Participation Information

With pleasure, we INVITE (folk ensembles, choral groups, orchestras, brass bands, majorette teams, vocal groups, art schools..) (children, youth, and adult groups) to participate in the XII International Music & Dance Festival “DUBAI MUSIC FEST” from 16-22 April 2026, DUBAI, UAE.

NOTE: If you have a flight ticket to arrive the day before or the day after, it is not a problem; just inform us, and we will provide you with a permit.

The purpose of our invitation and the Festival’s light motive is to present the cultural traditions of different countries and provide an opportunity for group members to get together, establish friendships, and present their cultures through dance and music in the amazing world city of DUBAI. The idea is to bring music closer to the people by presenting music on the streets and squares.

DUBAI – an amazing city. Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks. More info on www.visitdubai.com.

GENERAL RULES:

• It is a non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, brass bands, orchestras, modern dance groups, choral groups, majorette teams, instrumental groups, and soloists, as well as groups and performers from other art styles.
• Every group has the right to participate.
• The number of participants is limited (only 3 groups from each country).
• Each group should consist of no more than 50 members, including dancers, managers, musicians, and family members.
• The ensemble should have a prepared program of 15 minutes (live or USB).
•  Choral groups and orchestras should prepare a free program of about 15 minutes. The performances will be in the evening hours, so you can plan the day ahead for visiting the historical parts of the city and excursions.
•  Send us a short CV (5-6 sentences in English), 5 photos of the group, and a video performance link.

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