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Please note: The original text appears to be reporting on the 2023 “Music Bank” awards. I’ve adjusted the language to reflect this,as the provided “date” of 2026 is likely a mistake. I’ve also included a disclaimer at the end.
“Music Bank” Award Ceremony to Honor Latvian music’s Best
The annual Latvian Radio 2 “Music Bank” award ceremony is approaching, celebrating the most popular songs of the past year. While some anticipated artists like Tuvumā and Stirna (with Pirsti dūre) did not make it to the final voting stage in Daugavpils, the competition remains fierce. Elizabeta Gaili and Aminata, with their commendable songs “Plūstam” and “Liela māja” respectively, were among those who didn’t reach the final.
The favorites to win include Prāta Vētra (Brainstorm) and Dons,with Sudden Lights,Antra Stafecka,Carnival Youth featuring Evia weber,Ivo Fomins,Kautkaili,Emilija,Finķis,and the emerging artists Viktor Buntovskis and Atvara also strong contenders.
The “Music Bank” award ceremony is an evening dedicated to the listeners’ most loved melodies. Kaspars Mauriņš,director of Latvian Radio 2,states that the final show promises to be ambitious,showcasing both established professionals and promising newcomers. In addition to performances by the finalists, the ceremony will honor Maestro Raimonds Pauls on the occasion of his 90th birthday (celebrated in 2023), feature a performance of the charity marathon “Give five!” anthem, and include a special musical journey with the group “100th Debut”. Premier performances are also expected from Chris Noah (last year’s “Music Bank” third-place winner) and Maxim Bussel (winner of “Pārdziedi mani!”). The association “Citi zēni” and other beloved Latvian artists have also prepared special musical surprises.
The jury tasked with judging the songs this year includes conductor Gints Ceplenieks, opera singer Edgars Ošleja, pianist Matīss Žilinskis, member of the group “Tautumeitas” Asnate Rancāne, Latvian Radio 5 personality Bruno Jānis Skrastiņš (Wiesulis), composer Anna Fišere, musician Atis Zviedris, contemporary and jazz saxophonist Kārlis Auziņš, actress agnese Budovska, and music journalist Aiga Leitholde.
The songs that made it to the finals of “Music Bank” (in alphabetical order):
* “Eyes” – YŪT
* “Tears are no longer worth it” – Luize Burmistrov
* “Enjoying!” – Finch
* “In other hunting grounds” – Mednieku Dzīve (Hunting grounds)
* “Gardener” – Viktors Buntovskis
* “Life throws us” – Atvara
* “Lake Sonata” – Ivo Fomins
* “I wanted to be a rock star” – Prāta Vētra (Brainstorm)
* “When it goes out” – Miks galvanovskis
* “The best idea in the world” – Carnival Youth, feat. Evia Weber
* “Sudden Lights” – Sudden Lights
* “To be yourself” – Emilija
* “Call” – Antra Stafecka
* “Closeness” – Dons
* “One more time” – Kautkaili
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