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Introduction

The young2013prague festival will be already the eleventh in the line of youngprague festivals. The event was established in 2003 and within few years became known worldwide as most popular venue for young people aged 8-26 who have an active interest in music and choir singing. Organisers again, like the years before, expect to welcome up to a thousand young people from all over the world in 2013. Friendly, cultural ambience of Prague as a venue is unique. Participants will have a chance to show their talent and skill, meet new friends and at the same time to enjoy the beauty of the most attractive city in Central Europe.

Festival concept

The festival consists of two parts: A - public presentations; B - competition. Participants shall be young orchestras and choirs in both categories.

A) Public presentations
Participants - choirs, orchestras and other music ensembles (even non-traditional) - shall have one or two performances (as required) and will learn and rehearse and perform one joint composition with all the other participants.
B) Competition part
The orchestra competition shall have four categories a) symphony&string orchestras; and b) brass/wind music orchestras and c) jazz orchestras and d) other music (pop, folklore...).

The choir competition shall have five categories a) mixed choirs, b) boys/young man choirs, c) girls choirs, d) children choirs, e)spiritual, gospel, jazz. pop

Detailed information shall be posted on receipt of the preliminary registration form.

Date

The dates of young2013prague are 21st March-24th March 2013 (Thursday-Sunday)

Festival organiser

The festival is organised by Events Bohemia in co-operation with Music Travel Agency Prague. Both companies are experienced organisers of international musical and cultural festivals, events and travel (more information on www.eventsbohemia.cz, www.agencyMTA-Stadler.com)

Festival programme overview

Thursday, 21st March 2013
Arrivals
Reception of group leaders by the city of Prague representative
Dinner in festival hotels

Friday, 22nd March 2013
Festival opening and concert
Choirs&orchestras competition (non-competing ensembles city tour and/or watch the competition)
Dinner in festival hotels
Get-together party

Saturday, 23rd March 2013
Morning choirs/orchestras competition (and/or city tour)
Festive parade through city centre culminating with joint composition
Open-air performances in city centre and/or churches
Dinner in festival hotels
AWARDS and Disco Party

Sunday,24th March 2013
Individual departures after breakfast

Prices

The following price chart offers package price in different accommodation categories:

Hotel category ** *** ****
Package price per person in twin EUR 162 EUR 189 EUR 225
single room supplement for three nights EUR 24 EUR 48 EUR 63
Package price includes:
  • participation fee in young2013prague programme
  • three overnights in a hotel of your choice
  • three breakfasts
  • three dinners in your hotel
  • guided city tour of Prague
  • services of a local guide for all festival programme activities in English or German language
  • one free place for every 20 paying participants

Accommodation is usually in twin-bedded rooms in 3* and 4*hotels. Usual solution in 2* hotels is that two twin-bedded rooms or twin and tripple rooms share private facilities.

The prices are valid provided that there are at least 60% of young people/students up to 26 years of age in a group.

The price does not include:

  • transportation. (Please note that organisers would be happy to arrange transportation to/from festival functions as per your requirements.)

Optionals not included in the price and recommended for consideration:

  • second (for competing ensembles) or third (for non-competing ensembles) public performance
  • evening river cruise (5 Eur per person)

Next step

Please fill in and dispatch following preliminary booking form to make us aware of your interest. We would like to have the completed form from you as soon as possible, latest 15th December 2012. On receipt of the completed form we will send you a detailed information pack that will give you more detailed information to make a decision about your participation.

In some countries youngprague festivals are also marketed by our partners. You may find them and contact in your country, they should also be able to help you with your transportation arrangements.

  Phone Email 
Ireland: +353 (0) 1 888 7830 carolinequigley@travelplaces.ie
Israel: +972 (9) 950 3175 uzi@relax.co.il
Norway: +47 6983 3083 asbjorn@sabratours.no
Sweden: +46 3325 8150 info@eurotravel.se
USA: +1 800 624 0166  youngprague@music-contact.com


We very much look forward to see you in Prague end March 2013 !!!



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