The qualifying round of the open festival of cover bands "Sozhski Shlyager" is taking place in Gomel

The list of participants includes 23 bands from Belarus and Russia. The main condition of "Sozhski Shlyager" is that the participants must perform three popular compositions live in Belarusian or Russian. Both experienced performers and beginners will take the stage. Only 10 groups will become finalists. The final will be held on 10 September. The organizers will award the laureates and choose the winner of the Grand Prix.