Young Armenian Singer Became Winner of BBC ContestDecember 9, 2006 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 17-year-old Silvia became the winner of the musical contest Next Big Thing. Silvia could overcome 6 groups of singers from Great Britain, Ghana, Malawi and USA. Her sing 'I like', written by her brother, the judges called 'fresh and new' the performance-unsurpassed. One of jury members, producer William Orbit said, that Silivia was just excellent. The goal of contest, carried out in the framework of Generation Next project, is to decide the best musicians from a number of countries, where the programs of BBC World Service are being broadcast. Only performers not more than 18 years old could take part in the contest. The jury consisted of famous musicians, experts, critics and journalists. Among those were legendary producer William Orbit, the founder of the independent label Rough Trade, African Star Angelica Kidjo and the drummer of Dirty Pretty Things Harry Pauell, reports BBC Russian Service. Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. Partner news Most popular in the section | Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers. Cumulative deposit on flexible terms: Byblos Bank Armenia's new offer Once the deposit is fixed, it can be topped up at any time, and interest will be accrued quarterly. BSEC Secretary General due in Armenia on July 1 On July 1, the Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) Lazar Comanescu will pay a working visit to Armenia. |