WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

We invite you to the International Competition-Festival “Winter Magic” in Sofia, Bulgaria, from December 5–8, 2025. This festive event celebrates the Christmas spirit through vocal, dance, and instrumental performances inspired by winter holidays. The competition will be judged by an international and Bulgarian jury of pedagogues, producers, and festival organizers.

PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

Age Groups:
Up to 7 years old
8–10 years old
11–13 years old
14–18 years old
19+ years old (no upper age limit)

For choirs and orchestras:
Up to 14 years old
Up to 20 years old
21+ years old

Competition Categories:
Vocal (Soloists, duets, vocal groups) – One Christmas song + one world hit
Dance (Solo and group performances) – Two choreographies (one with Christmas theme)
Orchestras (Children’s, youth, and student orchestras) – Two performances
Choirs (Children’s, youth, and student choirs) – Two performances
Majorette Ensembles – Two performances
Singing Families – One song

Performance Duration:
Soloists and vocal groups: up to 3:20 minutes
Dance groups and large ensembles: up to 4:00 minutes
Choirs, orchestras, majorettes: up to 5:00 minutes
The jury reserves the right to stop performances exceeding time limits

Registration Requirements:
Completed application form and list of names with dates of birth
Submission of audio/video materials for selection (if required)
Instrumentals and music files by November 20, 2025

 ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Official Festival Hotel: Astoria Grand Hotel Sofia (4★)
3 nights with breakfast (December 5–8, 2025)

Double room: 159 EUR per person
Triple room: 139 EUR per person
Single room: 222 EUR per person

Participation Fees:
Soloist: 75 EUR
Duet: 120 EUR
Quartet: 140 EUR
Formation 5–8 participants: 35 EUR per participant
Formation 9–18 participants: 20 EUR per participant
Formation 19+ participants: 15 EUR per participant
Singing Families: 50 EUR per family

Payment Schedule:
40% deposit by October 10, 2025
Remaining 60% by November 10, 2025

 FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Day 1 – December 5
Arrival and hotel check-in
Meeting with the organizers

Day 2 – December 6
Competition program all day on the open-air stage in front of the National Palace of Culture (NDK)

Day 3 – December 7
Optional excursion/day tour (depending on weather and schedule)
Final stage of the competition program
Gala concert of the winners on the open-air stage in front of NDK

Day 4 – December 8
Departure of the participants

Awards:
1st, 2nd, 3rd places in each category and age group
Certificates for all participants
Special prizes and Grand Prix
Gala concert of the winners on December 7, 2025

 EXCURSION INFORMATION

Optional excursions will be provided upon arrival.