X INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-CONTEST “ART STARS IN PRAGUE” 2027

Artistic categories

• Vocal: pop, folk, academic/classical, folklore groups, choirs, rock and jazz.
• Choreography: folk dance, classical dance, ballroom dance, jazz, modern, contemporary, R&B, street jazz, hip-hop, soul, rock’n’roll, cabaret, variety show, folk stylization and show dance.
• Instrumental music: piano, string instruments, wind instruments, percussion, folk instruments, orchestras and ensembles.
• Other categories: composer’s work, folk art, circus, sports programmes, fashion theatre, theatre, painting and graphics.

Age categories

• Up to 7 years
• 8–10 years
• 11–13 years
• 14–15 years
• 16–17 years
• 18–20 years
• 21+
• Professional 21+
• Mixed-age groups

No application deadline is specified.

• Vocal soloists, duets and trios: one composition lasting up to 3 minutes.
• Vocal small ensembles, groups and choirs: two contrasting compositions lasting up to 6 minutes in total.
• Choreography soloists, duets, trios and quartets: one performance lasting up to 4 minutes.
• Choreography small groups of 5–9 participants and ensembles: two contrasting performances lasting up to 7 minutes in total.
• Instrumental soloists, duets and trios: up to 4 minutes.
• Instrumental groups, ensembles and orchestras: one or two compositions lasting up to 7 minutes in total.
• Backing tracks must be submitted no later than 20 days before the competition in FLAC, WAV or MP3 format.
• Participants should also carry a backup copy on a USB drive.
• Backing vocals are permitted, provided they do not duplicate the main vocal melody.
• An electronic piano is provided by the organizer.