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...

29.07.2007   Artists’ football match

A football match took place on a Jurmala beach called Mayori at 11 a.m. on 29 July. The audience awaits the appearance of contestants and stars on the impromptu football field impatiently every year. This exciting sporting event has been held as a part of the contest since the “New Wave” was organized for the first time. Traditionally, a team of...

29.07.2007   Night pop disco on a beach

Fans of popular music came to the beach of the “Dzintari” concert hall on the night of 28/29 July – night pop disco began at twelve sharp! Artists performed on a stage specially built on the beach – it was in the same place where rock musicians had performed the night before. Many artists had prepared special images for this party – Irina...

28.07.2007   Night beach rock-disco

28.07.2007   Igor Krutoy’s party

Igor Krutoy’s party was held in the “Dzintari” concert hall on 28 July. It was Mr.Krutoy who was a master of a ceremony. Stars went on stage to sing songs composed by Igor Krutoy in different years – these songs are very popular with the audience. People of different generations sing them in various countries. The audience had a wonderful...

27.07.2007   Concert of the jury members and the second day of the competition

26.07.2007   The first day of the competition and Boys\' party

Two unforgettable concerts could be watched by the audience in the \"Dzintari\" concert hall on July, 26. The program called \"Boys\' party\" made the first part of the show. Alla Pugacheva sang before the concert program of the \"Boys\' party\". Alexander Serov, Igor Nikolaev, Gianni Fiorellino, Valery Leontiev, Sergey Lazarev, Philip Kirkorov,...

26.07.2007   Press conference dedicated to the \"New Wave\" beach football Cup

The press conference dedicated to the \"New Wave\" beach football Cup took place in the conference hall of \"Jurmala SPA\" hotel. Yury Zakharov (President of \"Tsentrosport\" company) Sergey Anokhin (President of Russian beach football development foundation), Aivas Berger (President of beach football association of Latvia), Yury Shtromberger...

25.07.2007   “New Wave” visits a prime minister of Latvia

The prime minister of Latvia Aigars Kalvitis met co-chairmen of the competition Igor Krutoy, Raymond Pauls and the chairman of the Organizing committee Alexander Shenkman in his office. The prime minister supported the “New Wave”: it’s an event which helps create the positive image of Latvia and makes this country recognizable in the world....

25.07.2007   Formal opening of the \"New Wave 2007\" competition

The formal opening of the Sixth international competition of young singers of popular music took place in the \"Dzintari\" concert hall late on July,25. Stars came in exotic cars before the beginning of the concert program. The audience of the concert hall greeted their idols. Alla Pugacheva, Igor Krutoy, Raymond Pauls, Christina Orbakaite,...

25.07.2007   Press conference with Michael Bolton

Journalists had a chance to meet the world famous artist in the conference hall of \"Jurmala SPA\" hotel on July, 25. In a short time the artist managed to tell about his Russian origins, creative plans, about the importance of participation in international competitions for young artists: it is a wonderful opportunity to show creative...

25.07.2007   Press-conference dedicated to the opening of the competition

A press conference dedicated to the formal opening of the Sixth International competition of young singers of popular music \"New Wave 2007\" took place in the conference hall of \"Jurmala SPA\" hotel on July, 25. A great number of mass media representatives gathered in the hall. They greeted the committee consisting of Raymond Pauls and Igor...

24.07.2007   Alexander Rumyantsev - \"ARS\" Holding General Director, General Director of the competition

Dear friends! Dear contestants, guests, colleagues and spectators! I am happy to welcome you at our contest. As you are aware, last year witnessed the first anniversary contest - we organized the \"New Wave\" for the fifth time. How quick time passes! Each of the contestants survives in our memories! When we began organizing the contest in...

23.07.2007   IGOR KRUTOY - National artist of Russia, composer, cochairman of the jury of the competition

Dear friends! This year we shall meet in Jurmala again, at the Sixth International Competition of young singers of popular music "New Wave 2007". The organization of this contest has already become a good tradition. Look at how many candidates to take part in the contest we have got this year! Over 8000 application forms from many countries...

22.07.2007   Raimond Pauls - the most popular Latvian composer, co-chairman of the jury

"New Wave" - the youngsters need the contest! The sixth International competition of young singers of popular music "New Wave 2007" is to begin in Jurmala on July,25. How quick time passes, and so many people have become popular all over the world. That is why the youngsters need the contest! Very few competitions of young singers are left in...

22.07.2007   Natalia Gordienko - Moldova

Natalia Gordienko is a first-year student of Academy of Music (pop-jazz vocal faculty) and comes from Kishinev. Besides National contests, she was the laureate of seven International contests, such as "Sevastopol-Yalta 2004", "Delphian games 2004", "Two hearts of a twin 2004", "World songs 2005", "Our native land 2005", participant of the...

21.07.2007   Casting of lots of the second day of the competition

The first casting of lots was held in one of Latvian golf-clubs "Venturi" on July, 21: the order of contestants' performances on the second day of the contest program was determined. According to the rules of the casting of lots, every contestant had to hit a ball into a hole on the golf course. A ball with a number that signifies the index...

21.07.2007   Natalia Vinokurova - Russia

Natalia Vinokurova is a Muscovite and she considers good mood to be her mascot. She has been singing since she was three. She dreams of getting her own solo album as a birthday present. One of the funniest experiences in her life was when she came to a skating rink with roller skates in her bag. Her secret dream is to become a star. Her...

20.07.2007   Gianni Fiorellino - Second prize winner of the "New Wave 2006" competition

The "New Wave" was like a godfather for me at the moment of christening - I could feel it in many countries of the world. I was lucky to get a high appraisal and get to the final. I traveled about many cities and countries, sang duets with artists from Russia, Canada, Bulgaria after the contest!.. I am both happy and proud to come to the "New...

19.07.2007   Chioma - USA

Chioma’s sign of the Zodiac is Aries. She is a fun-loving person and she often laughs and acts silly on stage. She often bursts out laughing even during an interview - laughing is the singer\'s favorite sport. She dreams of opening a resort for tired Missionaries and owning a restaurant or a clothing line with her friends and family. Her...

18.07.2007   “COSMOS” - First prize winners of the “New Wave 2004 competition

Dear participants and guests of the "New Wave"! Is there any other place where you could swim in the warm Baltic sea and at the same time watch the performances of the greatest pop music stars in a concert hall? It may happen only here, in Jurmala at the "New Wave" contest. For this reason our vocal group "Cosmos" is delighted to greet you at...