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...

02.05.2008   Mihai in Malta

Mihai Traistariu who represented Rumania at the "New Wave 2007" competition took part in the annual festival "Gozo 1234" in Malta. This song festival attracts a lot of people every year - last year Malta saw the flow of 650 thousand people in four days. Mihai performed on the third day of the festival, together with other singers who have...

29.04.2008   Additional audition takes place

The candidates chosen by the members of the jury for an additional audition came to Moscow entertainment complex "Golden Palace" on April, 28. According to the organizers of the competition, many talented singers got to the semi-final. They were given an opportunity to show more of their talent on stage so that the jury could make the right...

26.04.2008   New album of "Cosmos" band

The first prize winner of the "New Wave 2004" competition "Cosmos" band has released a new album called "Turbulence". This fifth album of the band comprises an eclectic collection of songs. The musicians did not wish to keep to a strict style in music and as a result an interesting and unusual album was made. Yanis Shipkevetsis wrote the...

17.04.2008   European selection round

The European selection round of the International competition of young singers of popular music will consist of two stages and as a result of all preliminary rounds, the final list of participants of the competition will be determined. The first stage of the European selection round will take place in "Jūra" club of Jurmala from 11.00...

14.04.2008   Anton Zatsepin deep in love

Anton Zatsepin presented his first album in March and it was at the beginning of April that a clip for his new song "Znayu, budem vmeste" ("I know we'll be together") was shot. The music was composed by garage.raver and the verse belongs to Тimati, Borik aka B.k. This song passionately performed by Anton, is becoming more and more popular now...

10.04.2008   Attention of all participants of the "New Wave 2008"!

The finalists of the International competition of young singers of popular music "New Wave 2008" will be announced after an additional audition of the participants in Moscow entertainment complex "Golden Palace". Each of the candidates will have to sing an extra song that must be agreed on with the jury members. We wish good luck to the candidates!

09.04.2008   "Heartbeat" of Andris Erglis

Second prize winner of the "New Wave 2007" competition Andris Erglis is to give a big solo concert called "Heartbeat" in Kipsala hall (Latvia) on April, 12. The concert will consist of two parts. In the first part, Andris will present his namesake album released by "Microphone Records". Raymond Pauls was the author of one of the songs and he...

07.04.2008   "Rin`Go" band's active career

"Rin`Go" quartet that received Audience Choice Award as well as "Confidence" prize personally from Alla Pugacheva at the "New Wave 2007" competition, has active career. The boys have been awarded a national annual prize "Choice of the year" and were leaders in the nomination "Discovery of the year". The boys band is heading for an international...

03.04.2008   Tickets to "New Wave 2008" available!

Each of us wishes to have unforgettable summer holidays at sea meeting interesting people and making friends. The International competition of young singers of popular music "New Wave" is happy to invite its friends to the most unforgettable summer event held in Jurmala on July, 23-28. You will have a chance to see performances of new singers,...

02.04.2008   Igor Krutoy's album

National artist of Russia, composer, co-chairman of the jury of the "New Wave" competition Igor Krutoy plans to release his new album called "Without words, part 4" this autumn. Albums with instrumental music have hit the charts only twice. Albums featuring the commissioned works of "Zodiak" and "Disco alliance" groups were a success in 1980....

20.03.2008   Semifinal: day one

The semifinal of the International competition of young singers of popular music "New Wave 2008" began in "Metelitsa" Moscow entertainment complex on March, 18. Over 130 participants from many countries of the world took part in the semi-final. The jury consisted of the National artist of Russia, composer, co-chairman of the jury Igor Krutoy,...

17.03.2008   Semi-final of the "New Wave 2008" competition

The semi-final of the International competition of young singers of popular music "New Wave 2008" is to be held in Moscow entertainment complex "Metelitsa" on March, 18 and 19. The best candidates have already been chosen. Serious struggle, intrigue and wishes of victory are awaiting them. The Organizing Committee of the competition...

10.02.2008   "New Wave 2008" semi-final to be held in March

The dates of the semi-final have been revealed - the competition will be held in Moscow entertaining complex "Metelitsa" on March, 18 and 19. The "New Wave 2008" will draw the attention of millions of people for the seventh time. The best popular Russian artists and world stars will be among the guests of the competition. The contest itself will...

07.02.2008   Kostas Martakis is likely to represent Greece at "Eurovision - 2008"

Kostas Martakis, a Greek participant of the "New Wave 2007" competition is likely to represent his country at "Eurovision - 2008" song contest. The talented singer charmed the audience of the "Dzintari" concert hall and TV viewers from many countries not only with his appearance, but also with his beautiful voice, and as a result received...

04.02.2008   "New Wave" competition at MIDEM

Representatives of the Organizing Committee of the "New Wave" competition headed by General director Alexander Rumyantsev took part in the world's largest music industry trade fair MIDEM, held in Cannes (France) from 27 to 31 of January. Over 10 thousand companies from 90 countries of the world take part in this event every year. MIDEM brings...

03.02.2008   "New Wave 2008" first selection round held in St.Petersburg

The first selection round of the "New Wave" competition was held in the "Atmosphere" show hall in St.Petersburg on February, 2. Participants representing the north-western region of Russia were trying to get through to the semi-final of the competition. The number of applications sent to the Organizing Committee of the competition has increased...

01.02.2008   Dominic Joker's new video

The talented singer and songwriter Dominic Joker starts his solo career. After the break-up of "Banda" Joker worked as a producer with "VIA Slivki", Vlad Topalov, NTV channel and kept writing songs for himself. A clip for Dominic's new song "Broshenniy Bogom" ("Abandoned by God") has recently been shot. Andrey Golubev, who had previously worked...

25.01.2008   Polina Gagarina passes exams

The winner of the third place in the "New Wave 2005" competition who is also a second year student of MKHAT school-studio has passed her mid-term examinations. The singer's press representative Sergey Fadeev said that Polina had passed her last exam and her holidays were beginning. According to Sergey, Gagarina is not planning to go abroad,...

18.01.2008   Regional selection rounds to begin soon

Less and less time is left before regional selection rounds begin. The first selection round of the north-western region of Russia is to take place in St.Petersburgh on February, 2. Tens of applications forms are sent by performers to the Organizing Committee daily. "We are happy to get good songs from talented young performers. Like in...

14.01.2008   Valeria conquers the West

The "New Wave" jury member Valeria has spent much time preparing for the tour in the West. She needs to have good command of English, the singer admits. She recorded her song "Bol'" ("Pain") and released a videoclip in Russian and English languages at the end of 2007. Valeria already gives interviews to foreign editions and is called "Russian...