISTS, MUSIC THEATRES )

FOLK DANCE, CLASSICAL DANCE (ballet &points)

MODERN DANCE, ( GROUPS ) The following styles are accepted: modern, free plasticity – hip –hop, break dance, clocking, jazz-modern, free style & contemporary

VARIETY DANCE (GROUPS) REQUIREMENTS: The following styles are accepted: show-dance, club dance, disco dance – small& large formation. street jazz, soul-jazz, stylization of folk dance, Latino & ball dance with free program, children choreography (for junior category)

Majorettes

THE PRIZES. The participants in each category and age group are awarded of winners of the diplomas and Special prizes – Sympathy of Disneyland!

PERFORMANCE: STEPS AND GUIDELINES

1 – application REQUIREments:

ALL applicants must submit their application material at least Twenty WEEKS, and not more than ONE year prior to their requested performance date

You must be a group of at least 20 people, including a minimum of 10 performers

Performers under the age of 5 years old are not accepted

ALL groups (return groups included) must complete & return the enclosed application form, with a non-returnable group photograph in costume & audition material

ALL groups and accompanying parties must purchase a Disney Performing Arts park entry ticket for the Disneyland Park® valid on the day of their performance

ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE FESTIVAL WILL HAVE FREE TICKETS TO DISNEYLAND PARK.

2 – AUDITION PREPARATION

Your audition is the only way we have to assess your group, therefore please ensure that the

Quality and content show you at your best!
The following criteria have been established for selecting performance groups to be a part of the SYMPATHY OF EUROPARKS – Arts programme.
Your audition material will be evaluated on your group’s ability to:

Play and/or sing musically, and in tune

Display precision in execution of music and /or movement

Perform with energy and display a sense of stage presence. Smile!

AUDITION SUPPORT

A non-returnable colour photograph must be sent with your application form showing your group in a costume or uniform representative of that to be worn on the day of your performance

For performances made up of more than one group e.g. instrumental & vocal, dance & vocal etc… two complete audition pieces per ensemble are required

Each piece should be a SEPARATE video or song that is less than one-year old

Promotional videos that include other groups and adjudication videos are not acceptable

Groups with choreography or movement in their performance i.e. marching bands, parade groups, show choirs, dance troupes etc… must submit a visual audition

Internet links are not accepted (You Tube, My Space etc…)

Auditions should be submitted on the following supports: DVD (zone 2), CD and standard audio and video digital files. These files can be sent as email attachments.

Larger digital files can be sent via :https://www.wetransfer.com/ and resend your link on artmarket@praha-cz.net

Please ensure the quality of the sound and video recordings

Label ALL material with the group name and the pieces included. For digital files, name each file with the group name and title

AUDITION CONTENT

At least 90% of the performers previewed to perform at should be featured on the audition that you send us

The audition must feature ALL soloists (vocal and instrumental) and ALL instrument types

The audition should be representative of what you intend to showcase at Festival Sympathy of Euro parks and should reflect the level of the performers

Dance groups are recommended to keep solos to a minimum

Please place your video camera close enough so that specific movements of the group can be easily and clearly seen, but far enough to capture the whole group at one time. Please avoid close-ups

Please make sure when recording that microphones capture the entire group

Do not put the video camera or the recorder on top of the piano or next to the drum kit, etc….

3 – SHOW REQUIREMENTS

All show material performed at Festival Sympathy of Euro parks should be secular; we suggest a varied programme of upbeat, light, popular & traditional music. Disney melodies are permitted, however you should remember to avoid using only Disney music! Your show should last between 20 minutes

ALL music, lyrics and show content must be suitable for a family environment

No identifiable artwork or any other copyrighted or trademarked material may be used on props, banners, instruments or costumes

Mascots or recognizable character costumes (Disney or other) are not permitted

The group should present a well-groomed uniform look. All costumes must be suitable for a family environment

Performances must be well rehearsed prior to your arrival; rehearsal facilities are not available

PERFORMANCE TIPS

Putting together an entertaining show, for such a unique venue and the international audience that are to be found at Festival Sympathy of Euro parks, is no easy feat!

The following comments are designed to assist you in your future preparation:

When preparing your repertoire, remember to select music that is upbeat and fun

Be especially careful and realistic when preparing for younger performers!

It is vital that you arrive fully rehearsed to a level that is show ready; you may only get one chance to shine!

Concerning dance groups, the choreography must be adapted to your chosen music and to the different ages and ability of your performers

Timing is of the greatest importance; if your performers are not together on stage, then this can spoil the overall show

Spacing; make sure that you use the whole stage, and that lines are respected and kept straight

Make sure that your show flows; do not leave empty spaces on stage in between the ends of pieces. The stage should never be left empty, if you want to keep a captive audience

Stage presentation is as important as the choreography and music. Applying some simple tips will make a big difference:

Remember to smile, and your audience will enjoy it as much as you 

Avoid fidgeting, scratching, chewing; talking etc…

Take as much care with exits as you would with entrances; don’t forget, you are still on stage!

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS.

The price of accommodation according the package “A” or “B” – 339 EUR per person/

The program cost includes: Accommodation in the one of the 2 – 3* Hotel in according the program;

Package “A” : 6x breakfast, 2x lunch, 5x dinner( 1st. day just dinner, day of departure just a breakfast). Excursion according to the program; registration fee 30 EUR

Package “B : 4x breakfast, 4x dinner (1st. day just dinner, day of departure just a breakfast); Excursion according to the program; registration fee 30 EUR

FESTIVAL FEE

For the groups less than 21 persons:

Participation fee for the one participant 40 EUR

For the groups – more than 21 persons:

Participation fee for the one participant 35 EUR

For the large groups – more than 42 persons:

Participation fee for the one participant 30 EUR

For the group less than 21 persons we are accepted just one application form in one contest category! Participation in other competition category will charge extra, depending of number of participants.

Participation fee for the soloist and duet’s per one contest category: 100 EUR

Participation fee for the trio & quartets per one contest category: 140 EUR

Extra payment for ADULTS IN FESTIVAL GROUP 30 EUR ( in case if the group consist over 25% of adults)*

Extra payment for accommodation in standard DBL hotel room 50 EUR.

TRANSFER (from/to Czech Republic) – FESTIVAL COACH PAYMENT:

For the groups 20+1 person: 229 EUR per person

In case of larger group, please ask for the festival transport prices

Don’t miss you chance to get 5 – 10 % for the festival coach, and make you prepayment 90/120 days before the festival!

Additional payments:

Program (accommodation, catering, culture package) 339 EUR

Program for Laureates 299 EUR

Program without night in Berlin – participants 309 EUR

Laureates 269 EUR

* The transportation serves we will clarify after getting the application form with the exact number of the participants (because it depends on the number of persons).
7. After receiving your application form the group receives the invoice for the first advance payment 1500 EUR, which will be including to the original invoice. The remained payment can be paid either through bank 30 days prior to festival. If the group reduces the number of participants the hotel price is not paid back.

TO BE PART OF THE FESTIVAL – WHAT WE REQUIRE

For the participation in the Festival it is necessary to send the application form to the Executive management by fax +420-267911783 or fill the application form online http://www.children-festivals.com/en/application/

After the receiving the application form – we will send you the invoice for the first advance festival fee 1500 EUR (* this festival fee could be refundable in case if the participants will not get the visa to the Czech Republic or Schengen states).

A non-returnable colour photograph must be sent with your application form showing your group in a costume or uniform representative of that to be worn on the day of your performance

For performances made up of more than one group e.g. instrumental & vocal, dance & vocal etc… two complete audition pieces per ensemble are required

Each piece should be a SEPARATE video or song that is less than one-year old

Promotional videos that include other groups and adjudication videos are not acceptable

Groups with choreography or movement in their performance i.e. marching bands, parade groups, show choirs, dance troupes etc… must submit a visual audition

Internet links are not accepted (You Tube, My Space etc…)

Auditions should be submitted on the following supports: DVD (zone 2), CD and standard audio and video digital files. These files can be sent as email attachments to artmarket@praha-cz.net

All digital files should be sent via :https://www.hotfile.com and resend your link on artmarket@praha-cz.net

For the first invoice the participant should send the following information : a) Post address of the organization , b) Number of the bank account, c) Telephone and fax number, d) The full name of the organization

After the receiving festival fee 1500 EUR on the festival account, the participant will receive the original invitation to the festival (by DHL & by Fax). For the invitation is necessary to send the following information: a) the list with the names of all participant in the group b) date of birth and number of passports of all members of the group

For the registration its necessary to send us the following list –age of the group:

Children (from 3-11 years):

Youths (from 12-17 years):

Youths (from 18-25 years):

Adults (over 25 years):

Total N° of People:

The organization committee always open to help to solve all questions with the embassy if the participant need it.

Organization of stay, half board, transfer (participant’s meeting and seeing-off), and excursion for newcomers are provided only by the Executive management of the Festival-contest.

Transport expenses concerning coming to the Festival and returning back shall be pay by the sending party or by participants themselves.

FORCE MAJEURE

The organization committee is not responsible in case the organization duties cannot be fulfilled because of the force major: fire, inundation, epidemics other emergency situation and emergency edicts.

For more questions don’t be hesitate to contact us.

We are looking forward to meet you in the Czech Republic!
Organization board: International Youth Forum, Tatarkova 733/2, 149 00 Prague, Czech Republic; 00420267911785; 00420222240697; 00420773170954, festival@praha-cz.net , artmarket@praha-cz.net.

The jury

The evaluation system has 20 points.

Competitive program is evaluated by the professional jury, comprising from well-deserved figures of culture and arts, professional educators, active artists, philanthropists, representatives of the media and the state authorities of the Czech Republic and other European countries. The jury reserves the right: to grant a place, not to grant all prizes, to award a special prize of the jury. Part of the right of the jury is selecting the best numbers for the final performance at the gala concert.

Chairwoman of the jury is the National Choreographic artist Miroslav Pešíková (National artist).

Invitations to the jury: well-known European choreographers, directors of choreographic schools, well-known dancers of modern choreography, ballet, folk and ballroom dance, theatre directors.

Chairman of musical and vocal Jury is Doc. Jan Maria Dobrodinský – honorary conductor of the Bratislava Philharmonic, recorded in the Encyclopaedia of Art, winner of the recognition of Ministers of Culture of Slovakia and the Bedrich Smetana award.

Invitations to the jury: well-known European choirmasters, directors of choirs and music schools, famous opera singers, instrumental music experts and directors of theatres.

Chairman of the artistic jury: art gallery owner, an artist, a member of the Association of Visual Artists of the Czech Republic – Jiří Kreml.

Invitations to the jury: famous European artists, directors of schools of art, famous gallery owners and directors of art museums.

The decision of the jury is approved and registered in the report, it is final and unchangeable.

Support for the festival participants

The jury determines the winner with assigning certificates to participants in the following form:

• Grand Prix;
• Laureate of 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree;
• Diploma of 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree;
• Festival participant;
• Group size from 10 persons receive cups made from Bohemian glass, soloists, laureates of 1st degree and small formations – commemorative gifts, as well as all the children received 1st place – diplomas from the World Cultural Union;
• Thank-you letters from sponsors (upon the early registration);
• All groups – winners will receive a discount for participation in the festival tour:

• „Sympathy of Europarks“ with the performance in Disneyland, or
• Summer festivals held in České Budějovice – Italy: „Silver voice“, „Czech Fairy Tale“, „Metamorphosis of castles“, „Holiday of time“.

Special awards:

• Diploma of the jury for a special talent (can be awarded to the member of the ensemble without the need of the application solo nominations);
• Diploma of the Jury to participants for completing the master-class
• Greeting “Happy Birthday”, to leaders who celebrates their birthday on the day of the festival, handing over gift

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the program at any time.

Choreography Jury

Vocal and Instrumental Jury

Berlin

Prague

Brussels

Tropical Islands, Europe’s largest tropical Holiday World

Paris

Nuremberg

Videopolis

The large auditorium including areas for the guests of the Hyperion Restaurant is matched by a gigantic high tech stage.

While Space Mountain without doubt is the focal point of Discoveryland the Videopolis is an impressive, huge structure too and catches quiet a few eyes – thanks to the impressive airship Hyperion that rests in its hangar high above the heads of those guests making their way into the building.