The 2025 New Wave festival will feature a gala concert that will delight viewers with retro hits

For the first time, this festival, conceived as a launching pad for young performers, will be held in Kazan, a city surrounded by many rivers, which perfectly matches the symbolism of the "New Wave". This day will be a real musical journey through time. Such legends as Yuri Antonov, Leonid Agutin, Vladimir Presnyakov Jr., Lolita, Angelica Varum and Alexey Serov from the group "Diskoteka Avaria" will take to the stage. There are also rumors about the possible arrival of Alla Pugacheva and Valery Leontiev - close friends of Igor Krutoy. This is a great opportunity to remember past musical eras and enjoy your favorite melodies performed by stars who once lit up the Jurmala and Sochi stages.

The gala concert promises to be a real kaleidoscope of memories and music. Spectators will hear songs that have become the hallmark of the festival and remain popular with several generations of listeners. The program includes performances by both famous artists whose names are inextricably linked with the "New Wave", and young talents who will add fresh notes to famous compositions. Unlike last year's concert of superstars, this year the emphasis is on retro hits - the most iconic songs of the festival.

The International Competition of Young Performers has become a significant event in the music industry of the CIS and neighboring countries. The festival was founded by Igor Krutoy and Raimonds Pauls with the aim of discovering new talents and providing them with a stage for a successful start to their careers. It was first held in 2002 in Jurmala (Latvia) and quickly gained popularity among participants and spectators. Later, the festival moved to Sochi, and now it is opening a new chapter in Kazan. Over the years of its existence, "New Wave" has given a ticket to the big stage to many artists, including Dima Bilan, Polina Gagarina, Irina Dubtsova, Sergey Lazarev and Tina Karol. For many of them, this was the beginning of a successful career thanks to the support of music business professionals.

Every year the festival pleases with new songs. Don't miss the chance to hear them at the gala concert of stars with retro hits of the New Wave festival - buy tickets on the website right now!