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...

15.07.2008   Minister of culture and tourism of Ukraine, Vasiliy VOVKUN.

I am happy to welcome all participants and guests of the international contest of young pop singers “New Wave 2008”! I am pleased to note that this contest is organized for young talented people from many countries of the world. Young people are our future, they will keep the best traditions of their national schools and they will...

14.07.2008   Alexander Revzin, Producer of the contest.

Two years ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the "New Wave" contest. Five years is an impressive period of time for a young competition which is improving itself year after year. The contest shows high level of both organization and presentation of talented artists to the world year in year out. This year we’ll do it for the...

13.07.2008   “Nokaut” duet - Macedonia.

“Nokaut” duet consists of Vladimir Krstevski and Nikola Perevski. Vladimir studied philology, whereas Nikola studied at the faculty of musical arts. Both of them participated in the “Eurovision” song contest as song writers. The artists have very little free time; but if they have any, Vladimir likes studying astrology,...

12.07.2008   Olga Slutsker, President of “World Class” and “FizKult” fitness-club chains.

Dear contestants, I am pleased to congratulate you on participation in the wonderful “New Wave” contest. There are many traditions in sport and music in our country, and the “New Wave” is both a competition and a musical contest. On behalf of “FizKult” fitness-club chain and thousands of fans of healthy...

10.07.2008   Elena Obraztsova, Great Russian singer.

Dear friends! I wish you happiness, good luck, good health and love. Be sincere and cheerful and make people happy. It’s important to present people the talent bestowed upon you by God and to stay the same as God made you. Only an outstanding person can win hearts of millions of people. Don’t try to be the same as others, stay yourselves –...

09.07.2008   Omar - Kyrgyzstan.

Omar from Bishkek enjoys reading, composing, swimming and playing basketball. He can make parodies of some popular artists. He participated in the “National Hit-Parade” program in the nomination “Best song about search of feelings and love”. Omar has graduated from the College of Finance and Economics of Bishkek and now he is studying law at the...

08.07.2008   Lev Leshchenko

I know very well how important it is to let young artists show their talent. The “New Wave” contest gives this opportunity to many young talented singers, it discovers new stars and takes them to the world of pop music. I always come to Latvia with great pleasure and interest. I like this place for its unique atmosphere of warmth, fun and...

07.07.2008   Laima Vaikule, Popular singer, Jury member of the contest

A new summer, a new contest, new hopes, “New Wave”! The sunny beach of Jurmala attracts young talented singers again. The young singers will contend for love, recognition and the title of a “rising star” again. The lights will illuminate the stage of the “Dzintari” concert hall and show the most talented singers again. I say again, but it...

06.07.2008   Polina Smolova, Participant of the “New Wave 2007” contest

Participation in the “New Wave” contest is an especially exciting and responsible task for a young artist. It is like baptism by fire or a crush test. Many Russian pop singers became famous after their performances in Jurmala. I remember being very agitated when I went on that stage for the first time and I asked myself whether Jurmala was...

05.07.2008    Vladi - Izrail

“In my free time, I work as a stylist helping rich and influential people of Israel look good. I also make photos for trendy Israeli magazines”, Vladi, the participant of the “New Wave 2008” contest tells about himself. Born in the city of Holon (not far from Tel Aviv), the singer likes traveling about Europe, having a rest at home wearing a...

04.07.2008   Leonid Agutin, Popular singer and composer,Laureate of “Jurmala – 93” contest, Jury member of the contest.

My dear martyrs and lucky men! I cannot help being surprised by your energy and enthusiasm. And I cannot stop hoping for the benevolence of fortune towards you. I'll be happy and nervous together with you. Probably I will nick it and make mistakes (we are all living creatures). But the most important thing is that I will enjoy communicating...

03.07.2008   LA ROSE (USA),First prize winner of the “New Wave 2006” contest

I remember having a good time at the “New Wave 2006” contest... I remember the warm welcome of the audience and the people of the Organizing Committee who helped me a lot at that time and became dear to me. At the contest, I performed a Russian song called “Doroga” (“The road”) and I am going to set off again to see you, my dear friends......

02.07.2008   TIMATI

The “New Wave” is a very professionally organized contest, good taste and outstanding guests! I am going to the “New Wave” contest in Jurmala and I know that positive emotions, drive, devoted audience and excellent parties are awaiting me there. I wish victory to the participants of the “New Wave”. Participation in this contest is a great...

01.07.2008   Elena Maximova - Russia

Elena Maximova is in her second year at the Institute of Contemporary Art (pop-jazz vocal). She graduated from the State University of Sevastopol where she studied foreign languages. She has participated in many music contests. The artist has very little free time, but she likes traveling and she especially likes Italy and its capital. Her...

30.06.2008   Intars Busulis, winner of the “New Wave 2005” contest

I wish the participants to stay themselves and to let out the devil which is sitting inside of them! And do not be afraid of him... let him finish his work if he has already begun it! I liked the performances staged under the guidance of Alexander Revzin! Those were two nice weeks with a lot of people, acquaintances and certainly music!

29.06.2008   TINA KAROL, second prize winner of the “New Wave 2005” contest

Besides winning the competition, I want to wish all the participants of the “New Wave” contest to win the hearts of the audience, to be sincere and to make your performances special.

28.06.2008   Alina Kabaeva

Vice chairman of the State Duma Committee for youth affairs, Olympic champion Successful rhythmic gymnast in Russia and abroad Dear participants of the international contest of young pop singers “New Wave”! I know what it is like to compete and I know how nervous people are before such important events. But I am sure that to win a contest one...

27.06.2008   Mger - Armenia

Mger from Yerevan dreams of singing a duet with Alla Pugacheva. He takes delight in reading religious literature and enjoys spending holidays in Europe and in Egypt. He goes in for swimming. He has graduated from the State musical college named after the Gnessins and the Institute of Modern Art. He has been singing since he was four He likes...

26.06.2008   COSMOS band.

We are happy to greet the guests of the International contest of young pop singers “New Wave”! This year we wish to give you a warning: the “New Wave” contest is addictive! If you come to this musical festival for the first time, be sure to meet us here again next year. And if you have already been here, you should know why we are coming to...

25.06.2008   VALERIA

Dear contestants, I’m happy to welcome you at the “New Wave 2008” contest which reveals new talented singers and helps them to show their abilities and believe in themselves. The “New Wave” gives you a great opportunity to show your skills. Enjoy your work and make the audience happy. This competition is just a starting point for you. If...