July 19 is the birthday of the legendary Georgian actor and singer, People's Artist of Georgia Vakhtang Kikabidze. This year, the great artist would have turned 85 years old.

In connection with the anniversary date, to immortalize the memory of the great maestro, the "Buba" music festival will be held on July 19 at the Batumi State Music Center.

Colleagues and friends of Vakhtang Kikabidze are participating in the event:

Nani Bregvadze, Tamar Hvidtsiteli, Sofo Nizharadze, Lisa Bagrationi, Eka Mamaladze, Tamar Kutidze, Emini, Paata Burchuladze, Merab Sefashvili, Nugzar Ergemlidze, Moris Janashvili, Teimuraz Tsaguria, Zurab Tsiskaridze.

The best songs that became hits at the festival will be performed by Varsklava.

In the beautiful coastal city of Batumi, which Buba Kikabidze especially loved, the foundation will be laid with this first diverse, high-level music festival, and the "Buba" festival will be held every year on July 19.