Valery Meladze is a Georgian-Russian pop singer who rose to fame in the 1990s. He is known for hits such as "Samba Belaya" and "Ne Teryay Menya" and is one of the most popular Russian-language artists in the post-Soviet space. He has also worked as a television judge and music producer.
In June 2025, Meladze celebrated his 60th birthday and 30 years of career with a major concert in Riga (Arēna Rīga).
On April 22, 2025, Meladze performed at London's Royal Albert Hall as part of his anniversary tour.
The anniversary tour for 30 years of career started on February 28, 2025 in Baku and includes 40 concerts in 15 countries.
In February 2022, Meladze publicly spoke out against the Russian military operation in Ukraine, effectively ending his presence in Russian show business.
In January 2026, Meladze will perform in Bali (Nuanu Creative City), expanding the tour to Southeast Asia.
