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Famous musician Tom Jones is coming back for a concert in the Bulgarian capital Sofia in October. Thanks to the unconditional love of the Bulgarian public and the memorable first performance of the singer, Jones himself insisted on including Bulgaria in his latest tour. He is returning with a very special show, playing hits such as “Delilah”, “Mama Told Me Not to Come”, “What’s New Pussycat”, “It’s Not Unusual”, “She’s a Lady” and “Burning Hell”. Jones will also perform songs from his latest albums “Spirit In The Room” and “Praise & Blame” which have received accolades as well.

The concert will take place on October 30 at 7 pm in Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture. The tickets are already on sale and the price categories are BGN 70, 90, 115, 135 and 165, depending on the seats. There`s also a limited category of VIP tickets and the price is BGN 180.

 Tom Jones-Tower of Song

On October 16, one of the most interesting American bands in the last two decades will visit Bulgaria for the first time. Only 3 weeks after the world premiere of their new album, called “Get Happy”, Pink Martini arrives in Sofia to present their music. Exactly at 20:00 on October 16, the musicians will appear on the stage of Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture for their first meeting with the Bulgarian public.

For the concert in Sofia will arrive a small orchestra of 18 musicians, led by the group’s founder Thomas Lauderdale. The brilliant performance of Pink Martini will transfer their fans back to the time of the pompous costumes of the 20th century. The emotional charge of their songs, together with the romance of the 30s and the beauty of one long gone age will leave the public breathless.

The concert in Sofia is part of a world tour, dedicated to the “Get Happy” album. Pink Martini creates unique positive music which inspires their fans in all continents. The band`s  performance is a colourful mix of classic elements, jazz, pop and Latin rhythms.

Roger Waters will sing with Bulgarian children at his concert “The Wall” in Sofia, Bulgaria. The show will take place on August 30 at the National Stadium “Vasil Levski.”

During the autobiographical rock opera, Waters recreates his personal messages in a unique way. The show is full of visual effects, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the reviving of the puppet master and many more. Involved with various charities, Waters pays special attention in the concert to the children. Perhaps the most emotional part of the show is the photo shots of happy children, surprised by the return of their fathers who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Waters’ father died during the Second World War. This left a mark on the music legend and inspired him to create together with his band Pink Floyd one of the most popular and beloved albums of all time – “The Wall,” Sofia Music Enterprise organizers said.

In each country, where “The Wall” is presented, Roger Waters invites 15 children on the stage to perform with him the classic “Another Brick in the Wall” song. This will happen in the concert in Sofia as well. The children who will have the unique opportunity to sing and dance alongside with the rock legend are already being selected. “Good singing and dancing skills are not required, for Waters it is more important to feel the enthusiasm of the children and to be inspired by their smiles,” the organizers said.

The music in “The Wall” includes variations of “Another Brick in the Wall,” “Comfortably Numb” and “Mother.” “In the Flesh?” will launch the show. The wall of white bricks with the dimensions of a huge stadium is not the only special effect of the show. Puppets, as tall as the wall, are an integral part of the concert. There are fireworks, sound and light effects that recreate combat aircrafts and a huge balloon in the shape of a pig which flies over the audience.

The tickets for Waters rock show of Roger Waters range from BGN 65 to BGN 180. The screenplay writer of “The Wall,” George Roger Waters (born September 6, 1943) is an English musician, singer, songwriter and composer. He was founder member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd, serving as bassist and co-lead vocalist.

Roger Waters – The Wall Live Trailer

Cirque Du Soleil’s Alegría will deliver five performances at “Arena Armeec Sofia” from September 20 to 22, 2013.

 At its inception in 1984, Cirque du Soleil included but 20 artists. Today, the troupe that delivers show-stopping performances worldwide includes over 5 000 people, 1 300 of which are artists and acrobats from over 50 different countries.

 Cirque du Soleil  has delighted audiences of over 100 million people in 300 cities, in 40 different countries on all six continents.  The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and over the years they have accumulated a series of prestigious awards such as an Emmy, Drama Desk, Bambi, ACE, Gemeaux, Felix, and a Rose d’Or de Montreaux.

 The spectacle is performed by an international team of artists, including 55 acrobats and 15 musicians from 15 different countries. The show is presented in a baroque, operatic style, full of lavish costumes, live music, and an elaborate décor, all complementing the unique athletic and artistic display on stage! Alegría is a “baroque ode to the energy, grace, and power of youth.”

 Alegría presents the spectator with a series of breathtaking acrobatics such as the Synchronized Trapeze or the energetic, and mesmerizing Arial High Bar performance, during which audiences can watch daring acrobats to fly to and from the arms of mighty catchers, suspended by their knees on a cradle swing.

 Next, imagine two uncannily flexible acrobats who bring the refined Mongolian art of contortion to life. Or, the authentic ritualistic Fire-Knife Dance, during which the artist weaves a baton-like fire knives around their entire body to the pulsating rhythm of conga drums.

 The Power Track, a true embodiment of youthful energy – a brilliantly synchronized choreography of trampoline jumps, with the trampolines being careful hidden underneath the stage. The suspenseful Flying Man act is a gravity-defying graceful performance where the artist soars through the air while performing acrobatic feats. The Russian Bars showcases fantastic flying acrobats who perform somersaults and twists in mid-air at an incredible speed.

 Alegría is much more than a show! This is a unique and exciting spectacle that charms audiences of all ages!

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The American pop icon is coming for a special concert in Sofia on October 14th, 2013. One of the greatest stars of the 80s will appear for the first time in front of Bulgarian public to   perform some of her most famous hits, like “Heaven is a place on Earth”, “La Luna”, “Circle In   The Sand” and “California”.

The tickets for the concert at the the National Palace of Culture cost from BGN 30 to BGN 75, depending on the location of the seats. The Bulgarian fans of the singer will be also able to enjoy the new songs of Belinda Carlisle, like “Sun” which premiere was earlier this year.

  In September, the world-famous Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballe will perform for the first time in  Bulgaria. The opera diva is coming to Bulgaria on September 27th (Friday) together with her talented  daughter Montserrat Marty.

  The concert will take place at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia and tickets for the event cost  from BGN 60 to BGN 200.

Your New Car May Have No Spare Tire

Тhe management of Sofia Airport reported incrase in the handled cargo with 7.5% during the first half of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. The total volume of cargo and mail handled was 8,587 tons. Freight delivered with special cargo flights increased with 15%. The overall number of cargo flights increased by 3%.

A decrease was reported in the number of serviced planes. During the first six months of the year, a total of 19 656 aircraft landed and took off from Sofia Airport, 9,6% less compared to H1 of 2012. An overall drop was reported in the number of scheduleddomestic and international flights from and to Sofia Airport.

Subsequently, Sofia Airport handled a total of 1 679 498 passangers, compared to 1 694 728 during H1 in 2012.