Yerevan, August 16, ARMENPRESS: Sona Gyulkhasyan representin Armenia in the “Junior New Wave 2012” in the first stage of the competition held in the Crimean city of Artek was in the 2nd place getting the highest point 11 of all the jury members, with only one exception. In the conversation with “Armenpress” the press secretary of the Armenian delegation Mher Baghdasaryan noted that Sona is among the favorites of the competition.
On the first day of the competition Sona sang Beyonce’s Listen song, and the second participant representing Armenia Arina Malkhasyan sang Komitas.
“Despite the fact that Komitas has excited the whole audience, even the recording staff behind the scenes, to everyone’s surprise Alina did not get high points”, mentioned Baghdasaryan.
The second competitive day of the “Junior New Wave 2012” will be held on August 16 in the evening, during which Sona will sing Anna Khachatryan’s “Nostalgia” and Alina will sing Chocolade songs.
This year in the Armenian history of the “Junior New Wave 2012” competition our country represents two participants with individual performances. The girls repeatedly stated that they do not feel competition against each other, but on the contrary, they support each other.
The jury staff of the “Junior New Wave 2012” is headed by the Russian and Ukrainian national artist Igor Krutoy. Among the jury members are Konstantin Meladze, Lev Leshchenko, Alsu.
The competition will be held from August 15 to 17. According to the competition regulations the “Junior New Wave 2012” is not broadcasted with a live line, but is shown days after the competition by the TV of the local country obtained broadcasting rights.