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A music festival is a festival
Festival

A festival is an event, usually and ordinarily staged by a local community, which centers on some unique aspect of that community.Among many religions, a feast or festival is a set of celebrations in honour of God or Polytheism....
 oriented towards music
Music

Music is an art form whose media is sound organized in time. Common elements of music are pitch , rhythm , dynamics , and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture ....
 that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality
Nationality

Nationality is a the relationship between a person and their state of origin, culture, association, affiliation and/or loyalty. Nationality affords the state jurisdiction over the person and affords the person the protection of the state....
 or locality of musicians, or holiday
Holiday

The words holiday or vacation have related meanings in different English language countries and continents, but will usually refer to one of the following activities or events:...
. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vendors, performance art
Performance art

Performance art is art in which the actions of an individual or a group at a particular place and in a particular time constitute the work. It can happen anywhere, at any time, or for any length of time....
, and social activities. The Pythian Games
Pythian Games

The Pythian Games were one of the four Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece, a forerunner of the modern Olympic Games, held every four years at the sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi....
 at Delphi
Delphi

Delphi is an archaeology site and a modern town in Greece on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis. Delphi was the site of the Pythia, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world, when it was a major site for the worship of the god Apollo after he slew the Python , a deity who lived there and protecte...
 included musical performances, and may be one of the earliest festivals known. During the Middle Ages
Middle Ages

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 festivals were often held as competitions.

Many festivals are annual, or repeat at some other interval.






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A music festival is a festival
Festival

A festival is an event, usually and ordinarily staged by a local community, which centers on some unique aspect of that community.Among many religions, a feast or festival is a set of celebrations in honour of God or Polytheism....
 oriented towards music
Music

Music is an art form whose media is sound organized in time. Common elements of music are pitch , rhythm , dynamics , and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture ....
 that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality
Nationality

Nationality is a the relationship between a person and their state of origin, culture, association, affiliation and/or loyalty. Nationality affords the state jurisdiction over the person and affords the person the protection of the state....
 or locality of musicians, or holiday
Holiday

The words holiday or vacation have related meanings in different English language countries and continents, but will usually refer to one of the following activities or events:...
. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vendors, performance art
Performance art

Performance art is art in which the actions of an individual or a group at a particular place and in a particular time constitute the work. It can happen anywhere, at any time, or for any length of time....
, and social activities. The Pythian Games
Pythian Games

The Pythian Games were one of the four Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece, a forerunner of the modern Olympic Games, held every four years at the sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi....
 at Delphi
Delphi

Delphi is an archaeology site and a modern town in Greece on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis. Delphi was the site of the Pythia, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world, when it was a major site for the worship of the god Apollo after he slew the Python , a deity who lived there and protecte...
 included musical performances, and may be one of the earliest festivals known. During the Middle Ages
Middle Ages

File:Karl 1 mit papst gelasius gregor1 sacramentar v karl d kahlen.jpgThe Middle Ages of European history are a period in history which lasted for roughly a millennium, commonly dated from the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century to the beginning of the Early Modern Period in the 16th century, marked by the division of Western Christi...
 festivals were often held as competitions.

Many festivals are annual, or repeat at some other interval. Some, including many rock festivals, are held only once. Some festivals are organized as for-profit concerts and others are benefits for a specific cause.

Another type of music festival is the educative type, organised annually in local communities, regionally or nationally, for the benefit of amateur musicians of all ages and grades of achievement. While entrants perform prepared pieces in the presence of an audience which includes competitors, the essential feature of this type of festival is that each participant receives verbal and written feedback, there and then, from a highly qualified, professional adjudicator — someone who they might never meet in any other way. They also usually receive a certificate, classified according to merit, and some may win trophies. The competitive element is often played down, however, as the important aspect is that participants can learn from one another. Such festivals aim to provide a friendly and supportive platform for musicians to share in the excitement of making music. For many they provide a bridge between lessons & examinations and performing confidently in public.

Lists of music festivals

Lists of music festivals in:
  • Spain
    List of festivals

    This is a list of festivals....
  • Australia
    List of Australian music festivals

    This is a list of music festivals in Australia. It includes festivals that have stopped running....
  • Belgium
    List of festivals

    This is a list of festivals....
  • Canada
    Festivals in Canada

    Festivals in Canada is a list of established festival or carnival in Canada....
  • Festivals in Germany
  • Hong Kong
  • New Zealand
    New Zealand music festivals

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  • United Kingdom
    List of music festivals in the United Kingdom

    There are a large number of music festivals in the United Kingdom, covering a wide variety of genres. Many of the United Kingdom music festivals are world renowned, and have been held for a great many years....
  • USA
    List of festivals in the United States

    This is a list of festivals in the United States....
  • Caribbean
    Music of Antigua and Barbuda

    Antigua and Barbuda is a Caribbean nation in the Lesser Antilles island chain. The country is a second home for many of the pan-Caribbean genres of popular music, and has produced stars in calypso music, Soca music, steeldrum, zouk and reggae....
  • South Africa


Lists of music festivals by genre:

List of International Champions of Music Festivals 2006:
  • Anna Malikova
  • Ethella Chuprik
  • Erik Werner
  • James Iverson
  • Irina Shilovskaya
  • Tanya Renee Rosales
  • Laura Charmet
  • Jacques DiLeo
  • Maria Chaloupka
  • Soon Heuk Go
  • Margarette Lim
  • Irina Lessing


See also

  • Christian music festival
    Christian music festival

    A Christian music festival is a music festival held by the Christian community, in support of performers of Contemporary Christian music. The festivals are characterized by more than just music; many feature motivational speakers and evangelists, and include seminars on Christian spiritual and Mission topics, Community service, and evangeli...