Rising Stars International Arts Festival is an annual competition organized by MaySpace Music Academy, in partnership with the leading international online music exam board from Australia – Con Brio Examinations. The competition is also honored to be supported by many domestic organizations: Vietnam National Music Academy, L’Espace, Steinway & Sons Vietnam, as well as many others throughout the entire Festival duration in Hanoi.
Attending this program, students will have the opportunity to meet famous domestic and foreign artists and teachers as jury members. At this International competition and performance program, participants will also have the opportunity to interact with students from all over the world.
1. Overall
1.1 Title: Rising Stars International Arts Festival & Competition
1.2 Date of intention: June 1st, 2022 – July 3rd , 2022
- June 1st, 2022 – June 20th, 2022: Preliminary round (online)
- June 24th, 2022: Preliminary round’s result announcement
- June 29th, 2022 – July 1st, 2022: Final round
- July 3rd, 2022: Gala concert
1.3 Estimated number of competition Category: 3
- Piano
- String
- Ensemble
1.4. Estimated types of competition type: 2
- Festival: Piano (solo), String, Ensemble
- Competition: Piano (solo)
1.5 Format (expecting):
- Preliminary round: Online
- Requirement: Each participant/group will send in a video (containing 1 piece) as their performance format within the application form.
- Final round: Live
- Requirement: more details included within the attached file.
1.6 Anticipated location:
- Final Round:
- Small concert hall – Vietnam National Academy of Music (77 Hao Nam, Dong Da district, Hanoi)
- Awarding ceremony and Gala Concert:
- Large concert hall – Vietnam National Academy of Music (77 Hao Nam, Dong Da district, Hanoi)
1.7 Age of participation: 5 years old and above
1.8 Application deadline: June 20th, 2022
2. Competitor’s benefits
- Participants of Rising Star International Arts Festival & Competition will have the opportunity to receive awards from the organizers and become representatives of Vietnam to attend competitions and festivals taking place in other countries.
- Rising Star International Arts Festival & Competition will be an opportunity for students to improve their artistic skills, while learning and exchanging with international friends from around the world.
- In addition, the Rising Star International Arts Festival &Competition certificate is an excellent addition to one’s portfolio, a great stepping stone for those wishing to pursue a professional music path at home and abroad.
3. Competition’s objectives:
May Space wishes to bring a world-class, high-quality competition to the music student population in Vietnam, a place for students to showcase their talents, hone their skills and become more well-rounded in their respective fields.
4. Competition details:
4.1 Competition types:
- For the String & Ensemble categories: Festival
- For the Piano category: Festival & Competition
4.2 Anticipated competition format:
- Preliminary round: Online format
- Final round (anticipated): Live format
- Gala concert (anticipated): Large concert hall – Vietnam National Academy of Music (77 Hao Nam, Dong Da district, Hanoi)
4.3. Procedures:
- Preliminary round (Online):
- Application form submission must be made through the competition’s official website.
- Each participant/group will send in a performance video (containing 1 piece) for this round.
- The organizing committee will send a confirmation email after receiving a completed application form, preliminary round performance video’s link, and application fee from the participant.
- Board of jury will listen and judge based on the submitted videos.
- Result announcement
- Final round (Offline):
- The organizing committee will send each participant an email with the following information included: Exam time, Exam ID number, location.
- Participant will do live performance in the competition venue
- Board of jury will listen and judge live (in person)
- Result announcement
- Award ceremony and Gala Concert: Winners will be awarded at the large concert hall – Vietnam National Academy of Music (77 Hao Nam, Dong Da district, Hanoi).
4.4. Preliminary round video submission’s instruction:
- Submit application form online through the official website and receive instructions on how to submit preliminary round’s video.
- Submit video:
- Video must be shot with the participant’s body and hands within the video frame.
- Short introduction with participant’s full name, age and repertoire.
- Must be an original, unedited video
- Maximum time limit: 5 minutes, number of pieces: 1 piece
- Participant SHOULD use Grand piano (particularly for piano category) to have the best sound quality output (submission using electric piano/keyboard is not allowed)
- Upload the video onto YouTube or Facebook page and turn on public for privacy/view mode
- Submit the link to the uploaded video to the organizing committee per instructions
- Participants can record their performances at the MaySpace Music Academy (main location) with Grand piano and professional recording videos.
5. Additional activities:
- Interaction with Judges (Online)
- Gala concerts, showcasing winners’ performances.
6. Attendance fee
Exam fee: 88$ – 109$ for all different levels and exams
Fee details:
1. Exam fees
2. Application fee and finalization
7. Communications and Advertising Plan
- A website to introduce the Festival with all application information (including ages and classes, fees, Jury, etc. as well as a section to apply online to assist far-away contestants)
- A page for the Festival on the Social Network.
- Customer service and support team during the entire Festival period (Hotline number & desk personnel at MaySpace locations…)
- Coordinate with professional organizations and institutions (Vietnam National Academy of Music, music academies all across Vietnam, etc.)
- Send collaboration invitations to other institution known for organizing competitions, music teachers
- All agreements with MaySpace will be written into a legal document that is valid in Vietnam.
For more information on the cooperation and event organization, please contact:
MaySpace Music Academy
8 Lo TT1A, line 622, Minh Khai street, Hanoi, Vietnam
Hotline: 096 5710768
A. FESTIVAL
I. PIANO (SOLO)
| Class | Age group | Repertoire | Performance
duration limit |
Fee |
| A (Young talents) | Born between 01.01.2012 & 31.12.2017 | Free of choice | 4 minutes | 2,000,000 VND
Approx. $88 |
| B (Junior) | Born between 01.01.2009 &
31.12.2011 |
Free of choice | 5 minutes | 2,000,000 VND
Approx. $88 |
| C (Young Artist) | Born between 01.01.2005 &
31.12.2008 |
Free of choice | 6 minutes | 2,000,000 VND
Approx. $88 |
| D (Open) | Born before 31.12.2004 | Free of choice | 8 minutes | 2,000,000 VND
Approx. $88 |
II. STRING (SOLO)
| Class | Age group | Repertoire | Performance
duration limit |
Fee |
| A | Born between 01.01.2013 & 31.12.2016 | Free of choice | 6 minutes | 2,000,000 VND
Approx. $88 |
| B | Born between 01.01.2010 &
31.12.2012 |
Free of choice | 8 minutes | 2,000,000 VND
Approx. $88 |
| C | Born between 01.01.2006 &
31.12.2009 |
Free of choice | 10 minutes | 2,000,000 VND
Approx. $88 |
| D | Born before 31.12.2005 | Free of choice | 12 minutes | 2,000,000 VND
Approx. $88 |
III. ENSEMBLE
| Class | Age group | Repertoire | Performance
duration limit |
Fee |
| A | The average age of all members doesn’t surpass 12, and each member must not be over 14 years old. | A complete movement of
a multi-movement piece or a short piece of free choice. |
Minimum of 5
minutes |
2,000,000 VND
Approx. $88 |
| B | The average age of all members doesn’t surpass 16, and each member must not be over 18 years old. | A complete movement from 2 pieces of different
musical eras or 2 short pieces (different musical era) of free choice. |
Minimum of 10 minutes | 2,300,000 VND
Approx. $101 |
| C | The average age of all members must be over 16 years old. | A complete movement from 2 pieces of different
musical eras or 2 short pieces (different musical era) of free choice. |
Minimum of 12 minutes | 2,500,000 VND
Approx. $109 |
Note
- Groups consisting of 2 or more instruments; piano 4 hands for piano ensemble.
- All members of the group must fit into the age requirements and will all be considered contestants when being judged.
- The following instruments may apply: piano, strings, woodwinds and brass.
- Piano ensembles may choose repertoire from piano duet (1 piano) or piano duo (2 pianos) selections.
Prizes (Festival):
- Grand prize: (1 per class) Cup & Certificate
- Gold: Medal & certificate
- Silver: Medal & certificate
- Bronze: Medal & certificate
- Other additional prizes awarded by L’Espace and Steinway & Sons.
B. COMPETITION (Piano Solo)
| Class | Age group | Repertoire | Performance
duration limit |
Fee |
| A | Born on or after January 1st, 2013 | 2 pieces from different
musical era |
4-6 minutes | 2,000,000 VND
Approx. $88 |
| B | Born on or after January 1st, 2010 | 2 pieces from different
musical era |
7-10 minutes | 2,200,000 VND
Approx. $96 |
| C | Born on or after January 1st, 2005 | 2 pieces from different
musical era |
11-13 minutes | 2,300,000 VND
Approx. $101 |
| D | No age limit | 2 pieces from different
musical era |
15-20 minutes | 2,500,000 VND
Approx. $109 |
Prizes (Competition):
- First place: Cash prize, cup & certificate
- Second place: Medal & certificate
- Third place: Medal & certificate
- Other additional prizes awarded by L’Espace and Steinway & Sons.