I. INTRODUCTION

The “GOLDEN STAG JUNIOR” International Music Festival is an artistic event for children and youth between 5 – 17 years old with the following parts - The International Pop Music Contest and Traditional Romanian folklore Contest. During the festival will be take place many concerts, social events and parties.

The festival is organized by the ROMANIAN SOCIETY OF TELEVISION and RAINBOW MUSIC International Agency with support of Hall Piatra Neamt and Neamt County Council.

II. TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

1. THE INTERNATIONAL POP MUSIC CONTEST

Solo performers – this contest is organized on four age categories:

I-st category: 5 – 7 years old

II-nd category: 8 – 10 years old

III-rd category: 11 – 13 years old

IV-th category: 14 – 17 years old

III. PRE-SELECTION

Every competitor (solo performers or vocal groups) must send the following materials to the address O.P.32 C.P.9 Bucureşti - Romania, RAINBOW MUSIC International Agency, for “GOLDEN STAG JUNIOR” Festival or by mail – cerbulcopiilor@cerbulcopiilor.ro / cerbulcopiilor@gmail.com:

1. The audio support will be realized on CD with 2 (two) song recorded from their repertoire, both forms: master positive and master negative – each song shall not be more than 3,30 minutes for solo performers and 7,00 minutes for vocal groups. The masters negatives may contain vocal backing which to be achieved on a melodic line different from the one has performed by the competitor (especially to the chorus).

2. The name and surname of the composer and the lyricist for each song.

3. The original lyrics in English translation.

4. Pre-selection Application Form (Appendix 1)

5. 2 (two) recent photographs on CD in jpg format

6. Copy of the birth certificate belonging to the competitor

7. The application tax fee for pre-selection is 75 Euros for each competitor/each member of vocal groups (will send a copy of the application tax) on following account:

IBAN CODE: RO53 BRDE 445S V939 9500 4450

BANK: BRD-GSG AGENTIA STEFAN CEL MARE

SWIFT CODE: BRDEROBU

ADDRESS: SOS.STEFAN CEL MARE 30 SECT.2, BUCURESTI ROMANIA

FOR AGENTIA INTERNATIONALA RAINBOW MUSIC, CIF 21184275,

STR.BRATULUI NR.6 SECT.2, BUCURESTI ROMANIA

The dead-line for the receiving of the materials necessary for pre-selection (CD, lyrics, personal data) is 20.05.2010.

The competitors selected for contest can be found on the site of the contest: www.cerbulcopiilor.ro until May 25, 2010.

IV. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION AND FOR THE JURY

1. The song has to be specific for entertainment / show, according to the child’s age.

2. The performance has to be original, inspired and to delight the audience.

3. Intonation and vocal amplitude.

V. THE FINAL

The “GOLDEN STAG JUNIOR” International Music Festival will take place during July 29 – August 1, 2010 in Piatra Neamt. It will be a live show broadcasted on Romanian Society of Television.

1. Final Application Form (Appendix 2)

2. The competitors selected for contest must have a written agreement of the composer and the lyricist regarding the assignment of the copyright for broadcasting during and after the festival. The composer and lyricist will not lose the copyright for the song (Appendix 3A or Appendix 3B). The agreement will be send until June 15, 2010 to the address O.P.32 C.P.9 Bucureşti - Romania, RAINBOW MUSIC Agency, for “GOLDEN STAG JUNIOR” Festival. 

3. The application tax fee for each competitor/each member of vocal groups who participates in the Festival is 175 Euros; for accompanying person is 300 Euros (will send a copy of the application tax) on following account:

IBAN CODE: RO53 BRDE 445S V939 9500 4450

BANK: BRD-GSG AGENTIA STEFAN CEL MARE

SWIFT CODE: BRDEROBU

ADDRESS: SOS.STEFAN CEL MARE 30 SECT.2, BUCURESTI ROMANIA

FOR AGENTIA INTERNATIONALA RAINBOW MUSIC, CIF 21184275,

STR.BRATULUI NR.6 SECT.2, BUCURESTI ROMANIA

This fee includes: participation in the festival and all social events and parties, participation in the Miss and Mister Golden Stag Junior, trip to historical monuments in the area, 6 nights hotel accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner 6 days.

VI. GENERAL INFORMATIONS

1. The prizes of the “GOLDEN STAG JUNIOR” International Music Festival  are: The GOLDEN STAG Junior Trophy,  The SILVER STAG Junior Trophy,  The BRONZE STAG Junior Trophy and prizes to the first 3 (three) classified children on each category, 2 (two) mentions and special prizes (total value of 10,000 euros). All competitors will receive diplomas.

2. The arrival of the competitors in Piatra Neamt will be on July 27, 2010 and the departure from Piatra Neamt will be on August 2, 2010.

3. All costs of staying of competitors are taken by the organizer. Costs of traveling are taken by participants.

4. The number of competitors for each category will be 12. The jury reserves the right to change the number of competitors in terms of quality of interpretive

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