International Competition Of Young Singers of Popular Music the " New Wave" has become an important event in international music arena.Live concerts of the "New Wave" on central channels attracts millions of spectators , attention of the most famous journalists and media as well as fans, who become addicted to the event and support the competitors with all their hearts. Two legendary composers Igor Krutoy and Raimonds Pauls discussed the idea of organizing a completely new competition unlike to other competitions which took place on the territory of Russia and the countries of CIS. Mr Pauls Raimonds Pauls supported the opinion of Mr Krutoy about the situation in modern popular music...

03.08.2006   La Rose is ready to come back to Moscow!

After the end of the “New Wave-2006” the winners went to their native lands. Most of them continue performing. Charming La Rose from the USA gives solo concerts on her return to New York. “As the contest wasn’t broadcasted in America – the director of the singer says – it is only now that the euphoria from her success is beginning to spread...

01.08.2006   Alla Pugacheva is content with the organization of the “New Wave 2006”

The Muse of the competition Alla Pugacheva left Riga for Moscow on the 1-st of August. Alla Borisovna took active part in the program of the contest – she conducted the traditional “Girls’ party”, performed both with her new songs and with the hits that are favourite among the public. And certainly she delivered her own Prize of 50 000 c.u. to...

31.07.2006   Closing ceremony of the "New wave 2006"

A solemn end of the Fifth International competition of young performers of popular music “New Wave 2006” took place in the “Dzintari” concert hall in the evening of July,31. La Rose from America (first prize), Gianni Fiorelino from Italy (second prize) and Georgian Sofico (third prize) became the winners of the contest. Julia Valeeva from...

31.07.2006   A press conference dedicated to the closing of the competition

A press conference was held before the ceremony of the solemn ending of the contest. Journalists had an opportunity to show their respect to the members of the presidium – to the co-chairmen of the jury Raymond Pauls and Igor Krutoy, to the art director of the “Dzintari” concert hall Lev Ostrovskiy, to the member of the jury Wolfgang Boss, to...

31.07.2006   A press conference with Lara Fabian

A press conference with a world famous singer Lara Fabian took place in the conference hall of the hotel of Yurmala “Yurmala SPA” on the 31 of July. The audience awaited the participation of the popular singer in the final evening concert. During the day journalists had a chance to speak to the famous artist and to ask her some questions. Lara...

31.07.2006   A football match on the beach

In the morning of July,31, on the day of the end of the contest a football match was held on the beach of Yurmala. This striking sports event in the frames of the contest has already become a tradition: friendly football matches have been organized since the first carrying out of the “New Wave”. A team of contestants traditionally plays against...

30.07.2006   The third day of the competition

In the evening of July,30 the audience could see a wonderful concert called “Girls’ party” in the “Dzintari” concert hall. Gorgeous Alla Pugacheva was the conductor. “Blestyashie”, Laima Vaikule, Kristina Orbakaite, VIA GRA, Jeanne Friskie, Angelika Varum and certainly Alla Pugacheva performed in the program of the contest. The contestants of...

30.07.2006   Night pop - disco

At night from 29 to 30 of July a disco with participation of pop-stars took place in the frames of the “New Wave 2006” competition on the beach at the shore of Riga bay. Over 25 thousand spectators from Russia, Latvia, Ukraine, Belarus and other countries streamed to Yurmala to hear popular hits performed by their favorite artists. The rays of...

29.07.2006   Happy birthday, Igor Yakovlevich

Dear Igor Yakovlevich! We wish to congratulate you on your birthday with all our hearts! We’ve been celebrating it in Yurmala for five years. It’s a good tradition connected with one of the best projects of yours – the International competition of young performers of popular music “New Wave”. Your friends from all over the world, both old...

29.07.2006   Raymond Pauls's evening

A jubilee concert dedicated to the 70-ieth anniversary of maestro Raymond Pauls took place in the “Dzintari” concert hall on the 29-th of July. A chic evening of musical works of Mr.Pauls went off successfully. The public applauded to popular artists who performed the hits of maestro of different years. Songs that are familiar to millions –...

29.07.2006   Night rock-disco

Following the tradition night discos on the seashore of the Riga bay are held this year in the frames of the Fifth anniversary International competition of young performers of popular music. At night from July,28 to July,29 all the fans of rock-music who came to the beach near the “Dzintari” concert hall enjoyed the drive and energy of...

28.07.2006   The second day of the competition

An original concert with participation of the members of the jury and the best pop stars took place in the “Dzintari” concert hall on the 28 of July. A.Pugacheva, I.Krutoy, R.Pauls, Al Di Meola, I.Nikolaev, L.Agutin, V.Meladze, K.Meladze, L.Vaikule, N.Baskov, Verka Serdjuchka performed for the audience of Yurmala and millions of TV viewers....

27.07.2006   “Smolensky Diamonds” prepared valuable presents

“Crystal” jewelry centre, the owner of the brand “Smolensky Diamonds” prepared valuable presents for VIP-guests of the Fifth International contest of young performers of popular music “New Wave 2006”, which is held from July,26 to July,31 in the resort city of Latvia - Yurmala. The present in the form of a stylized image of a wave, made of...

27.07.2006   The first day of the competition

The first day of the contest was July,27. An unforgettable concert – “Boys’ party” conducted by Vera Brezhneva and members of the team “Comedy Club” was held at the beginning of the evening. A.Russo, V.Meladze, L.Leshchenko, I.Nikolaev, L.Agutin, V.Presnyakov, A.Rosenbaum, UMA2RMAN, “Otpetiye Moshenniki” and a world star – Enrique Iglesias took...

26.07.2006   The opening of the competition "New Wave - 2006"

The Fifth anniversary International competition of young performers of popular music “New Wave 2006” has begun! The best artists, loved by the audience – A.Pugacheva, I.Krutoy, R.Pauls, Craig David, S.Rotaru, L.Leshchenko, N.Baskov, T.Povaliy, I.Nikolaev, L.Agutin, V.Presnyakov, UMA2RMAN, Valeria, I.Dubtsova, P.Gagarina, Cosmos, I.Busulis –...

26.07.2006   A press-conference dedicated to the opening of the "New Wawe - 2006"

A press-conference dedicated to the opening of the Fifth anniversary of the International competition of young performers of popular music “New Wave 2006” took place in the conference hall of the “Yurmala SPA” hotel on the 26-th of July. Journalists from different countries greeted among the members of presidium permanent co-chairmen of the...

25.07.2006   Toss-Up of the "New Wave 2006" Contestants

The order of performance during the competition is determined! The toss-up of the Second and Third Competition days took place on July, 24. We kindly remind you, that the order of performance in the First Competition day will be determined during the Opening Ceremony of the International Competition of Young Singers of Popular Music on the...

25.07.2006   Alexander Rumyantsev - General Director of the Competition

This year we are organizing quite an unusual contest. This year the “New Wave” is having the first anniversary! Five years is quite a long period, especially taking into consideration that the notion of time of success as well as the measurement of a successful “product” in show-business is different to any other. There’s catastrophically little...

24.07.2006   D - Side

Shane, Derek and Ryan form a British trio “D-Side” from Dublin. They have participated in “Smash Best New Tour Act 2002” contest and they have won in “A Song For Carlow 2005” contest. Ryan and Derek like Irish dances whereas Shane prefers slow dances with pretty girls. Derek prefers to spend his free time with his friends and family having a...

23.07.2006   Laima Vaikule - popular singer, the member of the Jury

The skill to be a "star" develops not only of talent, respect for stage and aspiration to general recognition. The skill to be a "star" is, first of all, an ability to work every day, every hour, every minute, without indulgence, without days off or dinner breaks. A "star" is not only the person seen on TV and written about in press. A "star" is...