Dear lover of folk music,
Dear friends and colleagues,
We are pleased to inform you of the forthcoming Folk music festival “Interfolk in Russia” to be held in St Petersburg, Russia, from 09 to 14 of November 2012.
St Petersburg welcomes the choirs, dance groups and folklore ensembles from all over the world; your songs and dances will contribute to a sunny atmosphere in St. Petersburg for professional dialogue to share experiences and repertoire.
For further information: www.interfestplus.ru

The Festival is held by Committee for Culture of St.Petersburg City Administration and “Inter Aspect” Creative Association, under the aegis of the State Cappella of St. Petersburg, the St Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts, The Russian State Pedagogic University. We are proud of being a partner of the European Association of Folklore Festival (EAFF).
Folklore ensembles are eligible to join the Festival either as non-competitive participating in all the performances of the festival, or as competitive ensembles.

For further information please visit our web site at: www.interfestplus.ru
or write to: interfolk@mail.ru
DEADLINE FOR SENDING IN APPLICATIONS FOR THE FESTIVAL is September 01, 2012

Rules of the festival

Application form

Dear lover of folk music,
Dear friends and colleagues,
St Petersburg welcomes the choirs, dance groups and folklore ensembles from all over the world; your songs and dances will contribute to a sunny atmosphere in St. Petersburg for professional dialogue to share experiences and repertoire.

PARTICIPANTS:
 Vocal groups performing folklore music: choirs and ensembles
 Dance groups performing traditional and folklore dances
 Instrumental groups: orchestras and ensembles, performing folk music
 Groups enacting parts of folk ceremonies, rituals, popular games, etc.

CATEGORIES:
А – folklore vocal, authentic folklore (choirs and ensembles)
B – classic vocal and modern arrangement of folklore music (choirs and ensembles)
С – instrumental ensembles and orchestras (folklore music)
D – choreographic ensembles and pairs (folklore dances)

No limitations are placed on age and number of participants.
CONTEST PROCEDURE: The contest shall consist of 2 rounds:
Grand Prix is 40000 Roubles (~1000 EUR)

The competition is held by Committee for Culture of St.Petersburg City Administration and “Inter Aspect” Creative Association, under the aegis of the St Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts.
www.interfestplus.ru
interfolk@mail.ru
Looking forward to see you in St.Petersburg (Russia).

Rules of the competition

Application form