X INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL OF FOLKLORE, DANCE AND MUSIC “RIMINI ART INSPIRATIONS FESTIVAL” 2027

Application deadline: 1 May 2027, or earlier if capacity is reached.

Who can participate

• Folklore groups.
• Vocal soloists, duets, vocal ensembles, choirs and vocal-instrumental performers.
• Dance groups and soloists.
• Instrumentalists and instrumental ensembles.
• Theatre performers, circus artists, fashion theatres and modelling groups.

Age categories

• 4–6 years.
• 7–9 years.
• 10–13 years.
• 14–17 years.
• 18+.
• 50+.
• Mixed-age groups.

Artistic categories

• Folklore: traditional rituals, dances, songs, folk instruments and performances based on national folklore.
• Vocal: pop, folk, classical, jazz, original songs and choirs.
• Choreography: folk dance, stylized folk dance, classical dance, ballroom, Latin, modern, contemporary, jazz, street dance, children’s choreography, oriental dance, majorettes, cheerleading, flash mob and show dance.
• Instrumental: string, plucked, wind, percussion and folk instruments. The piano category is not available.
• Other categories: theatre arts, circus arts and fashion shows.

Participants may enter several artistic categories. Each additional category requires a separate application.

Visa & invitations

Official invitation preparation is included in the festival package.

• One application allows 1–2 performances within the applicable time limit.
• Soloists, duets and trios: up to 4 minutes.
• Small groups of 4–10 participants: up to 6 minutes.
• Ensembles and groups of 11 or more participants: up to 9 minutes.
• Vocal performances may use backing tracks, live accompaniment or a cappella.
• The planned competition venue is Teatro “G. Santi” in Bottega di Vallefoglia, Italy, with approximately 336 seats, a stage of approximately 120 m², and professional sound and lighting systems.

San Marino

An optional excursion costs approximately €45–50 per person, including transportation.

Venice

For groups travelling by their own coach, an additional excursion may be arranged after hotel check-out. It may include a boat transfer and guided city sightseeing. An additional fee applies.