On October 26, the opening and first round of the Amre Kashaubayev National Traditional Song Performers Competition took place in Almaty. The competition was organized by the Zhambyl Kazakh State Academic Philharmonic with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The competition aims to preserve the creative legacy of Amre Kashaubayev, develop traditional song, and support young performers. The participants' repertoire includes works by folk composers, including Birzhan Sala, Akana Seri, Yestai, and Mukhit.
Forty-one applications were received for the competition. Following the selection process, 22 performers aged 20 to 35 were admitted to the national stage. The draw for the participants took place on the eve of the opening.
The competition consists of two rounds. In the first round, participants demonstrate their mastery, individual style, and knowledge of traditional song traditions. The performances will be judged by a jury consisting of singers and teachers from specialized educational institutions: Zhaksykeldy Kemalov, Kairat Kakimov, Nurzhan Zhanpeisov, Sholpan Darzhan, and Gulmira Sarina.
The competition will conclude on October 27. The closing ceremony and awards ceremony will take place at 7:00 PM.