
Greece, Thessaloniki & Olympic Riviera
2027
OLYMPUS TALENT invites soloists, ensembles, performing groups, art schools and studios to spend four days in Greece, combining the contest with learning and a seaside stay. Mount Olympus and the Aegean coast provide a shared setting for participants working in different art forms.
Dance, singing, instrumental music, theatre and visual arts come together at the festival. Each participant presents a performance or artwork in the relevant category; judging takes account of age, entry format and the characteristics of the discipline.
The contest takes place on 16 May in Thessaloniki. The specific hall, technical specifications and running order will be communicated before the event. Participants stay at Cronwell Platamon Resort 5★ in Platamon, on the Olympic Riviera.
Participation formats
Competitive participation includes presenting a performance or artwork to an international jury and receiving an award according to the results. Non-competitive participation includes the festival programme without a ranking; performance opportunities and duration are confirmed by the organisers.
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CONTEST CATEGORIES
| Group | Discipline and categories |
| A | Dance: classical, folk and stylised folk, ballroom, street and sport, contemporary, variety and social dance. |
| B | Instrumental performance: soloists, ensembles and orchestras; classical, folk and jazz music; piano, strings, winds, percussion, guitar, bayan and accordion. |
| C | Singing: classical, folk, pop, jazz, rock and rap, musical theatre; soloists, duets, ensembles and choirs. |
| D | Visual arts and design: painting, drawing and graphic art, decorative and applied arts, photography, video and fashion theatre. |
| E | Original genre and theatre: circus and acrobatic acts, juggling, illusion, mime, short theatrical pieces, spoken word and original stage storytelling. |
Fashion theatre belongs to Category D but follows the rules for stage performances. Exhibition works are assessed in an exhibition format; arrangements for displaying three-dimensional and screen-based works must be agreed in advance.
Age groups and contest programme
Age groups
9 years and under; 10–12; 13–15; 16–19; 20–25; 26 and over; mixed age. For duets, trios and quartets, the age group is determined by the oldest participant; for groups of 5 or more, by the average age. Ages are calculated on the contest date.
Duration of stage performances
One performance is included in the basic contest entry. Additional performances must be registered separately and are evaluated independently.
| Entry format | Dance A | Instrumental vocal and original performance B C E |
| Soloist | 2–3 minutes | 1–5 minutes |
| Duet trio quartet | 3–4 minutes | 1–5 minutes |
| Group | 4–5 minutes | 1–5 minutes |
Any different duration must be agreed before the programme is approved. Fashion theatre performances are limited to 5 minutes. Extended choir or orchestral programmes require separate confirmation.
Backing tracks and stage arrangements
MP3 backing tracks must be emailed to info@fiestalonia.net when confirming the programme. Participants must bring a backup copy on a USB drive. In vocal categories, recordings that replace the main live voice are not permitted.
The application must state the entry format, duration, composers or authors, props and required connections. A piano and basic microphones for sound reinforcement are provided. Other instruments and equipment require separate confirmation.
Dance flooring, stage dimensions, prop setup time, chairs and music stands must be agreed with the organisers before travel. Stage and sound checks follow the contest-day timetable.
Fire acts, performances with animals and aerial acts are not accepted. Acrobatic elements and special props are permitted only by prior agreement with the venue.
Visual arts
The basic entry comprises up to two finished works, each no larger than A3; themes and techniques are unrestricted. Additional works and non-standard sizes require separate agreement. Labels must show the artist’s name in Latin letters, age, country, title and technique. Participants bring their own materials and packaging.
Participants are responsible for the authorship of their works and the accuracy of the information submitted. Delivery, installation and collection dates will be stated in the final programme.
JURY AND EVALUATION
The international jury comprises specialists in the disciplines represented. Entries are evaluated on a 100-point scale; the final score is the average of the relevant jury members’ scores. Awards are allocated within each discipline, age group and entry format.
| Discipline | Evaluation criteria |
| Dance | Technique and coordination, composition, musicality and stage presentation. |
| Instrumental performance | Accuracy, instrumental technique, musical phrasing, interpretation and ensemble work. |
| Singing | Intonation, vocal quality, diction, expression and interpretation of the musical material. |
| Visual arts | Original concept, composition, mastery of materials and use of colour or tone. |
| Original genre and theatre | Skill, dramatic structure, expressive characterisation and coherence of the stage presentation. |
The jury may withhold individual awards, share awards between participants and give special prizes to teachers. Performances exceeding an unapproved time limit may be stopped. Jury decisions are final.
Awards
| Score | Result |
| Below 69 | Diploma Holder |
| 70–79 | Third Degree Laureate |
| 80–89 | Second Degree Laureate |
| 90–99 | First Degree Laureate |
| 100 | Grand Prix Winner |
Grand Prix: a major trophy and diploma; First Degree: a trophy and diploma; Second and Third Degree: diplomas. Each award is issued once per registered entry: soloist, duet, trio, quartet or group. The official diploma records the contest result.
Two personalised thank-you letters for leaders and sponsors are included in the package. Personal diplomas and medals for individual group members may be ordered for an additional fee before the contest.
PRORGAMME OF STAY
15 May Arrival
Check-in at Cronwell Platamon Resort 5★ from 14:00. Meeting with the organisers, participant registration, confirmation of the contest programme and presentation of excursion options. Dinner at the hotel.
16 May Contest day
Breakfast. Departure from Platamon to the contest venue in Thessaloniki. Stage and sound checks according to the timetable. Festival opening, contest sessions by discipline and international jury evaluation. Display of artworks in the agreed exhibition space. Lunch at the hotel or a packed lunch. Awards Ceremony. Return to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
17 May Masterclasses entertainment and excursions
Breakfast. Masterclasses or an entertainment programme at the hotel. Optional excursions at an additional cost. Lunch at the hotel or a packed lunch. Dinner at the hotel.
18 May Departure
08:00 — breakfast. Check-out before 10:00. Departure or an extended stay on request.
Daily arrangements
The package includes Full Board. The detailed timetable for contest sessions, classes and evening activities is sent to participants before the festival. The schedule may be adjusted due to weather or organisational circumstances.
FESTIVAL PACKAGE
15–18 May 2027 · 4 days and 3 nights
Cronwell Platamon Resort 5★ · Platamon · Full Board
| Accommodation | Package per person | Extra night per person |
| QUAD · 4 people | €350 | €65 |
| TRPL · 3 people | €360 | €68 |
| DBL · 2 people | €385 | €73 |
| SNGL · 1 person | €480 | €120 |
The price includes
- Three nights at Cronwell Platamon Resort 5★.
- Full Board: breakfast, lunch and dinner; hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks at breakfast, and water in the restaurant at lunch and dinner.
- Participation in OLYMPUS TALENT, the basic contest programme, international jury evaluation and the Awards Ceremony.
- An official diploma for each registered contest entry and category; awards according to the results.
- Masterclasses or an entertainment programme at the hotel on 17 May, according to the festival timetable.
- The festival fee; two personalised thank-you letters for leaders and sponsors.
- Use of swimming pools, sports and other designated areas, subject to seasonal conditions; parasols and sun loungers at the beach and pool; Wi-Fi throughout the resort and in guest rooms.
- Live streaming of the Awards Ceremony: www.youtube.com/@fiestalonialive.
Group benefits
One free place for a group leader for every 20 people. Accompanying persons who do not participate in the contest receive a 10% discount on the package price. Supplements for soloists, small groups and additional performances are listed in Section 8. Participation without the hotel package is quoted individually. Benefits and included services are specified in the group confirmation.
CONTEST SUPPLEMENTS
Supplement to the package for the basic stage performance
| Entry format | Supplement |
| Soloist | €75 |
| Duet | €45 per person |
| Small group of 3–5 | €35 per person |
| Group of 6 or more | No supplement |
Each additional stage performance
| Entry format | Fee per performance |
| Soloist | €55 |
| Duet | €40 per person |
| Small group of 3–5 | €33 per person |
| Group of 6–10 | €30 per person |
| Group of 11 or more | €295 per group |
Additional performances must be registered in advance and each receives a separate evaluation. Stage performance fees do not automatically apply to additional exhibition works; these are quoted separately.
Additional services
Personal diploma and medal: €14 per participant. Additional thank-you letter: €10. Written jury commentary: €70 per performance or artwork. Orders must be placed before the contest.
Contest-day transfer Platamon – Thessaloniki – Platamon: €25 per person for the round trip. Airport and railway-station transfers, additional nights, excursions, photo and video services and special equipment are available at an additional cost.
Additional services must be ordered no later than 7 days before the festival begins. Availability and final prices are confirmed individually.
HOTEL CONDITIONS AND EXCURSIONS
Additional charges and important conditions
- Splash Waterpark: low-season supplement of €6, payable at reception; the price is reconfirmed when paying. Low season covers May to 20 June and from 11 September. Access is subject to the opening schedule.
- Tourist tax: €15 per room per day, including rooms occupied by group leaders. This is the amount stated in the hotel offer and may change; the applicable amount is confirmed before arrival.
- Damage deposit: €25 per child before check-in, refunded on the day of departure if no material damage has occurred.
- Tennis courts and fitness/spa facilities carry an additional charge in low season.
Optional excursions
| Route | Price per person |
| Meteora | €70 |
| Discover Mount Olympus | €45 |
| Waterland and Thessaloniki | €75 |
| Shopping and sightseeing in Thessaloniki | €45 |
| Buggy safari on the Olympic Riviera | €90 |
| Skiathos | €90 |
| Edessa and Pozar | €75 |
Prices are indicative and based on the Greek offer supplied. Routes and operating conditions are confirmed according to group size, season, weather and the festival timetable.
APPLICATIONS AND CONTACTS
Applications are accepted no later than 30 days before the festival begins, subject to availability. Final payment is due no later than 21 days before the festival. The agreement, payment schedule and cancellation conditions are provided by the organisers.
Rooms are confirmed as applications and payments are received. Participation is confirmed once the application has been accepted and payment conditions have been fulfilled. Reasonable changes to the timetable, jury or venue allocation may be made while maintaining the overall format.
Fiestalonia Milenio · info@fiestalonia.net · www.fiestalonia.net
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