Ladies and Gentlemen! 
We invite you to take part in the 13th International Contest of performers “Azia Dauysy” - “Voice of Asia” in Almaty, Kazakhstan, which will be held in late July - early August 2003. The closing date for entries is May 1, 2003.  

RULES

THE CONCEPT OF THE CONTEST
Three songs should be performed at the “Azia Dauysy” - “Voice of Asia” Festival.
For the 1-st &2-nd songs the strict condition is to have contemporary modern form and arrangement reflecting ethnic melody of the represented country. It is highly desirable to sound at least one folk instrument and combine modern music with roots of folk music. 
The 3rd song: on performer’s option.

AWARDS
Grand-Prize - Big Golden Trophy and $ 10 000 
1 Prize - Golden Trophy and $ 5,000 
2 Prize - Silver Trophy and $ 3,500 
3 Prize - Bronze Trophy and $ 2,000 
To the best composer of the Contest- Special Prize and $ 1,000 
To the best arranger of the Contest - Special Prize and $ 1,000 
To the best soundengineer of the Contest - Special Prize and $ 500

PARTICIPATION
1. The Contest is open to solo singers and bands (max 6 persons) - from all over the world. The main requirement: presented materials should be in conformance with the Concept of the Contest. 
 
2. It’s required of recognizing the Recording, TV, Radio companies and Managers regulating possession of copyright on the performed compositions.
 
3. All participants are sending to the Organizing Committee for preliminary listening a tape with 3 recorded songs (audio—DAT, CD, Minidisk, compact cassettes, master-tapes 6,3 mm; video: VHS, BETACAM-SP) that correspond to the concept of the Contest and fully reflect the artistic image of performers. The duration of each song should not exceed 4 minutes (obligatory condition!).
SPECIAL ATTENTION! Please, notify by fax or e-mail the Organizing Committee on your decision to participate in the Contest and inform on the dates of sending documents and materials.
 
4. Basing on the entry forms the Organizing Committee selects the performers and bands taking part in the Contest, the contestants will be officially informed on it. The registration fee is to be forwarded to the Organizing Committee in case of admission to the Contest. 
 
5. Solo singers and bands present their songs “live” (vocals and solo playing of ethnic instruments along with orchestra accompaniment (playback “minus 1”).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS 
1.Entry Form (for a soloist and band).
2. Audiorecord of the 3 suggested songs. The performers have to possess the copyright on the declared music material.
3. Lyrics of the songs in original language and it's English or Russian translation
4. A detailed biography
5. Promotional materials (press releases, photos, posters, videotapes, etc.) 
6. Cast of the bands
7. 2 photos (of each person) for accreditation card.

JURY 
1. The performances are evaluated by the International Jury consisting of famous singers, composers, producers, heads of TV companies, Recording companies, Radio stations, Publishing Houses, Presidents of other Contests.
2. The Organizing Committee forms the Jury Panel.
3. The resolution of the Jury Panel is final.

ORGANIZER’S RIGHTS
The International Contest reserves the following rights: 
1. The exclusive right to broadcast and permit other organizations broadcasting all the songs performed at the Contest.
2. The exclusive right to produce and distribute all types of Contest audio and video materials (CDs, compact cassettes, films and videotapes) of all the songs performed at the Contest.
3. The non-exclusive right to use some of the subsidiary materials sent by applicants to the Organizing Committee for the publicity purposes.
4. All the participants arrived at the Contest sign the Agreement with the Contest to comply with the license, copyright, respect the laws and traditions of Kazakhstan, and execute the Rules of the Contest.
4. The Contest doesn’t pay the artistic fee for the performance.

EXPENSES
The International Contest “Azia Dauysy” covers the following expenses in Almaty:
- Accommodation in the first-class hotel provided by the Contest for all contestants (staying of “extra” persons is to be paid by participants).
- Meals (3 times a day)
- Inner transportation.

ACCREDITATION OF MASS-MEDIA
Representatives of mass media can be accredited at the “Azia Dauysy” - “Voice of Asia” Contest. The required technical provision and means of communication are provided. Payment conditions and Entry forms are sent separately by demand. 

OUR CONTACTS:
30-a, Timiryazev St., Almaty,
480090, Republic of Kazakhstan
Fax: 007 (3272) 633-457, 626-608 Tel: 007 (3272) 633-457, 633-492 

http://www.voiceofasia.actis.kz

STAR - ARTISTS ATTENDED THE FESTIVAL
Alla Pugacheva, Philipp Kirkorov, Valery Leontyev, Larisa Dolina, Laima Vaikule, Sofia Rotaru, Linda, Thomas Anders, SPACE, Patricia Kaas, Al Bano & Romino Power, Pupo, EAST - 17, Dan Seals, Gloria Gaynor, BONEY M, TEN SHARP, GIBSON BROTHERS, Jimmy Somerville, Haddaway, Toto Cutugno, CORONA, Belinda Carlisle, SOULTANS, Peter Andre, N-TRANCE, LA BOUCHE, BAD BOYS BLUE, TOUCHE, Coolio, NO MERCY, PHATS AND SMALL, DJ Mendez, Afric Simone, ATB etc.

APPLICATION  FORM