DIMASH TIMELINE 2016
Competitions and Cultural Participations
(Grateful Acknowledgements to the writers and researchers of Dimash Kudaibergen Wikipedia)
People’s Favorite Pop Artist
Dimash Kudaibergen in 2016, was seen as the fastest rising artist in Kazakhstan. He began the year by releasing his self-titled debut extended play (EP) on January 1, 2016, and also released a music video for “Ayaz qıraw” (Kazakh: Аяз қырау), his Kazakh version of the Russian song “Opyat Metel” (Russian: опять метель). On January 22, at the 2016 People’s Favorite award ceremony, in Kazakstan, Kudaibergen won the “Pop Artist” award.
“My Swan” with Maira Mukhamedkyzy
Around the beginning of the year 2016, Dimash appeared on various TV shows singing a duet with acclaimed opera singer Maira Mukhamedkyzy, a song written for them, “My Swan” (Kazakh: Аққуым), which they had recorded on December 9, 2015. These videos below are not dated, therefore I’m not sure when they may have been performed. If anyone can volunteer the information, please contact me in the comments box below.
“Daididau” Musical Caravan
In February 2016, “Daididau” was selected for Musical Caravan, an 80-minute global song journey played by radio stations around the world.
Closest Google translation (If anyone would like to volunteer a more accurate translation, please contact me in the comment section below.) From Dimash caption on his IG post. “Dear friends! Let me tell you the good news. The Kazakh folk dance “Daydream” [It will be played on] World Radio Day 2016, Around the World in 80 Minutes of Music On February 13, EBU (European Broadcasting Union) and ABU (Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union) organize an event dedicated to International Radio Day. The main idea is to play all the participant songs in 80 minutes all over the world. ll of the songs are like caravans. I am very glad to see you. The folk song “Daydyau” in my performance is played all over the world. The Kazakh song – let’s do it !!!!”
“Tugan Zher”
In February he presented a new song “Tugan Zher” (Kazakh: Туған жер; My Homeland) for the first time, at composer and godfather Lupkan Zholdasov’s concert.
Dimash Kudaibergen in 2016 Family-Oriented Concerts
Dimash sang with his parents at the Women’s Day concert and performed at a charity concert in Astana, named 100 Grandfathers and Grandmothers.
Simple Google Translate: “I am always ready to support the charity evenings! Let’s honor our parents! Remember that the country is treasured by the elderly.”
On March 8, 2016, Kudaibergen took part in a concert dedicated to International Women’s Day, at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow. The concert was named All Stars For My Beloved, and featured eminent Russian singers.
Tour with the Kazakh University of Arts Symphony Orchestra
In March and April, he went on tour with the Kazakh University of Arts Symphony Orchestra in Vienna, Austria; Maribor, Slovenia; and Belgrade, Serbia. He performed “SOS d’un terrien en détresse”.
Dimash Kudaibergen in 2016 Unforgettable Day
Tour of Kazakhstan
Dimash Kudaibergen in 2016 Kazakhstan Tour “Unforgettable Day”
In April 2016, Dimash started his first headlined tour of his country, which ran from April to December 2016, holding 25 concerts in 25 regions, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of independence of Kazakhstan. He also did two concerts in Ufa and Kazan, Russia.
He named his tour Unforgettable Day, after his own song by the same name. His parents featured as guests on his tour who sang with him on several occasions. His repertoire lconsisted of a wide variety of songs in various languages, including “SOS d’un terrien en détresse”, “Diva Dance” (from the movie The Fifth Element), “Adagio”, “Opyat Metel” (Russian: Опять метель), “Karatorgay” (Kazakh: Қараторғай), “I Only Love You” (Ukrainian: я люблю тільки тебе), “Karagim Ay” (Kazakh: Қарағым ай), “Kirmeshi Zhiyi Tusime” (Kazakh: Кірмеші жиі түсіме), “Kinalama” (Kazakh: Кінәләма) and “Belovezhskaya Puscha” (Russian: Беловежская пуща).
Dimash’s own songs performed during this time included “Unforgettable Day”, “Korkemim” (Kazakh: Көркемім), “Tugan Zher” (Kazakh: Туған жер), and Kudaibergen’s original rendition of the Kazakh folk song “Daididau” (Kazakh: Дайдидау).
25th Anniversary Independence Day
On 26 April 2016, Dimash participated in the 24th annual session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in Astana. The session was dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of the country’s independence. The theme of the 2016 session was “Independence. Consent. Nation united future.
Notes: Youtube channel owner DQ&J dmx makes this comment: (directly lifted from the Youtube website — please click on the video above to be directed to Youtube)
The 25th session of the People’s Assembly of Kazakhstan was held in Astana (now renamed Nursultan) on April 26, 2017. Dimash, at the age of 22, attended the session as a youth representative and delivered a speech calling for all young Kazakhstanis. In his speech, Dimash thanked all the people of Kazakhstan who supported his artistic path and said that he would continue to work as a man who, like President Nazarbayev, had tried to contribute to the world of Kazakh people.
Dimash’s message: “As you know, with your excellent wisdom, you (in the name of President Nazarbayev) have allowed Kazakhstan to take a place on the world political arena, laying the foundation for our inclusion in the world’s advanced nation. As a singer who pursues the road of art, I will follow you as an example, through my song, to introduce Kazakhstan’s glorious culture, immortal history, glorious images to all peoples of the world, whether past, present and future, which is my most important purpose. On the stage of any country in the world, I would be proud to introduce people that I am from Kazakhstan, an independent and dignified country. You have said that the future of an open, independent, prosperous and autonomous Kazakhstan is in the hands of every young Kazakh. For every prospective young man, it is now our golden age. I therefore appeal here in particular to all young friends to strive for the revival and rise of Kazakh.” Dimash Kudaibergen said. Later, Dimash ended his speech in the patriotic poetry choices, “Returned to the first centuries of history, as if opening the epic book of the motherland. My homeland of Kazakhstan, and your future is closely linked to me”. (Kazakh poetry: “Сан ғасырлар тарихынан кешегі, Туған елдің шежіресі еседі. Менің елім Қазақстаным, Отаным, болашағы бізбен бірге өседі”)
Kazakhstan Concerts
During this time Kudaibergen continued to appear as a guest singer as well at various events, including at an Astana Day concert, where he performed “Diva Dance” in front of the president of Kazakhstan. At some point (video below un-dated), he also sang the Astana Waltz at the Salem, Kazakhstan Concert.
“Belovezhskaya Pushcha”
In July, Dimash was invited back to Belarus to perform at the Slavianski Bazaar closing ceremony, where he sang “Belovezhskaya Pushcha” as a duet with Nagima Eskalieva. He was also honored to raise the flag of the festival.
Over the course of the next few months Dimash served as a judge at Bala Dauysy 2016 (Voice of Children 2016), at the qualifying rounds in Kostanay Region of Kazakhstan.
“I’m a Kazakh”
Dimash collaborated on a rap song with Yerbolat and Alashuly, “I’m a Kazakh”. They performed together at Almaty’s 1000th Birthday gala concert in September 2016. Dimash has always been vocal about his love for his country, but this video shows a rare rapping Dimash!
In the same month, he performed “Daididau” at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, as part of the concert Astana – Heart of Eurasia.
Dimash Kudaibergen in 2016 UNESCO, Paris
In October 2016, Kudaibergen performed at a UNESCO event in Paris, France.
Dimash in Paris, October 2016
Turkic Culture Festival in Seoul
In November he sang in a concert at the Turkic Culture Festival in Seoul, South Korea, performing for the presidents of South Korea, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan.
With Sundet Baigozhin
In the same month, he represented Kazakhstan alongside Sundet Baigozhin, as guest singers at the Big Opera 2016 TV competition in Russia .
Dimash Kudaibergen in 2016 Duet with Sundet Baygozhin
Career Decisions
In November 2016, the director of Astana Opera State Theatre Toleubek Alpiyev, invited Dimash to work as an opera singer, stating that he had the rarest voice and that they would be pleased to work with him. The rector of the Kazakh National University of Arts, Aiman Mussakhajayeva, tried to convince Dimash to accept the offer and to choose a career in opera.
However, Dimash replied that he had chosen to pursue a career in contemporary music, and wanted to experiment with his vocal range in pop music. Dimash Kudaibergen in 2016 year-end, was awarded the State Grant by the President of Kazakhstan for Leadership in the Field of Culture 2016.
Leading Up To Singer 2017
Leading up to Singer 2017 and success in China
In late 2016, Kudaibergen was recommended to Hong Tao, the director and producer of China’s high profile competition Singer, a 14 week popular Hunan TV contest for established professional singers. Hong invited Kudaibergen to Changsha, China, to audition, and was impressed with his voice, musicality and potential to become a star. Kudaibergen then signed a contract with Black Gold Talent in Beijing, and his participation in Singer 2017 was confirmed.
Being the youngest participant in the history of the show, at age 22, and competing against professional and top-selling Chinese singers, he was brought in as a ‘wildcard’. Singer is known for being a tough competition, with a 500-member studio audience voting each episode, and the singer with the lowest score being replaced by a new one each round. Dimash’s mother Svetlana Aitbayeva later said that he hoped to reach at least the middle stage of the competition.
And the rest is history.
