XII's celebrations of brass bands "Diko Iliev" will be held in Montana by 10 to May 12, 2010

To participate in them are called the best Bulgarian bands and majorettes. Since municipal efforts to increase international involvement, invitations were addressed to the youth orchestras of Ahelo - Belgium and Kishkunfeledyhaza - Hungary. Negotiate with the military orchestra of Edirne - Turkey and brass band from Germany. Belgrade Wind Orchestra conducted by Vladimir Mustaybashich has stressed its intention to play the scene Montana next year.

Confirmation of their willingness to participate will receive the works of orchestration Paurov Stoyan, Julian Slabakov and Evgeni Jeremiah, won first prize in a competition to write new works for brass band, organized by the Municipality of Montana. The works of these composers will be included in the repertoire of formations participating in the twelfth edition of the holidays in 2010

MUNICIPALITY OF MONTANA
3400 Montana
Street Izvora 1
tel 096 / 300 400
fax: 096 / 300 401

On May 15, 2010 the seventh competition for young Dobrudzha folk artists ‘Vasil Valcheva’ will be held.
The competition is organised biennially in the village of Kalipetrovo, municipality of Silistra Bulgaria - the birthplace of the famous folk singer Vassila Valcheva.

The competition is open to singers participating in three age groups: First group - 7 to 12 years, second group - 13 to 18 years and third group - 19 to 30 years

Each participant should perform two songs form Dobrudzha folklore within 5 minutes.

The deadline for applications - May 9, 2010

For inquiries and additional information:

tel: 086 / 816-242 - Violetta Baleva - Head of Culture
Tel: 08624 / 23-31 – "Probuda – 1940" Cultural house, the village of Kalipetrovo

Application Form