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XVII INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-COMPETITION “GOLD STAR" 2027

Date:
10–15 Jul 2027 · 6 days / 5 nights
Location:
Batumi, Georgia
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
M.O. & WOFA
Application deadline:
1 Mar 2027
Status:
Waitlist active
Price:€190

About the festival

  1. The XVII INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-COMPETITION “GOLD STAR” 2027 takes place in Batumi, Georgia.

Awards

The jury awards the Grand Prix, First Degree Laureate, Second Degree Laureate, Third Degree Laureate and Special Awards.

All participants receive commemorative diplomas and medals. Groups and individual performers receive festival diplomas, medals and trophies.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

Who Can Apply

Open to children, youth and adults in the following disciplines:

  • Vocal
  • Choreography
  • Instrumental performance
  • Original / variety performance
  • Theatre
  • Fashion theatre

Age Categories

  • Up to 6 years
  • 7–9 years
  • 10–12 years
  • 13–15 years
  • 16–19 years
  • 20–25 years
  • 26+
  • Mixed age category

Nomination Rule

When entering more than one nomination, the nomination with the smaller number of participants is considered the Main Nomination. The nomination with the larger number of participants is considered the Additional Nomination.

Visa & Invitations

An official invitation is included in the package.

Health Insurance

Medical insurance is not included.

Performance and stage requirements

  • Groups of 10+ participants: up to 2 performances, each up to 5–6 minutes.
  • Small groups of 6–10 participants: 1 performance, up to 3–4 minutes.
  • Quintets, quartets, trios, duets and soloists: 1 performance, up to 3–4 minutes.
  • Backing tracks must be sent in advance and also brought on USB.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

Early Check-in

  • 06:00–12:00: +50% of the daily room rate.

  • 00:00–06:00: +100% of the daily room rate.

Late Check-out

  • 12:00–18:00: +50% of the daily room rate.

  • 18:00–00:00: +100% of the daily room rate.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Saturday 10 July

    Arrival & Welcome

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      Arrival.

    • 14:00

      Hotel check-in after 14:00.

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      Lunch.

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      Free time.

    • —

      Welcome evening.

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      Meeting with group leaders.

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      Dinner.

  2. Day 2

    Sunday 11 July

    Competition & Awards

    • —

      Breakfast.

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      Rehearsal.

    • —

      Lunch box.

    • —

      Competition at Batumi Summer Theatre.

    • —

      Official Awards Ceremony.

    • —

      Return to hotel.

    • —

      Dinner.

  3. Day 3

    Monday 12 July

    Seaside Leisure & Excursions

    • —

      Breakfast.

    • —

      Leisure by the sea.

    • —

      Lunch.

    • —

      Free time.

    • —

      Optional excursions.

    • —

      Dinner.

  4. Day 4

    Tuesday 13 July

    Seaside Leisure & Excursions

    • —

      Breakfast.

    • —

      Leisure by the sea.

    • —

      Lunch.

    • —

      Free time.

    • —

      Optional excursions.

    • —

      Dinner.

  5. Day 5

    Wednesday 14 July

    Seaside Leisure & Excursions

    • —

      Breakfast.

    • —

      Leisure by the sea.

    • —

      Lunch.

    • —

      Free time.

    • —

      Optional excursions.

    • —

      Dinner.

  6. Day 6

    Thursday 15 July

    Departure

    • —

      Breakfast.

    • 12:00

      Check-out by 12:00.

    • —

      Departure.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

A wide selection of excursions around Batumi, Adjara and other destinations in Georgia is available upon request.

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XVII INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-COMPETITION “GOLD STAR" 2027

10–15 Jul 2027 · Batumi, Georgia · Apply by 1 Mar 2027

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From €190 / person

10–15 Jul 2027