The International festival-contest-tour Mediterranean Legends (Legends of the Mediterranean) – runs along the route Barcelona – Costa Brava (Spain) – Cannes (France) – Nice (France) – Monte Carlo (Monaco) – San Remo (Italy) – Lloret de Mar (Costa Brava)  – BarcelonaThis contest invites for the participation: 🎙 Vocal studios and choirs, 💃🕺 choreographic groups and individual dancers,  🎺 orchestras and instrumental groups,  🎭 theaters  👨‍🎨artists and designers☝️ as well as individual performers – soloist

Barcelona – Costa Brava (Spain) – Cannes (France) – Nice (France) – Monte Carlo (Monaco) – San Remo (Italy)  – Lloret de Mar (Costa Brava)  – Barcelona.

2024

April 28 — May 04
June 27 — July 03
July 07 — 13
September 13 — 19
October 25 — 31

2025

April 30 — May 06
June 25 — July 01
July 13 — 19
September 10 — 16
October 22 — 28

2026

May 06 — 12
June 26 — July 02
July 12 — 18
September 09 — 15
October 23 — 29

The International festival-competition-tour Mediterranean Legends (Legends of the Mediterranean) – runs along the route Barcelona – Costa Brava (Spain) – Cannes (France) – Nice (France) – Monte Carlo (Monaco) – San Remo (Italy) – Lloret de Mar (Costa Brava)  – Barcelona. The festival is unique in its scope and richness of programs. Contestants will see remarkable places and events, become familiar with the cultures of Spain, France, Italy and visit the Principality of Monaco. The contestants are evaluated by a professional international jury according to expert evaluation criteria.

If you want to participate in the contest in Europe but don’t have the means, then hurry to search for sponsors in your region. Such an opportunity may come once in a lifetime.

⚠️ We give our priority to learning and sharing experiences. At this contest a big attention is paid to the educational program. The event includes master classes, workshops. Teachers who have completed the master classes receive a certificate.

«MEDITERRANEAN LEGENDS» – an unforgettable experience! This festival contest in Europe offers a remarkable travel experience that promises to leave you with indelible memories. It is a singular opportunity to participate in a competition program while also visiting some of Europe’s most iconic destinations. This is a journey you will never forget.


At this festival the most cherished dreams of the participants come true! This international festival is an opportunity to meet some old friends and find new ones, relax, enjoy the Mediterranean Sea and demonstrate to everyone Your achievements in the world of art! You can see Barcelona, Costa Brava, Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo and San Remo!

This international festival gives young artists the opportunity to become winners of a prestigious international contest, and also combines a rich excursion program with a great vacation on the beaches of the Costa Brava and the Cote d’Azur – You can combine creative and educational programs with a wonderful vacation!

It is recommended to go to this international festival with the whole family or friends, a whole class or university group. At this festival we are glad to see not only the participating artists, but also their support groups!

All of our programs consist of two parts:

1. Participation in the competition;
2. Participation in the Festival without competing in the competition*.
* For those who don’t want to participate in the competitive program, but wish to participate in the festival. They will still participate in the other festival activities including: joint rehearsals, workshops and master classes, where they receive advice and an official certificate from the renowned international experts during a brief discussion in an open and friendly atmosphere. Non competing participants will also perform at international friendship concerts combining different kinds of art.
Communication with other participants, an open exchange of experience as well as a lot of master classes with internationally recognized experts, will certainly bring you to a whole new level of creativity!

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CATEGORIES

GROUP (А) – choreographic groups and soloists:

  • I category: classic ballet;
  • II category: folk dance, folk stylized dance, ethnic dance;
  • III category: ballroom dance;
  • IV category: sport dance (hip hop, disco, techno, street, electric boogie, break dance, pop locking and other street styles);
  • V category: modern dance (jazz modern, neoclassic etc.);
  • VI category: variety dance;
  • VII category: social dance (Argentine Tango, balboa, bachata, boogie, waltz, West Coast swing, zouk, Irish set dancing, country music, kizomba, lindy hop, machine, merengue, reggaeton, rueda, salsa, samba de gafieira, Semba, forró, hustle, and others).

GROUP (B) – instrumental groups and soloists:

  •  I category: percussion instruments’ ensembles;
  • II category: guitarists’ ensembles;
  • III category: jazz style ensembles;
  • IV category: chamber orchestras;
  • V category: symphony orchestras;
  • VI category: accordion and button accordion players’ orchestras;
  • VII category: folk orchestra ensembles;
  • VIII category: soloists and piano ensembles (programs for a one piano).


GROUP (С) – singing (choirs, musicals, ensembles, duets, trios, soloists):

  • I category: academic singing;
  • II category: jazz singing;
  • III category: rock and rap;
  • IV category: folk singing;
  • V category: pop singing;
  • VI category: musicals


GROUP (D) – artists and authors of the decorative and applied arts’ products, fashion theaters:

  • I category: fashion theaters;
  • II category: students of art schools and child art schools;
  • III category: students of art colleges, academies and institutes;
  • IV category: young professional artists;
  • V category: photo and video works (photo workshops, photo exhibitions, studios, authors).

GROUP (E) – Original genre*:

  •  I category: circus, clownery, acrobatics, original gymnastics, juggling;
  • II category: illusion;
  • III category: pantomime, variety miniature, theatre miniature;
  • IV category: art of speaking word, readers.
  • *Air, fire and animal acts are prohibited.

AGE GROUPS OF THE PARTICIPANTS

I) younger than 9 years old
II ) 10-12 years
III) 13-15 years
IV) 16-19 years
V) 20-25 years
VI) from 26 years
VII) Mixed age category Mixta

ESTIMATION OF AGE
— For DUO/TRIO/QUARTET – the group age is calculated from the oldest participant’s age.
— For ensembles, groups of 5 or more people and choirs, the age is calculated based on the average age of the group.

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION IN NOMINATIONS FOR GROUPS A, B, C, E

  • Each contestant (solo/duo/trio/quartet/group) will present one number.
  • Solo 02:00 – 03:00 minutes (for Groups A), 01:00 – 05:00 minutes (for Groups B, C, E);
  • Duo/Trio/Quartet 03:00 – 04:00 minutes (for Groups A), 01:00 – 05:00 (for Groups B, C, E);
  • Group/Formation 04:00 – 05:00 minutes (for Groups A), 01:00 – 05:00 minutes (for Groups B, C, E);
  • Timing starts from the beginning of the number and ends with the end of the number. There is a time limit of 5 seconds for entering the stage, bowing and going backstage. If a dance number exceeds the time limit, the score will be reduced by 10 points;
  • If the timing of your number is out of scope, it is necessary to agree this with the Organizing Committee.
  • You may present more than one number. If you wish to submit more than one number, please write about it in the “Additional information” column in the entry form;
  • All songs must be recorded on a USB flash drive. Only the following audio formats will be accepted: MP3, WAV, AIFF;
  • In the application form, please specify whether you need a breakdown of numbers or whether the work will be performed in one block;
  • It is obligatory to specify in the application soloists, duets, and small forms of three to five people;
  • Both groups and soloists are prohibited to use plus phonograms during the competition performances.

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION IN NOMINATION FOR GROUP D

  • Each participant must submit no more than 2 competitive works, format no more than A3;
  • The subjects and techniques of performances are various
  • Tablets (cameras for photographers).
JURY

The jury of the contest is formed of the most important choreographers and cultural workers of Spain, France, Canada and other countries of the Eastern Europe and Asia. International jury is formed by the contest’s providers. Participation in the gala concert isn’t guaranteed for everyone and is confirmed due to the results of the previous shows according to the consolidated legislative decision of the contest providers and the judges.

The jury has the right

  • not to award all the prizes; 
  • to share prize among performers;
  • to award special prizes to teachers for outstanding achievements;
  • to make a decision about breaking a performance which exceeds the bounds of the regulations;
  • the jury evaluates the participants on one hundred-point system, the final result is made up of the average quantity of the received scores and the average value of the progress scores;
  • the jury’s decisions are final and are not subject to review.

Evaluation criteria

GROUP (А) – choreographic groups and soloists

– mastery – technique of movements’ execution;
– compositional creation of the performance;
– suitability for the theatre (flexibility, costume, properties, performing standards);
– choice and correspondence of the musical and choreographic materials;
– artistic skills, disclosure of an artistic image.

GROUP (B) – instrumental groups and soloists

– degree of the complexity of the repertoire;
– degree of virtuosity and technical capability;
– scenic culture, artistic skill, posture.

GROUP (С) – singing (choirs, ensembles, duets, trios, soloists)

– purity of the intonation and quality of sound;
–  beauty of the timbre and the voice strength;
– scenic culture, artistic skill
– Mastery – technique of movements’ execution

GROUP (D) – artists and authors of the decorative and applied arts’ products, fashion theaters

– author’s creative personality and mastery;
– composition methods skill
– skills in the technique the work is done;
– uniqueness of the idea and execution;
– colour solution.

GROUP (E) – Original genre

– level of preparation and mastery;
– suitability for the theatre (flexibility, costume, properties, performing standards);
– artistic mounting of the program.

AWARDS

The jury evaluates the participants on 100-point scale.

Regarding the genres of performing and categories the awards are distributed due to seven age groups

  • participants who scored up to 70 points become – diploma holders;
  • participants who scored from 70 to 79 points – laureates of the third degree;
  • participants with 80 to 89 points become laureates of the second degree;
  • participants who scored from 90 to 99 points, become – laureates of the first degree;
  • participants with 100 points become Grand Prize winners of Mediterranean Legends competition;
  • Grand Prix winners receive a big cup and diplomas (one for each group/quartet/trio/duo/solo);
  • First place winners receive a standard trophy and diplomas (one per group/quartet/trio/duo/solo);
  • Second and third place winners receive diplomas (one for each group/quartet/trio/duo/solo);
  • All contestants receive diplomas with their results (one for each group/quartet/trio/duet/solo).

*Groups of 5 people or more, receive a special engraving from the city authorities.

*Each leader and sponsor of the group receives a letter of thanks on stamped paper of the Kingdom of Spain.

*Each contestant in the group can request a personal diploma and medal for an additional fee (before the competition).

PROGRAM OF STAY

1st day: 
– check in to the hotel (from 14:00);
– meeting with the organizers of the contest;
– presentation of the excursion programs;
– rehearsal (on request);
20:00 – dinner.

2nd day: 
08:00 – breakfast;
14:00 –rehearsal;
13:00 – lunch;
14:00 – beginning of the contest;
19:30 – dinner.

3rd day: 
08:00 – breakfast;
– Departure to France;
– arrival in France;
– sightseeing tour of Cannes with a tour on the Croisette with the famous Stars avenue at the Palace of stars;
– free time;
– dinner;
– hotel accommodation.

4th day: 
– breakfast;
– Tour in San Remo (Italy) – European capital of colors;
– free time;
– excursion to Monaco;
– excursion in Nice;
– dinner;
– return to the hotel.

5th day: 
– breakfast;
– departure to Spain, on the Costa Brava;
– arrival of the Costa Brava;
– hotel accommodation;
– the beginning of the Gala concert;
– rewarding participants;
20:00 – dinner.

6th day: 
08:00 – breakfast, free day;
09:00 – excursions to Barcelona (optionally for an additional charge);
20:00 – dinner.

7th day:
08:00 – breakfast;
Check out from the hotel at 10:00.

✅ ATTENTION! Organizers have opportunity to modify the program.
✅ ATTENTION! We can provide you with a transfer from airports and train stations to the hotel and back. Ask our managers for the price: info@fiestalonia.net
INCREASE the number of days of your stay and we will organize an excellent excursion program for you! The price of additional days is indicated in the “price” section. For detailed information on excursion programs, you can check with our managers by mail: info@fiestalonia.net
BOOK an excursion program in advance, ask our managers for details about our excursion offer: info@fiestalonia.net

* If you miss the lunch due to excursions or performances you have to ask for dry rations at the reception of your hotel the day before.

PERIOD OF ACCEPTING THE APPLICATIONS
  • the last day of receiving of the applications is for 30 days before the beginning of the festival;
  • the last day of payment is for 21 days before the beginning of the festival;
  • terms and conditions of the agreement are to be requested from our managers.

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PRICE IN APRIL AND MAY AND WHAT IS INCLUDED IN PRICE
Hotel 3***
▪️ accommodation in a triple room €610 /a person – extra day €43/a person
▪️ accommodation in a double room €670 /a person – extra day €53/a person
▪️ accommodation in a single room €890  /a person – extra day €63/a person

* All the rooms in these hotels are reserved as the applications for participation and payment are received. After these hotels are fully booked, you may be offered alternative options for hotels at higher prices. Don’t miss the opportunity and arrange the trip now!

✅ ATTENTION: Price does not include tourist tax. Tourist tax is paid directly by the client directly to the hotel at check in.

WHAT IS INCLUDED INTO THE PRICE:

  • 3 *** star level hotel (7 days / 6 nights);
  • Accommodation in rooms of 2 (double) or 3 (tripple) persons (for an extra charge + 50% single accommodation is possible);
  • Full board (breakfasts, lunches, dinners) in Spain and half board (breakfasts and dinners) in France;
  • Comfortable transport along the route Costa Brava – Cannes – Nice – Monte Carlo – San Remo, guided tours, transfers;
  • Festival fee;
  • Competitive performances with jury evaluation;
  • Master classes (if provided by the program);
  • Gala concert with awards;
  • Live streaming of the contest viewings and Gala concerts on YouTube.

Subscribe to watch the events in the stream: https://www.youtube.com/@fiestalonialive

10% DISCOUNT FOR ACCOMPANYING PARTICIPANTS:

ATTENTION: For accompany who do not perform and do not take part in workshops – a 10% discount is given on the package price.

ADDITIONAL FEES

  • Soloists pay 70 Euros extra.
  • Duets pay 60 euros per duo.
  • Small forms of 3-5 people pay 50 euros per group.
  • For each additional nomination for soloists, duets, small groups up to 10 people – surcharge 25 euros/person.
  • For participation in the additional nomination for groups of 11 persons and more – surcharge 275 euros per group.

*Each contestant in the group can request a named diploma and medal for 10 euros (before the competition).

*Additional letters of appreciation on a numbered State Emblem paper of the Kingdom of Spain can be requested for 10 euros (before the competition).

FREE PLACES:
Each 25th group’s participant gets a pack of our services for free!*

PRICE IN JUNE AND WHAT IS INCLUDED IN PRICE
Hotel 3***
▪️ accommodation in a triple room €690 /a person – extra day €55/a person
▪️ accommodation in a double room €737 /a person – extra day €61/a person
▪️ accommodation in a single room €935 /a person – extra day €85/a person

* All the rooms in these hotels are reserved as the applications for participation and payment are received. After these hotels are fully booked, you may be offered alternative options for hotels at higher prices. Don’t miss the opportunity and arrange the trip now!

✅ ATTENTION: Price does not include tourist tax. Tourist tax is paid directly by the client directly to the hotel at check in.

WHAT IS INCLUDED INTO THE PRICE:

  • 3 *** star level hotel (7 days / 6 nights);
  • Accommodation in rooms of 2 (double) or 3 (tripple) persons (for an extra charge + 50% single accommodation is possible);
  • Full board (breakfasts, lunches, dinners) in Spain and half board (breakfasts and dinners) in France;
  • Comfortable transport along the route Costa Brava – Cannes – Nice – Monte Carlo – San Remo, guided tours, transfers;
  • Festival fee;
  • Competitive performances with jury evaluation;
  • Master classes (if provided by the program);
  • Gala concert with awards;
  • Live streaming of the contest viewings and Gala concerts on YouTube.

Subscribe to watch the events in the stream: https://www.youtube.com/@fiestalonialive

10% DISCOUNT FOR ACCOMPANYING PARTICIPANTS:

ATTENTION: For accompany who do not perform and do not take part in workshops – a 10% discount is given on the package price.

ADDITIONAL FEES

  • Soloists pay 70 Euros extra.
  • Duets pay 60 euros per duo.
  • Small forms of 3-5 people pay 50 euros per group.
  • For each additional nomination for soloists, duets, small groups up to 10 people – surcharge 25 euros/person.
  • For participation in the additional nomination for groups of 11 persons and more – surcharge 275 euros per group.

*Each contestant in the group can request a named diploma and medal for 10 euros (before the competition).

*Additional letters of appreciation on a numbered State Emblem paper of the Kingdom of Spain can be requested for 10 euros (before the competition).

FREE PLACES:
Each 25th group’s participant gets a pack of our services for free!*

PRICE IN JULY AND WHAT IS INCLUDED IN PRICE
Hotel 3***
▪️ accommodation in a triple room €757 /a person – extra day €74/a person
▪️ accommodation in a double room €777 /a person – extra day €84/a person
▪️ accommodation in a single room €970 /a person – extra day €96/a person

* All the rooms in these hotels are reserved as the applications for participation and payment are received. After these hotels are fully booked, you may be offered alternative options for hotels at higher prices. Don’t miss the opportunity and arrange the trip now!

✅ ATTENTION: Price does not include tourist tax. Tourist tax is paid directly by the client directly to the hotel at check in.

WHAT IS INCLUDED INTO THE PRICE:

  • 3 *** star level hotel (7 days / 6 nights);
  • Accommodation in rooms of 2 (double) or 3 (tripple) persons (for an extra charge + 50% single accommodation is possible);
  • Full board (breakfasts, lunches, dinners) in Spain and half board (breakfasts and dinners) in France;
  • Comfortable transport along the route Costa Brava – Cannes – Nice – Monte Carlo – San Remo, guided tours, transfers;
  • Festival fee;
  • Competitive performances with jury evaluation;
  • Master classes (if provided by the program);
  • Gala concert with awards;
  • Live streaming of the contest viewings and Gala concerts on YouTube.

Subscribe to watch the events in the stream: https://www.youtube.com/@fiestalonialive

10% DISCOUNT FOR ACCOMPANYING PARTICIPANTS:

ATTENTION: For accompany who do not perform and do not take part in workshops – a 10% discount is given on the package price.

ADDITIONAL FEES

  • Soloists pay 70 Euros extra.
  • Duets pay 60 euros per duo.
  • Small forms of 3-5 people pay 50 euros per group.
  • For each additional nomination for soloists, duets, small groups up to 10 people – surcharge 25 euros/person.
  • For participation in the additional nomination for groups of 11 persons and more – surcharge 275 euros per group.

*Each contestant in the group can request a named diploma and medal for 10 euros (before the competition).

*Additional letters of appreciation on a numbered State Emblem paper of the Kingdom of Spain can be requested for 10 euros (before the competition).

FREE PLACES:
Each 25th group’s participant gets a pack of our services for free!*

PRICE IN SEPTEMBER AND WHAT IS INCLUDED IN PRICE
Hotel 3***
▪️ accommodation in a triple room €645/a person – extra day €50/a person
▪️ accommodation in a double room €705/a person – extra day €60/a person
▪️ accommodation in a single room €925/a person – extra day €70/a person

* All the rooms in these hotels are reserved as the applications for participation and payment are received. After these hotels are fully booked, you may be offered alternative options for hotels at higher prices. Don’t miss the opportunity and arrange the trip now!

✅ ATTENTION: Price does not include tourist tax. Tourist tax is paid directly by the client directly to the hotel at check in.

WHAT IS INCLUDED INTO THE PRICE:

  • 3 *** star level hotel (7 days / 6 nights);
  • Accommodation in rooms of 2 (double) or 3 (tripple) persons (for an extra charge + 50% single accommodation is possible);
  • Full board (breakfasts, lunches, dinners) in Spain and half board (breakfasts and dinners) in France;
  • Comfortable transport along the route Costa Brava – Cannes – Nice – Monte Carlo – San Remo, guided tours, transfers;
  • Festival fee;
  • Competitive performances with jury evaluation;
  • Master classes (if provided by the program);
  • Gala concert with awards;
  • Live streaming of the contest viewings and Gala concerts on YouTube.

Subscribe to watch the events in the stream: https://www.youtube.com/@fiestalonialive

10% DISCOUNT FOR ACCOMPANYING PARTICIPANTS:

ATTENTION: For accompany who do not perform and do not take part in workshops – a 10% discount is given on the package price.

ADDITIONAL FEES

  • Soloists pay 70 Euros extra.
  • Duets pay 60 euros per duo.
  • Small forms of 3-5 people pay 50 euros per group.
  • For each additional nomination for soloists, duets, small groups up to 10 people – surcharge 25 euros/person.
  • For participation in the additional nomination for groups of 11 persons and more – surcharge 275 euros per group.

*Each contestant in the group can request a named diploma and medal for 10 euros (before the competition).

*Additional letters of appreciation on a numbered State Emblem paper of the Kingdom of Spain can be requested for 10 euros (before the competition).

FREE PLACES:
Each 25th group’s participant gets a pack of our services for free!*

PRICE IN OCTOBER AND WHAT IS INCLUDED IN PRICE
Hotel 3***
▪️ accommodation in a triple room €645 /a person – extra day €48/a person
▪️ accommodation in a double room €705 /a person – extra day €58/a person
▪️ accommodation in a single room €925  /a person – extra day €68/a person

* All the rooms in these hotels are reserved as the applications for participation and payment are received. After these hotels are fully booked, you may be offered alternative options for hotels at higher prices. Don’t miss the opportunity and arrange the trip now!
* Warning! Price in November includes 6 nights and 7 days

✅ ATTENTION: Price does not include tourist tax. Tourist tax is paid directly by the client directly to the hotel at check in.

WHAT IS INCLUDED INTO THE PRICE:

  • 3 *** star level hotel (7 days / 6 nights);
  • Accommodation in rooms of 2 (double) or 3 (tripple) persons (for an extra charge + 50% single accommodation is possible);
  • Full board (breakfasts, lunches, dinners) in Spain and half board (breakfasts and dinners) in France;
  • Comfortable transport along the route Costa Brava – Cannes – Nice – Monte Carlo – San Remo, guided tours, transfers;
  • Festival fee;
  • Competitive performances with jury evaluation;
  • Master classes (if provided by the program);
  • Gala concert with awards;
  • Live streaming of the contest viewings and Gala concerts on YouTube.

Subscribe to watch the events in the stream: https://www.youtube.com/@fiestalonialive

10% DISCOUNT FOR ACCOMPANYING PARTICIPANTS:

ATTENTION: For accompany who do not perform and do not take part in workshops – a 10% discount is given on the package price.

ADDITIONAL FEES

  • Soloists pay 70 Euros extra.
  • Duets pay 60 euros per duo.
  • Small forms of 3-5 people pay 50 euros per group.
  • For each additional nomination for soloists, duets, small groups up to 10 people – surcharge 25 euros/person.
  • For participation in the additional nomination for groups of 11 persons and more – surcharge 275 euros per group.

*Each contestant in the group can request a named diploma and medal for 10 euros (before the competition).

*Additional letters of appreciation on a numbered State Emblem paper of the Kingdom of Spain can be requested for 10 euros (before the competition).

FREE PLACES:
Each 25th group’s participant gets a pack of our services for free!*

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