Patricia Kaas

Kottarashky are the first Bulgarian musicians to enter the selection of artists at the prestigious Francofolies de la Rochelle, France, and will be on stage on July 14 this year, a national holiday of the country.

Director of the 2018 Cerbul de Aur (The Golden Stag) Competitive International Music Festival Smaranda Vornicu said on Tuesday that there is a great public interest in this event, which will take place in Brasov August 29 - September 1, adding that some evenings are sold out.

The singers wishing to take part in the international contest 'Cerbul de Aur' (Golden Stag Festival) can register on the official website of the event, cerbuldeaur.ro, by July 11, the press office of Brasov City Hall announces in a press release.

The "Golden Stag" International Festival will be resumed between 29 August-2 September in the Brasov Council Square after a nine-year break, being included on the list of events financed by the Government through the Culture Ministry and dedicated to the Greater Union Centennial.

Istanbul's Zorlu Performance Arts Center (PSM) will host various Turkish and international artists in the new season starting from Sept. 1.

During a press conference held on Aug. 21 to launch the new season's program, Zorlu PSM Director Murat Abbas said the new season will be full of activities through Aug. 31, 2018.

Popular French singer Zaz will perform at the festival for francophone music Francofolies, which will be held in the Bulgarian city of Blagoevgrad between 17 and 18 June.

This will be the third concert of Zaz in Bulgaria after her performances in 2012 in Sofia and 2013 at the Spirit of Burgas.