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Under the auspices of the Municipality of Seia, the Union of Parishes
of Seia, São Romão and Lapa dos Dinheiros and the Tourism Central Region
of Portugal, is held the fourth edition of the International Song Festival
of Serra da Estrela (FICSE).
THE PURPOSE OF THE FESTIVAL
The Festival is organized to promote and stimulate artistic creativity,
within a healthy spirit of competition; to make possible the discovery
and the launch of new values; to stimulate the creation of musical
repertoire aimed at children and young people; to promote friendship
between children of different nationalities, and to provide music teachers
exchange of experiences, including music and dance interpretation techniques.
PLACE AND DATE OF THE CONTEST
The rounds and the final Gala–Concert will take place at the
Cineteatro Casa Municipal da Cultura, in Seia, between 22nd and
25th of August 2018, according to the following schedule:
– 21, Tuesday: foreign participants (competitors and accompanying)
and non-local Portuguese travel to Seia;
– 22, 23, 24 and 25: Festival days (Gala–Concert on Saturday,
at 21:00);
– 26, Sunday: departure of foreign participants (and non-local
nationals).
PARTICIPATION
The participation in this festival is open to children, young
people and adults, according to the following categories:
– 1st category – Soloists until 9 years old;
– 2nd category – Soloists from 10 to 13 years old;
– 3rd category – Soloists from 14 to 17 years old;
– 4th category – Soloists from 18 years old and over (no limit).
NOTE: It is allowed the participation of vocal groups (duets,
trios, quartets, etc.). Each group will be inserted in the
category corresponding to the age of the oldest element.
PROCEDURE
Each contestant will participate with two songs. These can be
original or not, sung in the national language of the competitor,
or not. Contestants will sing with the voice in direct sound, on
instrumental playback. The songs must not exceed the duration of
four minutes (4'00").
INTERNATIONAL JURY
The performance of the contestants will be evaluated by an
international jury of leading personalities in the world of the
music. Jury decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
To participate, must be filled and mailed the application form at the
Festival (attached to these Regulations). With the form, should be sent
a copy of the Identity Card, Citizen Card or Passport. Entries must be
made until 15 July 2018.
Competitors will have to pay an admission fee, in the following value:
– soloists: 50 Euros;
– duets: 30 Euros per element;
– trios: 25 Euros per element;
– quartets (and larger groups): 20 Euros per element.
The organization of the Festival makes available, for the amount of
195 Euros per person (competitors and accompanying), the following
services:
– Accommodation and breakfast;
– Transfer airport of Lisbon–Seia (on 21st August) and Seia–airport
of Lisbon (on 26th August);
– Touristic and cultural entertainment program extra-festival (excursions,
visits, promenades, etc.).
INFORMATIVE NOTE:
In the restaurant of the Hotel, lunches and dinners are served with
a fixed price of 12 Euros.
In the Bar of the swimming-pool of the Hotel light snacks are served.
Very near to the Hotel there are several restaurants, with varied and
accessible prices.
AWARDS
In addition to trophies, prizes and other souvenirs, there will be
the following cash prizes:
For each age category:
– 1st place: 300 Euros;
– 2nd place: 200 Euros;
– 3rd place: 100 Euros.
– “Grand Prix junior” (to the competitors of the 1st and 2nd categories): 400 Euros;
– “Grand Prix senior” (to the competitors of the 3rd and 4th categories): 1000 Euros.
All competitors will receive a trophy and a certificate of participation.
FINAL DISPOSITIONS
Festival participants authorize the Organization to use the sounds and
images of their performances to promote the Festival itself.
Any questions should be sent to the email:
nunofigueira65@gmail.com
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