fourth year International song and music competition for singers and musicians over 36 Selection (on DVD or CD) - within 20 th October 2018 Conditions of entry Kismet, already well known all over the world through GEF- the World Creativity Festival in schools and for sanremojunior International song and music competition for soloists singers and soloists musicians from 6 to 15 years old is now organizing the third singing and musical contest for singers and musicians over 36 sanremosenior. The Finals of sanremosenior will take place at Teatro dell Opera del Casinò of Sanremo and last two days, Saturday 1 st and Sunday 2 nd December 2018. Art. 1 Participants over 36 from any Country, are allowed to take part in the contest of sanremosenior. The Participants for the various sections of ages can have their birthday within the 31 st December 2018. of Participants that have already participated in former years editions of sanremosenior are not admitted. Art.2 The contest is divided into 4 categories (SA, SB, SC, SD), each of them subdivided into sections, that is: CATEGORY SA : Soloist Singers two sections Any kind of music, but not opera. SA1. From 36 to 59 years old a) singer songwriter (own text and music) b) performer SA2. 60 and over a) singer songwriter (own text and music) b) performer
CATEGORY SB: Soloist Musicians two sections Any kind of music (All instruments are allowed) SB1. From 36 to 59 years old a) unpublished piece b) published piece SB2. 60 and over a) unpublished piece b) published piece CATEGORY SC: Bands (musicians and at least one singer) one section All kinds of music are allowed (excluding Lyric, Symphonic and Chamber music) and all the instruments are allowed. The organization will provide a battery and an electronic keyboard. Each additional instrument must be brought from the participant (s). Minimum 4 members / Maximum 10 members SC. 36 and over a)unpublished piece b)published piece CATEGORY SD: Choirs one section All kinds of music are allowed (excluding Lyric, Symphonic and Chamber music). Minimum 15 members SD: 36 and over a) unpublished piece b) published piece Art. 3 All the participants are obliged to present for selection one piece that will be the same in all eventual following selections and Final. The texts can be in Italian, any foreign language or any dialect. In case the language is not Italian or English, it is compulsory to present it with a translation into English. SELECTIONS (a piece on DVD or CD) Within the 30 th of September 2018 all participants have to send their entry forms, CDs / DVDs and all enclosed as in Art.10, directly to: sanremosenior / Kismet srl Via Roma, 166 18038 Sanremo (Italy). Among entries, songs and music pieces on CDs or DVDs, a Jury panel in charge by the Committee of sanremosenior will select the admitted participants to the Final in Sanremo. Art. 4 Sanremo: International Final (live) On the Final SA) The participants in category SA will perform live accompanied with their musical
instrument or on their own musical base with no trace of vocals such as double voices or choirs sound, or they will be excluded from the competition with no reimbursement; The contest will take place in front of a Jury and an admitted audience. Art. 5 ENTRY FEE The Selection Entry fee per each category for the selection. A committee in charge by sanremosenior will select the pieces received on CDs/DVDs. Category SA (soloist singers) 60 (per person) Category SB (soloist musicians) 60 (per person) Category SC (bands) 60 (per group) Category SD (choirs) 60 (per group) The Final in Sanremo (live performance) The admission fee to the finals in Sanremo enclose: 1. Welcome and registration at the welcome-desk by the staff of the organization. 2. A theatre with audio service and lights for the live performance. 3. Rehearsals. 4. Jury. 5. SIAE copyrights fees of the music Category SA (soloist singers) 80 (per person) Category SB (soloist musicians) 80 (per person) Category SC (bands) 140 (per group) Category SD (choirs) 140 (per group) Art. 6 Both published and unpublished pieces will be welcome in the contest. All the participants are obliged to present for selection one piece that will be the same in all eventual following selections and final. Each piece will last maximum 3,30 minutes and will be submitted as a recording in one of the following formats: CD or DVD. They must be accompanied by a completed registration form and by a copy of the receipt as proof of payment for the entrance fee (see art.5 and art.10). The following details must be clearly written or printed on a sticker on the cover of the CD or DVD: full name, title of the piece, genre, author, duration and clearly stating if it is an original piece or an arrangement, whether or not it was ever performed, etc. Art. 7 No choreographies or special lighting will be included, except for those which might be chosen by the organizers (their decision will be final) but that will have no bearing on the overall Panel decision. Art. 8 During the selections and during the International Final in Sanremo a panel of expert judges by the Committee of sanremosenior will select admitted participants and the prize
winners. The valuation will be based not only on the usual technical and artistic criteria, (intonation, colour, performing technique, expression, musicality and interpretation), but also on potential emerging both from the pieces performed and their performance. The Panel s decisions are final. Art. 9 The Organization will provide professional audio and lighting equipment (technical specifications will be communicated at a later stage). Art. 10 Registration Forward the entry form to sanremosenior c/o Kismet, Via Roma 166-18038 SANREMO - Italy by the 30 th of September 2018 including following: A) 1 piece only recorded on DVD or CD; The text for the song can be in Italian and or in any foreign language or any dialect. In case the language is not Italian or English, it is compulsory to present a text with translation into English or Italian. B) Entry form filled in and signed. C) Copy of the participant s identity card. D) ev. tax code, fiscal code for invoice E) 2 pass photos. F) Proof of payment of the entrance fee. G) Curriculum in Italian or English, max. 10 lines. H) Privacy form all forms about the privacy rules, filled in and signed. I) TV permission to broadcast filming of participants, filled in and signed. The Organization is not responsible for possible postal mistakes or delays in any stage of the contest. Art. 11 Confirmation to all participants admitted to the International Final will be sent out by e- mail within the 15 th of October2018: Entry confirmation letter Hotel booking form to be filled in SIAE-form to be filled in Technical form to be filled in All admitted participants have to send within the 22 nd of October 2018 by e-mail to info@sanremosenior.it : Confirmation of participation in Sanremo. Copy of payment of the admission fee to the Finals in Sanremo. Hotel booking form filled in with copy of payment SIAE form filled in. Technical form filled in. Any participant not providing all the items requested within the date above will be excluded. Everything must be sent also in original by postal letter or by currier within the dates above. Entry fee, and admission fee (see art.5) for the selection and the International Final must be paid to:
Banca CARIGE C.so Mombello Sanremo Fil 301 sanremosenior 2018 Beneficiary: Kismet srl Causal: (participant s name) and sanremosenior IBAN: IT76 V061 7522 7000 0000 0810 220 BIC: CRGEITGG301 No other sort of payment is possible. Art. 12 The participants must be punctual on the day, at the place and time established and communicated previously by the organization or they will be excluded from the competition with no reimbursement. The texts in competition must not contain expressions which could be found offensive to common decency, and/or the State, Institutions, the Church, or any Religion. During the performance, attitudes, clothes, movement or behaviour which could offend common decency, are not allowed. Moreover, it is compulsory for the participants to behave correctly according to the rules of public spirit during all stages of the contest and they must respect people and public property. In the case of any incorrect behaviour, the participant will be immediately disqualified. Art. 13 All entrants taking part in the competition Finals in Sanremo will undertake to pay for its own board and lodgings. For reasons of organization and event management, finalists and accompanying adults, or anyone spending nights in Sanremo while taking part in sanremosenior, will need to book through the Organization of sanremosenior choosing accommodation from the enclosed price list and packages in order to gain accreditation and be able to take part in the competition Finals. Each participant admitted to the Finals will be sent a booking-form by the booking organization outlining modes of payment. Art. 14 Prizes Each participant will receive the diploma of participation of sanremosenior. Grand Prix for the absolut winner of sanremosenior choosed by the Jury that can be one of the singing contest (category SA), one of the musician contest (category SB) or one of the band or Choir contests (category SC/SD). The winner can perform with the winning piece on the stage of Teatro Ariston during the final stages of the 21 st edition of GEF, that will take place in dates still to be fixed, probably the first week of of May 2018. A trophy for each winner of every section in all categories A trophy for the winner of the Special prize - Committee of sanremosenior. Diploma for the first 3 in each section in each of the four categories. Finalist-participation diploma for every other finalist of sanremosenior. The Jury reserves the right - according to its irreversible and final judgement - to assign further prizes than those already stated. The Organization may also offer the finalists prizes and gadgets donated by possible sponsors
Art. 15 Kismet, owner and organizer, reserves the right to record and/or film and/or broadcast the event in its entirety or in part, using any medium (print, photography, radio, television, audio-visual, internet, etc.) and to accompany the event with one or more promotion or publicity, without owing any payments to anyone or to any participants Art. 16 Any changes to the competition Final in Sanremo, which might occur due to technical or administrative reasons will be notified forthwith to the interested parties. Art. 17 All works received will remain the property of Kismet and will be published or used in other shows at Kismet s discretion. No money will be owed to anyone or to any participant. Art. 18 All printed matter and logos are protected by copyright; therefore any unauthorized use is forbidden. Anyone trying to use any of them without authorization will be duly prosecuted. Art. 19 The Organizing Committee, the promoting association and the company providing technical support will not accept any liability for personal or material injuries or accidents occurring while travelling to/from or during the Festival. Art. 20 Anyone taking part in the event is expected to have read and understood the conditions set by these regulations and to accept them unconditionally. Participation to the event also implies that each participant explicitly agrees to allow Kismet to access its archives and process all personal data provided, according to the Act D.L. n. 196 del 30/6/2003, and admits knowledge of his/her rights as set of the above mentioned Act of Parliament. Art. 21 In case of any controversy, the competent court to deal with this matter will be the San Remo Courts of Law. Enclosed: Entry Form Privacy form - TV from Hotel prices for accommodation in Sanremo