There is no doubt that one of the biggest spectacles this year will be music Festival“Heat”, which died down in Baku the other day and gathered the entire Russian show business on the coast of the Caspian Sea. The organizers of the event - singer and businessman Emin Agalarov, musician and producer Grigory Leps and creator of Russian Radio Sergei Kozhevnikov - kept their promise to amaze everyone interested in the music industry with the scale of the event. Although a more suitable synonym can be found for the word “to hit”: “Heat”, with an accurate shot, actually “killed” all possible competitors on the field of music festivals. Well, where else, tell me, in the heat of 40 degrees goodwill will the entire Moscow elite, led by Pugacheva, gather with appetite, chew juicy lamb on a spit accompanied by Leps’ “A Glass of Vodka on the Table” and dance until six in the morning for four days in a row at luxurious parties in Agalarov’s personal residence on the territory of the legendary luxury resort Sea Breeze? All this happened against the backdrop of an open-air venue jam-packed with 50 thousand spectators, where tickets were sold out a month before the start of the festival.
Super counted all the expenses for “Heat”, which fell on the shoulders of Emin Agalarov, who received the invasion of stars in his homeland, and analyzed the main thing that this year’s festival will be remembered for.
The organizers of “Heat” did the impossible - they brought Alla Pugacheva to the capital of Azerbaijan.
In an interview with Super, Emin Agalarov admitted that he managed to persuade the 68-year-old diva to overcome her fear of flying on airplanes and her categorical intolerance to heat in fifteen minutes. One can only guess what sums the singer brought, appealing to Alla Borisovna, as arguments for the need to enjoy the sights of Baku under the hot sun, giving +45 degrees in the shade. However, Pugacheva had another good reason to visit the festival - her creative evening took place at “Heat”, where the entire show business once again covered her legendary hits.
The sensational appearance at “Heat” as a guest of the leader of the legendary Rammstein, Till Lindemann, attracted the interest of the international media.
And the German star was not just present at one of the concerts - all four days of the Heat, Mr. Lindemann enjoyed the company of stars Russian show business, who in the VIP zone were drawn in lines to his table for a selfie and a toast to the brotherhood. The rocker dutifully listened to the vocal exercises of the singer Jasmine, the jokes of Maxim Galkin and talked about life with Lolita Milyavskaya, creating the impression of a happy person with what was happening, until one fine morning Rammstein fans discovered a video on Instagram where Till with a Help sign begged, asking to save him from Russian stars, to whom he was captured. The European star, however, managed to escape only after the final after-party last day festival They say that Lindemann flew home to Germany with a phone filled with numbers of the first beauties of the Russian elite.
Lolita Milyavskaya became the most popular Internet meme after appearing on the stage of “Heat” in a tight jumpsuit.
The 53-year-old singer broke the calm course of the festival, becoming main theme for discussions in in social networks, which instantly filled memes of all variations. Lola admitted that she did it intentionally to show her attitude to the canons and standards of pop divas of Russian show business.
Costs for the Heat festival amounted to $5,000,000.
A fantastic amount by the standards of current festivals, due to the crisis in last years saving every penny. Super had at its disposal an estimate of expenses for the Baku holiday.
Festival budget - $5,000,000
Audience - 50,000 viewers
850 participants (including artists and groups)
100 business class passenger cars
72 sprinters for transporting volunteers, journalists and teams
Treats for VIP parties - 266 slaughtered sheep
Carabao - 30,000 cans
Guzu - 4 tons
750 fireworks
Dry ice for heavy smoke - 420 kg
Pyrotechnic flares - 160 pieces
Pyrotechnic fountains - 290 pieces
5 liters of soap bubbles
4000 pcs balloons with logos
Champagne Dom Perignon - 550 pcs.
Champagne Moet Chandon - 1500 pcs.
Sturgeon - 1 ton
Hookah - 1500 pcs.
On July 27, the “Heat” music festival starts in Baku. A grand gala concert with the participation of the brightest Russian artists, creative evenings of Sofia Rotaru, Alla Pugacheva and Grigory Leps - guests of the festival and viewers of Channel One are in for a fantastic music marathon four days long. Its creator Emin Agalarov talks about how the idea of this festival originated.
How did the idea of the Heat festival come about? Why in Baku?
I have always dreamed of such a big musical event in hometown Baku, but the idea itself was born spontaneously. In my resort village on the shores of the Caspian Sea, Sea Breeze Resort, every summer we held concerts of Russian stars: Grigory Leps, Timati, Leonid Agutin, Craig David and many others. Two years ago our joint performance with Grigory Viktorovich Leps, for which a record number of tickets were sold, where Sergei Kozhevnikov was also present. Seeing the huge public interest, the three of us decided to do something more than solo concerts. As a result, we decided to organize a music festival here on the coast. This is an incredible atmosphere that allows you to completely relax and immerse yourself in the celebration of music. In general, people in Baku are very warm and great love accepts and waits for every artist. This is a special city with its own unique culture and traditions, but at the same time modern, where very significant cultural events take place.
Who came up with such an unexpected name?
The name “HEAT” seemed very harmonious to us for the summer festival
Of course, the festival cannot accommodate everyone who wants to perform. How are the participants selected for “Zhara”? Do you focus on your colleagues? music industry or do you have a fundamentally different concept, and are you guided solely by personal preferences?
We invite the brightest and popular artists, who are known and listened to by different audiences: these can be young performers at the peak of popularity and legendary, long-loved artists such as Alla Pugacheva, Sofia Rotaru, Grigory Leps and others.
What is the most difficult thing when organizing a festival of this scale?
The most difficult thing is, first of all, logistics. This year we have about 800 people flying: artists and their groups, organizational staff, journalists. Logistics include flights, hotel accommodations, transfers, rehearsal schedules, performances, etc. Very difficult and creative part, since we have many different artists and concept days, for which special musical numbers are being prepared. This is a global project, and we are working on it at all levels very carefully.
What moment of last year's first festival do you remember most?
Overall the atmosphere was very festive. In terms of special moments music program, then the song “Blue Eternity”, by the great Muslim Magomayev, which we performed at the closing of the festival together with Philip Kirkorov, Alexey Vorobyov, Nikolai Baskov and Grigory Leps, as well as the anthem of our festival, written by Maxim Fadeev, which was performed by all the artists. There was a huge fireworks display.
There are no prizes and competitions; we do not have a competitive basis. But we are planning to make a separate “ZHARA” award, which we will hold in next year. We can be compared to the biggest music festivals, and, in my opinion, our festival is the hottest.
An event of this level and scope is certainly a very significant cultural event for Baku. However, there are rumors about a possible transfer of the festival to Moscow. Do you plan to continue holding “Heat” in Azerbaijan?
What will the festival program be like this year? What surprises and miracles are you preparing this year? Who will be the highlight of Zhara 2017?
This year the festival will last for four whole days, from July 27 to July 30. We'll have special evenings dedicated to the anniversary great artists. On the first day there will be a grand opening, where all the performers will sing their brightest hits. On the second day there will be a concert, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Sofia Rotaru. The artists will sing her most famous songs, and she herself will perform a solo program. On July 29, viewers will be treated to a creative evening by Alla Pugacheva with the participation of all the stars, and the last, fourth day of the festival is dedicated to the anniversary of Grigory Leps. In four days we will hear our favorite and new songs, see unique numbers prepared especially for “ZHARA,” new duets and various collaborations. Every day we expect up to 10,000 spectators! We have a fan zone, stalls, and a VIP zone.
Will the “Heat” festival be broadcast on any of the federal TV channels?
Of course, the festival will be broadcast by Channel One, and the hosts will be Yana Churikova, Andrey Malakhov and Maxim Galkin.
If you love music and are planning a vacation where there is not only the sound of the wind and sea waves will please your ears, pay attention to music festivals. Many of them take place during the hot season, in resort areas. The youngest international music festival taking place in the post-Soviet space is the Baku “Heat”. Where does the Heat festival take place? What is the history of its creation and the specifics of its implementation? What are the features of a vacation in Baku for those who want to combine their vacation with a cultural program?
History and celebrity guests
People who can afford a more luxurious holiday than the Black Sea coast do not necessarily have to go to the Maldives or Europe to fill their holiday with an extensive cultural program. You love good songs, are you familiar with modern musical trends and would be happy to listen live to both stars and beginning performers? No need to make it to the red carpet at the Grammys, American Music Awards or New wave" In one of former countries Soviet Union was opened last summer international festival“Heat”, which in its first year became one of the largest and most discussed events in the world of music in the CIS.
In 2016, on July 9 and 10, the international music festival “Heat” was held for the first time near Baku. It was founded by Emin Agalarov, a popular Azerbaijani singer performing under the pseudonym Emin, Grigory Leps and the creator of the Russian radio station “ Russian radio» Sergey Kozhevnikov. Among the performing stars were Philip Kirkorov, Sergei Lazarev, Ani Lorak, Alexey Vorobyov and Leonid Agutin.
In 2017, the festival lasted for 4 days – from July 27 to July 30. Among the speakers, in addition to faces already familiar from the last race, were added Valery Meladze, Kristina Orbakaite, Svetlana Loboda, Dima Bilan and Vera Brezhneva. The singers presented their new singles and already favorite songs. Now preparations are underway for “Heat 2018”, exact date The date has not yet been announced, but judging by the experience of the past two years, we can say that the concert will also be held in mid-summer.
Enjoying the comfort
The event takes place in the resort village of Nardaran, half an hour's drive from the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku. The Sea Breeze hotel itself is located 10 minutes from the airport. Heydar Aliyev. It is not inferior to its European five-star counterparts. Rooms with all amenities, including air conditioning, safe and satellite TV, an excellent restaurant and bar, two outdoor swimming pools, a magnificent beach, a warm and shallow Caspian Sea, a tennis court and a sports complex are ideal for both families with children and noisy company.
Approximate cost of living (prices are given in Azerbaijani manat, AZN, per week for an adult):
- Single “standard” - 525 AZN;
- 2-seater - 630 AZN;
- “Cottage” package – 1400 AZN;
- JUNIOR SUITE for one person, the room area is one and a half times larger than the standard one - 945 AZN;
- JUNIOR SUITE for two – 1,050 AZN.
The price includes breakfast, which is provided at your choice - scrambled eggs, cheese and sausage slices, yogurt, coffee, tea, sweets, jams, pancakes and cheesecakes.
In the village, in addition to the infrastructure of the hotel itself, several restaurants with original cuisine are interesting. Tourists can get to Baku and there they can fully get acquainted with the culture of the country.
Where does the Heat festival take place? updated: March 13, 2019 by: GlonassTravel
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The music festival “Heat” will take place during four days— from July 26 to July 29, 2018 in the suburbs of Baku. The third season of the event will begin on the already familiar territory - the Sea Breeze recreation area on the coast of the Caspian Sea. Organizers of the holiday: Sergey Kozhevnikov, Grigory Leps and EMIN. Guests of the festival will be Azerbaijani musicians and domestic stars stage.
In the summer of 2016, the “Heat” music festival was held in Baku for the first time. The idea to hold such an event came from three creative people: Russian singer Grigory Leps, performer Emin Agalarov and founder of Russian Radio Sergei Kozhevnikov.
Thanks to a perfectly prepared project, interesting program, high-level participants, the festival won the respect of millions of music lovers from different parts of the world and began to be called international. The wide scale of the event and the number of music lovers who attended made it one of the largest and most popular projects of 2016.
The Zary concert venue was especially well chosen. The resort area on the Caspian Sea coast called Sea Breeze could accommodate about 10,000 guests.
Stars of Russian show business took part in the debut season of the festival, foreign musicians, performers from Azerbaijan who performed their new songs and hits of past years.
The long show program included stunning choreography, mesmerizing special effects and bright light installations. “Heat” was awarded the title “ Best Festival of the year".
Celebrity guests of the Heat festival in 2016 and 2017
The following famous performers were invited to the debut of the “Heat” festival in 2016 in the capital of Azerbaijan:
- Nikolay Baskov;
- Svetlana Loboda;
- Viagra;
- Philip Kirkorov;
- Polina Gagarina;
- Stas Mikhailov;
- Eva Polna;
- Timati;
- Ani Lorak;
- Alexey Vorobyov;
- Anita Tsoi;
- Irina Dubtsova;
- A-studio;
- Dzhigan and others.
The organizers of the event, pop stars EMIN and Grigory Leps, blew the audience away with their performances on stage.
The second time the International Music Festival “Heat” was held in the summer of 2017 at the same place. Already traditionally performed their songs Russian stars first magnitude: Sofia Rotaru, Valery Meladze, Alexander Panayotov, Kristina Orbakaite, Alla Pugacheva, Dima Bilan.
Despite the fact that the project is quite young, the progress of the event is already noticeable. High level organizations, an excellent show program and a large number of star performers rightfully make the festival more and more significant every year.
Program and participants of the Heat festival in 2018
In 2018, the event will last 4 days - from July 26 to 29. On Thursday, July 26, there will be Grand opening festival, after which guests will enjoy a gala concert with the participation of domestic performers, including:
- Grigory Leps;
- Anna Sedokova;
- Philip Kirkorov;
- Alexey Chumakov;
- Sergey Lazarev;
- Timati;
- Degrees;
- Glory;
- Ani Lorak;
- Monatik;
- Loboda and others.
- Nikolay Baskov;
- Stas Piekha;
- Leonid Agutin;
- Ani Lorak;
- Valeria;
- Angelika Varum;
- Vladimir Presnyakov;
- Kristina Orbakaite and other performers.
- Lolita;
- Timur Rodriguez;
- Irina Dubtsova;
- BandEros;
- A`Studio;
- Jah Khalib;
- Monatik.
On Sunday, July 29, festival guests will enjoy creative evenings with the participation of the following show business stars:
- Soso Pavliashvili;
- Polina Gagarina;
- Vera Brezhneva;
- Grigory Leps;
- VIAgra;
- Diana Arbenina;
- Irina Dubtsova and many other domestic performers.
Tickets for the Heat 2018 festival can be purchased online on the portal of the ticket operator in Azerbaijan iticket.az/events/zhara. Price entrance ticket: 50-500 AZN (1,850-18,505 rubles).
