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Azerbaijan to welcome: Backstreet Boys, Scorpions, Roxette, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Beyonce and other stars!

03 July 2010 [10:25] - TODAY.AZ
As we've reported earlier, MTV Regional Director for Eurasia Matthew Goldstein said in Baku that talks are being held with the Azerbaijani government to open the channel and organize grand musical festival here in September. The festival will be aired live in 168 countries around the world. The whole world will learn about Azerbaijan’s potential in just one day.

Now, it has been reported, that the festival will go on for not one but three days. On the first day, the retro concert will be hosted, where such stars as Tomas Anders (Modern Talking), Roxette, Scorpions, Backstreet Boys, Tony Braxton and others will perform. The main concert will be hosted on the second day, where Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Rihanna, Mariah Carey will sing. And, on the third day, the world-known DJ's will show off their skills to the citizens of Azerbaijani Capital.

Also, reportedly, a  fashion show will be organized as part of the festivities. The concert itself will reportedly be hosted on Azadlig square in Baku, the end of september - beginning of october. The ticket price is to remain the same, 5 manats per entrance.

According to Goldstein, "80% of Americans never heard of Azerbaijan, and due to this festival, they will get to see not only the stars perform, but also learn a lot about Azerbaijan, and its tourism potential". Goldstein added, that currently the talks on the MTV channel opening in Azerbaijan are underway.


/Vesti.Az/
URL: http://www.today.az/news/entertainment/70508.html

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