On the day before of the S.Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University was a serious struggle for the main prize of the regional student vocal competition Golden Voice.

About 70 applications were submitted for participation in the contest. In the final stage for the title of the golden voice of the region took part the top ten. It was far from easy to amaze the judges under the chairmanship of the rector of PSU, Doctor of Political Sciences, professor Aryn Orsariyev. 

The enthusiasm of the audience on this day got many performers, but only one was awarded the title of the best voice. The winner became the student of the "Foundation" faculty Tlek Magulov, having won the grand prix of the contest and the hearts of the audience.

The winner of the first place was Zumirat Smagulova, a student of the Faculty of Humanities and Education of the PSU. Gulnur Zhakanova, who won second place, excited admiration. The third place and certificate for the gift from the sponsor won Aida Bakhtiyar.

"During the concert there was only a live sound and live emotions. Many participants have already proved themselves in the musical field. In order to discern the true talent and charisma of the vocalist, one note is enough. We were looking for not only perfect vocal qualities. The sincerity and energy of the participant also became the main criteria of the choice", says the member of the jury, artistic director of the national vocal studio" Ertis zhuldyzdary", PhD doctor, associated professor of PSU Nelly Pigovaeva.