Burgas council will hold a gala evening for laureates in the arts, the council said. The names of the performers will be announced very soon. The date and venue have not been set out yet.

The gala is one of the council's new formats. It puts artists from different arts on one stage, all of them with a successful year behind them. Organisers look at podium places in respected contests, memorable performances and achievements that promote Burgas. New names are added to the list each year.

The vocal ensemble Fortissimo wins gold medals every year at prestigious contests around the world. Its leader and conductor, Milena Dobreva, has already won an individual award at the gala.

Young talents from the Prof. Pancho Vladigerov National School of Stage and Music Arts in Burgas will take part again this year, along with performers from the city's dance, theatre and vocal schools.

Hristina Arsenova directs the show. Journalist Lora Stamatis wrote the script and will also host the evening.

Organisers say not all top performers in the arts can fit into one evening on one stage. They say a way will be found to honour those who have traditionally been first on the big stages too.

Organisers say Burgas is known for its poets, painters and photographers. Their aim is to make the city a place that draws artists and audiences and creates high-quality cultural content.