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Sudden Lights face Liverpudlian day of destiny
Sudden Lights face Liverpudlian day of destiny
The day of destiny has arrived for Latvia's Eurovision entry, the group Sudden Lights, as it takes to the stage in Liverpool, England in the first semi-final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Opera front curtain gets new artwork
Opera front curtain gets new artwork
A new large-format artwork has been installed in the Great Hall of the Latvian National Opera, an abstract splash of color in a grid frame. The painting by Andris Eglītis now decorates the front curtain of the big stage, said representatives of the Latvian National Opera and Ballet on April 25.
Dispute over Song and Dance Festival ticketing arrangements
Dispute over Song and Dance Festival ticketing arrangements
Ticketing company SIA "Biļešu serviss" (Ticket Service) says it will apply to the Procurement Supervision Office (UIB) to challenge the decision of the Latvian National Culture Center (LNKC) to hand the ticket sales contract for this year's Song and Dance Festival to rival SIA "Biļešu paradīze" (Ticket Paradise), reports LSM's Latvian language service.
Three for the Weekend: Local Musicians
Three for the Weekend: Local Musicians
For this weekend's events, we have selected some local music concerts – alternative rock, rockabilly, and heavy metal – for lovers of these genres and those who wish to try something new locally.
'Saldus Saule' festival details announced
'Saldus Saule' festival details announced
This year's 'Saldus Saule' (Saldus Sun) festival will take place in Saldus' Kalnseta Park, on July 28 and 29, the organizers of the festival have announced. 
31 Rīga venues will host this year's Song and Dance Festival events
31 Rīga venues will host this year's Song and Dance Festival events
The Cabinet of Ministers on March 7 approved the venues for the XXVII Nationwide Song and XVII Dance Festival, which will be held from June 30 until July 9 in 31 different venues in Rīga, the LETA newswire reported, citing the Latvian National Culture Center representative Linda Ertmane.
'Tribute to Ukraine' concert raised €385,000
'Tribute to Ukraine' concert raised €385,000
At the charity concert in Rīga Circus on February 24 evening 'Veltījums Ukrainai/Tribute to Ukraine', EUR 385,000 were raised for Ukraine's support, said organizer Signe Nīgale.
VIDEO: Tribute to Ukraine concert from Rīga Circus
VIDEO: Tribute to Ukraine concert from Rīga Circus
Continuing the events marking one year of brave resistance to Russian barbarism, we are pleased to bring you the concert  Veltījums Ukrainai (Tribute to Ukraine) live from the recently renovated Rīga Circus venue.
'Sudden Lights' will be Latvia's Eurovision entry
'Sudden Lights' will be Latvia's Eurovision entry
Latvia will be represented at the 67th international Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England in May by the group "Sudden Lights" with their song "Aijā", an anthemic soft-rock number.
Ten Supernova finalists revealed
Ten Supernova finalists revealed
Ten acts have advanced to the final of the Eurovision selection contest 'Supernova' following a televised selection round on February 4.
Rīga's 'King of Tango' remembered
Rīga's 'King of Tango' remembered
Latvia's musical heritage is broad, and on February 2-3 one of the country's more unexpected major musical figures will be celebrated at a conference held at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music.
Eurovision hopeful finally unhappy
Eurovision hopeful finally unhappy
Latvia's Eurovision selection process encountered an early glitch January 6 with one of the entrants disqualified just a day after being announced.
This year's 15 Latvian Eurovision hopefuls revealed
This year's 15 Latvian Eurovision hopefuls revealed
An all-powerful but anonymous jury has chosen 15 participants to duke it out in this year's Latvian Television's "Supernova" show, which will ultimately choose who will represent Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest in May.
Three Peaceful concerts for the Weekend in Latvia
Three Peaceful concerts for the Weekend in Latvia
For some, December is the time of waiting; some just like to watch the snow fall; some prefer to hide away under a pile of blankets. Whichever category you may fall in, this weekend offers a few concerts which will fill the room with peace and expectation.
Positivus festival will stay in Rīga next year
Positivus festival will stay in Rīga next year
Next year, the popular “Positivus” music festival will take place in Rīga again, on Lucavsala island, the organizers' representative Elva Lorence told the LETA news agency.
Survey: Latvians generally enjoy music
Survey: Latvians generally enjoy music
92% of Latvian residents aged 18-60 listen to music records every day, according to the results of the annual sociological survey on music consumption habits of Latvian society carried out by Latvian Association of Artists and Producers (LaIPA), in cooperation with the sociological research agency Kantar.
Opera singer Jānis Sproģis dies
Opera singer Jānis Sproģis dies
On Friday, October 7, tenor opera singer Jānis Sproģis (1944–2022) passed away aged 77, Latvian Radio 3 said on Facebook.
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