Participant Categories
Children
(ages 3-12)
Teens
(ages 13-17)
Adults
(ages 18 and older)
Types of Performances
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Vocal (solo, duet, ensemble)
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Choreography (contemporary, classical, folk dance)
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Theater Arts (monologues, stage productions, musicals)
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Instrumental Performance (solo acts, ensembles)
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Artistic Expression (drawing, photography)
Judges
Professional judges from various arts fields worldwide evaluate participant's performances
according to criteria set for each category.
Awards
Competition winners and laureates receive diplomas, prizes, trophies, and possible
production opportunities.
Date and Location
March 2025, Switzerland
Age Categories In Nominations
Little Kids
up to 7 years old
Kids
aged 8 to 10 years
Teenagers 1
aged 11 - 14 years
Teenagers 2
aged 15 - 18 years
Adults 1
aged 18+
Nomination Vocal
Classical Vocal
Folk
Pop
Jazz
Movie Songs
Original Song
Evaluation Criteria:
Vocal Skill: Assesses the quality of performance, including intonation, diction, vocal range, and
expression.
Musicality: Considers the accuracy of musical execution, including rhythmic precision and overall
musical expression.
Interpretation: Evaluates the individual style of performance, emotional delivery of the song, and
artistic expression.
Technical Proficiency: Examines stage presence, microphone technique, breath control, and
other technical aspects.
Composition and Arrangement: Reviews the originality of song arrangement, choreography, and
overall performance aesthetics.
Professionalism: Assesses the performer's level of preparation, technical proficiency, and
appropriateness of chosen material.
Each criterion can be rated on a scale, typically ranging from 1 to 10, with 10 representing the
highest level of achievement. This allows for an objective comparison of performances and aids in the determination of winners across different age categories or genres. Additionally, it is
important to consider and evaluate the performer's artistic expression and individuality.
Nomination Instrumental Performance
Classical Music
performance of classical compositions on instruments such as piano, violin, cello, flute, and others.
Jazz
improvisational performance on jazz instruments such as saxophone, trumpet, guitar, piano.
Blues
performance of blues compositions on guitar, harmonica, keyboards, and other instruments.
Rock
instrumental rock compositions, including guitar solos, drums, and other instruments.
New Age
calm and meditative instrumental music, often used for relaxation and meditation.
Ethnic Music
instrumental compositions reflecting cultural and traditional musical styles of various peoples and cultures.
Electronic Music
use of electronic instruments and synthesizers to create instrumental
compositions in various genres such as trance, electro, etc.
Evaluation Criteria
Technical Mastery: assessment of participant's technical level of play, including clarity of
execution, instrument playing technique, coordination, and movement synchronization.
Musicality and Expressiveness: evaluation of participant's ability to convey emotions and express musical ideas through instrumental performance, dynamics, phrasing, etc.
Interpretation and Stylistic Appropriateness: assessment of participant's ability to convey the
style and character of the musical work, adapt their performance to the genre and mood of the
composition.
Musical Interaction: evaluation of instrumentalist's interaction with the musical material, and, if applicable, with other participants (e.g., duets, ensembles).
Originality and Creative Performance: assessment of individual approach to performance, use of unconventional techniques and methods, creative solutions in musical expression.
Overall Impression and Stage Presence: evaluation of overall impression of the performance,
including showmanship, positive energy, and ability to engage the audience.
Nomination Dance
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Contemporary Dance
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Classical Ballet
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Jazz-Modern
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Hip-Hop
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Tango
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Flamenco
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Ethnic Dances
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Latin American Dances
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Breakdance, Street Dances
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Traditional Folk Dances
Evaluation Criteria
Performance Technique: assessing participants level of technical skill (accuracy of movements, flexibility, strength, fluidity, etc.).
Expressiveness: dancers ability to convey emotions and ideas through movements, facial expressions, and overall interpretation of the music.
Choreography: originality, complexity, and creativity of the choreography, adaptation to the musical accompaniment.
Nomination Photography
Free Theme
To participate, you need to present 3 photographs.
Both color and black-and-white photographs are accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Reflection and exploration of the theme through photography skills.
High artistic and aesthetic level of execution.
Creative approach to theme exploration and originality of solution.
Composition and color resolution.
Participation Conditions
Both professionals and amateur photographers can participate in the contest.
Photographs can be taken with a smartphone camera or a professional camera.
It is forbidden to edit photographs using any graphic editors, filters, or photomontage.
Photographic works should be presented in printed form of any size and format, as well as in electronic form in JPEG or TIFF format.
Indicate the author's title and year of shooting for each photograph.
Nomination Visual Arts:
Painting and Graphics
Free Theme
To participate, you need to present 2 works.
Evaluation Criteria
Individual presentation through original tonal shading.
Superiority of color palette and shades.
Imagination and originality.
Artistic interpretation
Programm
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