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Regulations of the Contest

THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH MUSIC CONTEST “DAUGAVAS PĒRLE” (“THE PEARL OF DAUGAVA”) Daugavpils, 11th – 12th May, 2013

REGULATIONS OF THE CONTEST:

We invite the performers of pop songs and dances to the International Children and Youth Music Contest “Daugavas pērle” (“The Pearl of Daugava”), which will take place at the 11th, 12th of May in Daugavpils (Latvia). The aim of the contest: revelation and popularization of the young pop song and dance performers’ talents, promotion of the creative dialogues in international music culture.

Daugavpils- the second bigger town in Latvia, is situated on the banks of Daugava river on the distance of 232km from the capital Riga. Once, the most beautiful jewelry was decorated with exquisite pearls which were found n the waters of Daugava. Today, organizing the International children and youth music contest „The Pearl of Daugava”, we hope that in this contest young and talented “pearls” will introduce themselves and that creative brightness will light up here in Daugavpils, in the banks of Daugava river.

The organizers of the contest: Daugavpils Latvian Centre of Culture. Place: Daugavpils, The Centre of Latvian Culture, Rigas street 22a, the 11th – 12th of May, 2013

THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONTEST:

1. In the contest song and dance (Hip hop, Rnb/Pop, Go-go etc.) children and youth collectives and soloists take part. 2. The participants of the contest are divided in 2 age groups:  Children group 6-11 years (including)  Youth group 12-17 years (including) in following nominations:

Children group -A1- soloists -B1- ensembles -C1- dance groups Youth Group -A2- soloists -B2- ensembles -C2- dance groups

THE CONTEST TAKES PLACE IN TWO STAGES:

STAGE 1- the selection of the participants (on the basis of the sent materials)

 By the 1th April 2013 the participants must send:

1. Completed application form of the participant. /Appendix 1 (soloists); Appendix 2 (ensembles); Appendix 3 (dance groups) 2. For singers - 1/one/ CD/+1/ with one song record for the contest. 3. For dancers - /DVD/ with one recorded dance video, which reflects artistic character of the participant (or Internet link, where such video record could be observed). 4. Picture in JPG format, not less than 300dpi /inch/ 5. The documents should be sent in electronic form, e-mail: [email protected] (DVD and CD are sent by post) 6. After Stage 1 selection , the participants are put forward to the semifinal of the contest (the semifinal will take place on the first day of the contest)

 By the 15 th April, 2013 the participants will be announces in electronic form. To the participants the official invitations will be sent. STAGE 2- the Contest

1. For the contest participants prepare 2 performances, the duration of each must not last more than 4 minutes. 2. The content of the performance should correspond to the age and perception of the world values: Vocalist Contest

- The first song of the contest: performed on the official language of the country - The second song of the contest: of contestant’s own choice Phonogram /-1/, in CD format. For soloists –“BACK - vocal” written down on phonogram (“Back-vocal” cannot duplicate the main melody), ensembles are not allowed to use “BACK - vocal”. A phonogram of each song should be handed in on an independent CD. (Internationally known “hits” are not suggested).

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Should be performed two dances (phonogram in CD format. A phonogram of each song should be handed in on an independent CD).

3. The order in which contestants perform is appointed by a raffle. 4. The finalists perform one item on the programme on their own choice.

EVALUATION AND AWARD:

1. Panel of judges including chairman of judges and executive secretary is formed by organizers of the contest. 2. Performances of contestants are evaluated by 10 scale points system. Criteria of evaluation:  Technical merit  Presentation 3. Judge’s ballot evaluation form cannot be disputable. 4. Judgement is recorded in the Latvian language and is kept by organizers of the contest. 5. Every participant of the contest is rewarded with diploma and a valuable present. 6. Finalists are rewarded with: - The main prize of Grand Prix is awarded to one contestant or one collective of final according to jury judgment, - 1st Place Diploma, - 2nd Place Diploma, - 3nd Place Diploma, - Special award. 7. Finalists of the contest are invited to participate in the celebratory concerts of Daugavpils.

ACCREDITTION:

1. All expenses related to participation in the contest are defrayed by participants. 2. Participation fee: soloists, duets and trios – 21 Euro (15 Ls) (for a single participant), collectives consisting of four and more participants – 7 Euro (5 Ls) (for a single participant). 3. Till the 1st of May participation fee should be transferred on the following accounts:

Municipality institution of Daugavpils Municipality institution of Daugavpils “The Center of Latvian culture” “The Center of Latvian culture” Registration Number: 90000077556 Registration Number: 90000077556 Address: Rigas street 22a, Daugavpils, LV-5401, Rigas street 22a, Daugavpils, LV-5401, Latvia Latvia Bank: Citadele banka JSC, Daugavpils branch Bank: JSC „Swedbanka”, code HABALV22 office Account: LV69HABA0001402041250 Account:PARXLV22-LV81PARX0000850068802

4. Organizers of the contest can help with hotel and public catering booking (prices: student dormitory starting with 5 Ls, hotels starting with 25 Ls for a single person). 5. In the case participants are not present participation fee will not be recovered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Organizers of the contest have rights to use the participant’s audio and video materials in printed materials, press materials, Internet web-pages, TV, record studios, public playback, for the purpose to advertise the contest and Daugavpils town.

2. Handing in the application for to the organizer of the contests means the acceptation of the following Regulations.

The address of the contest:

The Centre of Latvian Culture, Rigas street 22a, Daugavpils, LV-5401, www.vienibasnams.lv Phone number: +371 654 27552, e-mail: [email protected] Contact person: Anastasija Ļeonova

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH MUSIC CONTEST „DAUGAVAS PĒRLE ” („THE PEARL OF DAUGAVA”) in Daugavpils, the 11th – 12th May, 2013

SOILIST APPLICATION FORM

1. Surname 2. Name 3. Stage-name 4. Year, day, month of birth 5. Creative biography 6. Address 7. Phone number 8. E-mail 9. Leader 10. Address 11. Phone number 12. E-mail 13. Repertoire 14. The first song of the contest (name) 15. Composer: 16. Author of lyrics: 17. Aranger: 18. Duration: 19. Language: 20. The second song of the contest (name) 21. Composer: 22. Author of lyrics: 23. Aranger: 24. Duration: 25. Language: 26. Official application form of participation in the contest /application form and materials of the participant/, must be sent till the 1st April 2013 Address: Daugavpils, The Center of Latvian Culture, Rigas street 22a, LV-5401 Phone Number.: +37165427552; e-mail: [email protected] Project leader – Anastasija Ļeonova

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH MUSIC CONTEST „DAUGAVAS PĒRLE ” („THE PEARL OF DAUGAVA”) in Daugavpils, the 11th – 12th May, 2013

ENSEMBLE ( duet, trio, etc.) APPLICATION FORM

1. Ensemble name 2. Age group (6-11 years or 12-17 years) 3. Creative biography 4. Leader 5. Address 6. Phone number 7. E-mail 8. Repertoire 9. The first song of the contest (name) 10. Composer: 11. Author of lyrics: 12. Aranger: 13. Duration: 14. Language: 15. The second song of the contest (name): 16. Composer: 17. Author of lyrics: 18. Aranger: 19. Duration: 20. Language: 21. Official application form of participation in the contest /application form and materials of the participant/, must be sent till the 1st April 2013 Address: Daugavpils, The Center of Latvian Culture, Rigas street 22a, LV-5401 Phone Number.: +37165427552; e-mail: [email protected] Project leader – Anastasija Ļeonova

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH MUSIC CONTEST „DAUGAVAS PĒRLE ” („THE PEARL OF DAUGAVA”) in Daugavpils, the 11th – 12th May, 2013

DANCE GROUP APPLICATION FORM

1. Name of collective 2. Age group (6-11 years or 12-17 years) 3. Creative biography 4. Leader 5. Address 6. Phone number 7. E-mail 8. Repertoire 9. The first dance of the contest (name) 10. Choreographer: 11. Author of music: 12. Duration: 13. The second dance of the contest (name) 14. Choreographer: 15. Author of music: 16. Duration: Official application form of participation in the contest /application form and materials of the participant/, must be sent till the 1st April 2013 Address: Daugavpils, The Center of Latvian Culture, Rigas street 22a, LV-5401 Phone Number.: +37165427552; e-mail: [email protected] Project leader – Anastasija Ļeonova

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