28 October, Vitebsk /Olga Bogacheva - BELTA/. The jubilee festival of author's song "Vitebsky Listopad" will be held on 29-30 October in Vitebsk, the BELTA correspondent was informed at the "Vitebsk" Cultural Centre. For 25 years, the Vitebsk forum has united true lovers of bard art, talented poets, performing musicians, and all those who are not indifferent to a philosophical and lyrical attitude towards life. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are no age restrictions for participants at this celebration. Both very young bards and those who have already gained fame for their talent gather here. This year, about 50 bards from various regions of Belarus will take part in the festival, as well as an invited famous performer from Moscow, Kira Malygina. On 29 October, in a closed competition round, a professional jury will identify performers whose creative level is worthy of being presented on the forum's stage. On the same day, a concert of performers will be held in honour of the festival's jubilee. The main musical competition of the forum will take place on 30 October, during which strict judges will determine the competition laureates in the nominations "Best Author", "Best Performer", and "Best Duet (Ensemble)". Spectators will also be able to make their verdict: they will be given the opportunity to vote for their favourite performer to receive the audience award. The solemn award ceremony for the festival winners will take place after the competition round and the non-competitive performance of invited author's song performers. The event is organised by the Culture Department of the Vitebsk City Executive Committee, the "Vitebsk" Cultural Centre.-0-

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