12th International Youth Festival - Contest of Arts “The Muses” (Bulgaria)

The International youth festival of arts (IYFA) “Muzite” (in English “The Muses”) is a multi-genre festival and contest at different forms of arts: dance, music, theatre, fine arts, photography, film, magical and circus art, martial arts, etc.

Children and young people aged 5 to 35 years, coming from school of arts, academies, studios and kids centers, are allowed to take part in the festival-contest.

Teams/collectives and individual performers with representatives of over 35 years can participate in the non-competition program: the concert "Day of the country" and mix - concert at the closing session of the festival.

The IYFA “Muzite” is organized by the Association “Muzite” and the Municipality of Sozopol.

The 12th edition of IYFA "Muses" will be held from 05th to 15th July 2017 in the town of Sozopol, Bulgaria, in two sessions:

- 1st Session from 05th to 10th July. In the first session will be held competitions in sections: "Dance arts", "Fiction Literature", " Non-standard art forms" and „Film”

- 2nd Session from 10th to 15th July. In the second session will be held competitions in sections: "Music Arts", "Fine, Applied and photo arts" and "Theatre".

In addition to the competition, teams and individual performers may participate in non-contest program also.

Arrival of participants in the first session – 05th July; departure – 10th July.

Arrival of participants in the second session – 10th July, departure – 15th July

Participants may join at will in both sessions.

Each formation and individual performer, with non-contest program, and these who are not winners in the contests also, receive a certificate of participation and prizes.

Creative formations, individuals and managers are awarded as well with prizes and awards:

First place: Medal, Certificate, Special Prize of the festival.

Second place: Medal, Certificate, Special Prize of the festival.

Third place: Medal, Certificate, Special Prize of the festival.

Special prizes:
* Sozopol Municipality Award;

* Prize of the Association "Muzite";

* Sponsors Awards;

* Audience Award;

* Partner Awards;

* Jury Award;

* Prizes for workshops in different Art sectors;

* Best Foreign Dance team performing a Bulgarian folklore;

* Best Foreign ensemble performing a song in Bulgarian Language.

Money prizes:
* Special Award for "DANCE ARTS"

* Special Award for “MUSIC ARTS”

* Special Award for "FINE ARTS, APPLIED ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY"

* Special Award for "FICTION LITERATURE"

* Special Award for "THEATRE"

* Special prize for "NON-STANDARD FORMAT"

* Special Award for "CINEMA"

Winners in each category of the contest receive the title "Laureate" of I, II or III award, a diploma, a medal, and prizes and gifts.

The highest award is “Grand prix" of the Festival-Contest, which is awarded for each category of art.

Further details:
http://www.muzite.org