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INVITATION

Welcome to the ХV. International Festival-Competition "Golden Star 2025", where talented performers from around the world gather to showcase their artistic excellence.
Held along the picturesque Black Sea coast in sunny Adjara, this unique event combines competition and festival, while giving participants the chance to explore Georgian culture and traditions.

Festival Highlights

Open to children, youth, and adult performers.

Competitive categories include: Dances, Choirs/Songs, Orchestras, Authentic, Processed, Styled, Pop, Jazz, Modern, Hip-hop.

Opportunities for master classes, gala concerts, and creative networking.

Excursions to famous cultural and historical landmarks in Georgia.

Festival Dates

05–11 July 2025 (7 days / 6 nights)

Director: Mariam Odisharia

Application deadline: 25 April 2025

Main Goals & Objectives

Create opportunities for creative exchange among participants.

Discover and promote new talents.

Strengthen interethnic cooperation.

Explore national cultural and artistic heritage.

Establish international artistic collaborations.

Exchange experiences in artistic education.

Competition Categories & Criteria

I. Vocal (Folk, Pop, Jazz, Academic)
Solo, Duets, Ensembles (3–5 people), Show Groups, Choirs
Duration: Up to 4 minutes
Evaluation: Musicality, interpretation, intonation, sound quality, vocal range, repertoire complexity, stage presence

II. Choreography (Folk, Pop, Classical, Ballroom, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Breakdance, Belly Dance, etc.)
Solo, Duets, Small Forms (3–5 people), Ensembles
Duration: Up to 5 minutes
Evaluation: Technique, composition, artistry, stage performance, costume, props

III. Instrumental Genre (Folk, Classical, Pop, Jazz)
Solo, Duets, Small Forms (3–5 people), Ensembles, Orchestras
Duration: Up to 4 minutes
Evaluation: Performance skills, technique, repertoire complexity, originality

IV. Original Genre (Circus, Acrobatics, Gymnastics, Illusion, etc.)
Solo, Duets, Small Forms (3–5 people), Teams
Duration: Up to 5 minutes
Evaluation: Technical execution, artistic impact, originality, stage presence

V. Theatrical Creativity (Drama, Puppetry, Musical, Pantomime, Street Theater, etc.)
Duration: Up to 10 minutes
Evaluation: Artistic impact, stage performance, diction, repertoire choice

VI. Artistic Word (Poetry, Prose, Fable)
Duration: Up to 4 minutes
Evaluation: Emotional expression, clarity, impact

VII. Fashion Theaters (Retro, Ethno, Modern, Know-How Collections, etc.)
Duration: Up to 10 minutes
Evaluation: Creativity, consistency, artistic design

VIII. Visual Arts (Painting, Graphics, Design)
Submission: 3 works
Evaluation: Originality, execution, theme expression

IX. Arts & Crafts (Woodwork, Ceramics, Weaving, Metalwork, etc.)
Submission: 3 works
Evaluation: Creativity, tradition preservation, artistic execution

X. Photo Art
Submission: 3 works
Evaluation: Subject originality, quality, expressiveness

Competitive Requirements

Each ensemble must prepare 1 competition performance and 2 festival performances.

Solo, duet, and small forms must prepare 1 competition performance and 1 festival performance.

Audio must be high quality (CD, USB, or mini disc).

Vocalists must not use backing vocals; + track is not allowed.

Festival Program

05 July 2025 – Arrival and registration, check-in at hotel (Batumi, Gonio, Shekvetili), welcome evening and leader’s meeting

06 July 2025 – Excursion and cultural activities: sea leisure and Batumi city tour

07 July 2025 – Competition day: rehearsals, opening ceremony, competition performances

08 July 2025 – Gala concert and award ceremony: sea leisure and final concert

09 July 2025 – Creative meetings and exchange programs

10 July 2025 – Leisure day and optional excursions

11 July 2025 – Departure: hotel check-out and airport transfers

Participation Fee & Accommodation

Prices per person for 7 days / 6 nights:

Gonio / Shekvetili
3★ Hotel: €250 (Triple/Quad), €280 (Double), €370 (Single)
4★ Hotel: €290 (Triple/Quad), €350 (Double), €440 (Single)

Batumi
3★ Hotel: €380 (Triple/Quad), €440 (Double), €560 (Single)
4★ Hotel: €440 (Triple/Quad), €530 (Double), €650 (Single)

For groups with 20+ participants: 1 group leader stays free.

Fee Includes

Official invitation

Festival participation

Diplomas, medals, trophies

Creative networking events

Accommodation and meals

Group transfers (Hotel–Concert–Airport)

Excursion in Batumi

English-speaking guide

Fee Excludes

Flight tickets and insurance

Optional excursions

Solo, duet, and small forms additional fees (€30–50 per nomination)

Private transfers from other airports

Application & Payment Details

Application deadline: 25 April 2025

10% guarantee fee required upon approval (deducted from final payment)

Final payment deadline: 90 days before arrival (by 1 April 2025)