Dimash Qudaibergen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dimash Qudaibergen
Димаш Құдайберген
Qudaibergen in 2019
Born	Dinmukhamed Qanatuly Qudaibergen (1994-05-24) 24 May 1994 (age 31) Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Other names	Dimash (Димаш) Dimash Kudaibergenov (Russian: Димаш Кудайбергенов) Dí Mǎ Xī (Chinese: 迪瑪希 / 迪玛希)
Alma mater	K. Zhubanov University in Aktobe Kazakh National University of Arts in Astana
Occupation	Singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist
Awards	View full list
Musical career
Genres	Classical crossover pop folk classical world operatic pop
Instruments	Vocals piano dombra drums
Years active	2010–present

Dınmūhammed Qanatūly Qūdaibergen (born May 24, 1994), known as Dimash Qudaibergen, is a famous singer, songwriter, and musician from Kazakhstan. He is known for his incredibly wide vocal range. He can sing very high and very low notes. Dimash has performed songs in 12 different languages.

Even though he was offered a spot at the Astana Opera, he chose to sing modern music. He mixes classical music and traditional Kazakh sounds with pop music.

Dimash became very popular in Kazakhstan and other countries in 2015. This happened when he won the Grand Prix at the Slavianski Bazaar festival in Belarus. He became famous in China after joining the TV show Singer 2017, where he finished in second place.

Early life

Dinmukhamed Qanatuly Qudaibergen was born on May 24, 1994, in Aktobe, Kazakhstan. His parents are Qanat Qūdaibergenūly Aitbaev and Svetlana Aitbaeva. Both of his parents are musicians. His mother is a soprano singer.

Dimash grew up in a very musical family. His grandparents helped raise him, following traditional Kazakh customs. He has a younger sister, Raushan, and a younger brother, Abilmansur, who is also a musician.

Dimash started performing at a very young age. He sang and played the piano. When he was two, he had a small role in a theater show. His parents and music teacher noticed he had absolute pitch, meaning he could identify musical notes just by hearing them. At five, he began piano and vocal lessons. He first sang on stage at five. In 2000, at age six, he won a national piano contest called Aynalayin.

Education

Dimash started violin and singing lessons at the Aktobe Music College when he was five. His grandmother took him to lessons every day. He later went to Gymnasium No. 32 in Aktobe. In 2009, Dimash completed a special class in Broadway Musicals.

In 2014, he finished his studies in Classical Music (singing) at the Akhmet Zhubanov Aktobe Music Faculty. He then began studying Contemporary Music (jazz, pop) at the Kazakh National University of Arts in Astana. He graduated with a degree in Voice in 2018.

In 2020, he earned a master's degree in Composition from the same university. He received a perfect score for his master's project. In December 2022, Dimash received the Bolashak International Scholarship.

Career

Dimash started singing and playing piano in many competitions as a child. In 2000, at age six, he won the national piano contest Aynalayin.

2010–2014: Starting his career

From 2010 to 2013, Dimash won four big singing competitions. These were in Kazakhstan (Sonorous Voices of Baikonur, 2010, and Zhas Kanat, 2012), Ukraine (Oriental Bazaar, 2012), and Kyrgyzstan (Meikin Asia, 2013).

When he won the Zhas Kanat Contest in 2012, he got a lot of attention from Kazakh media. He won the three-day singing competition with a perfect score. This was the first time in the contest's history.

In 2013, he was invited to sing as a guest at the Türkçevizyon Gala Night in Turkey.

As a teenager, Dimash also learned taekwondo and swimming. He wrote music for two of his future popular songs, "Körkemim" and "Unforgettable Day." He also made three music videos: two for "Körkemim" (2013, 2014) and one for "Daididau" (2014).

In 2014, he graduated from music college and started studying "Pop Art" at the Kazakh National University of Arts. He kept performing in public and received an award from the Daryn State Youth Award.

2015–2016: Slavianski Bazaar and first tour

After graduating, Dimash performed in many countries. In 2015, he was invited to the Slavic Bazaar in Belarus. He won the Grand Prix on July 13, 2015. He scored 175 out of 180 points. He was a clear favorite of the judges and audience. His performances of "Daididau," "Blizzard Again," and "SOS d'un terrien en détresse" earned him wide recognition. The head judge said Dimash had three voices in one, which was very rare.

After winning Slavianski Bazaar, Dimash appeared on many TV shows. He performed at Expo 2015 in Italy and at a concert for the Chinese President Xi Jinping.

He released his song "Unforgettable Day" in August 2015. In October 2015, he represented Kazakhstan at the ABU TV Song Festival in Turkey. He sang "Daididau" and received a standing ovation.

His first album, Dimash Qudaibergen, was released on January 1, 2016. In February 2016, his song "Daididau" was chosen by the European Broadcasting Union to represent Kazakhstan for World Radio Day. In March, he sang with his parents at a concert in Astana. He also performed at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. In March and April, he toured with the Kazakh University of Arts Symphony Orchestra in Europe.

Dimash had his first big tour from April to December 2016. It was called "Unforgettable Day" after his song. He performed 21 concerts in Kazakhstan and two in Russia. He won the "Pop Artist" award in Kazakhstan.

In July 2016, he performed at the Slavic Bazaar opening ceremony. He also helped judge the Bala Dausy 2016 (Voice of Children 2016) contest.

Other performances in 2016 included singing "Diva Dance" at an Astana Day Concert and "I Am Kazakh" in Almaty. He also performed at a UNESCO event in Paris and a Turkic Culture Festival in South Korea.

In November 2016, the director of Astana Opera invited Dimash to be an opera singer. However, Dimash chose to continue his career in modern music.

2017: Singer and success in China

In early 2017, Dimash joined the TV show Singer 2017 in China. He was the youngest participant ever at 22 years old. He competed against famous Chinese singers. Dimash's mother said he hoped to at least reach the middle of the competition.

He won Episodes 1, 2, and 6 with his songs "SOS d'un terrien en détresse," "Opera 2," and "Adagio." He reached the finals and finished as runner-up.

After winning the first episode of Singer 2017, Dimash became very popular in China and Kazakhstan. He also gained attention in French media. Hunan TV and Chinese media called him "a bridge for Kazakh-Chinese cultural cooperation."

In Episode 7, Dimash performed the traditional Kazakh folk song "Daididau." He played the dombra and wore traditional Kazakh clothes. This performance made many people in China interested in Kazakh music and culture. Dimash said this showed him that "music knows no boundaries."

He sang his own song "Unforgettable Day" in Episode 10. It quickly became a top song on the Fresh Asia Music Charts. He also released his first Chinese song, "Eternal Memories."

In the semi-final, Dimash sang "Confessa" in Italian and "The Diva Dance." He finished second and moved to the final. In the final, he sang a Michael Jackson medley and finished as runner-up of Singer 2017.

After Singer 2017, Dimash performed on many TV shows in China, Kazakhstan, and France. He won his first Chinese award for "Best Asian Singer." He also won "Most Popular International Singer" at the Top Chinese Music Awards.

On June 27, 2017, he held his first big solo concert called Bastau ("Beginning") in Astana, Kazakhstan. About 30,000 people attended the sold-out concert.

In July, his song "Ocean over Time" was released as a theme song for a game. It later won a Hollywood Music in Media Award. In September, he performed at the Gakku Open-Air Festival for 150,000 people. He hit a very high note, D8, during "Unforgettable Day."

The Kazakh figure skater Denis Ten used Dimash's song "SOS d'un terrien en détresse" for his skating. After Denis Ten's passing in 2018, Dimash performed a tribute to him.

2018: Success in Russia

Dimash continued to perform in China. He sang at the CCTV New Year's Gala and the Chinese New Year Gala. He also performed "Hello" as a guest on Singer 2018. He premiered his first English song, "Screaming." In December, he sang "Unforgettable Day" at the Miss World 2018 Final.

He held three solo concerts in 2018: two "D-Dynasty" concerts in China and one in London.

In July, he was a judge and guest performer at the Slavic Bazaar in Belarus. In September, he performed at the New Wave contest in Russia.

In November, he started working with the famous Russian composer Igor Krutoy. Their first song was "Love of Tired Swans." Many performances in Russia followed. In December, "Love of Tired Swans" was named one of the best songs of 2018 at the "Pesnya Goda" Gala.

2019: The World's Best and Arnau concert

In early 2019, Dimash joined the CBS talent show The World's Best in the United States. He was called the "Six Octave Man" because of his wide vocal range. He performed "SOS d'un terrien en détresse" and "All by Myself." Dimash decided to leave the competition to give younger performers a chance.

In June, he released his first album, iD. It became very popular, reaching platinum status in just 37 seconds.

He held his second large solo concert, Arnau (Dedication), in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, on June 29. The concert sold out to 40,000 people.

He continued working with Igor Krutoy, releasing many new songs. In October and November, he joined Krutoy's anniversary tour in New York City, Dubai, Minsk, and Düsseldorf.

On December 5, Dimash won "Best Vocalist in Classical Music" and "Discovery of the Year" at the Russian National Music Awards. On December 10, Dimash had his first solo concert in the US at the Barclays Center in New York. It was sold out, with 19,000 people from 63 countries attending.

He also performed at the WorldSkills championships in Kazan and the Jackie Chan International Action Film Week in China.

2020: Arnau tour and MTV USA

In early 2020, he sang songs for two movie soundtracks: Hāi pí yíxià for Vanguard and Across Endless Dimensions for Creators: The Past.

His Arnau Europe Tour started in February but was stopped in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In May, he performed at the Tokyo Jazz Festival online. In June, he sang Tang dynasty poetry on CCTV1.

On September 30, it was announced that Dimash would be the first artist from Kazakhstan to have a Kazakh language song on the official YouTube channel of MTV USA. His songs were ranked in the Top 5 by MTV USA Livestream for 10 weeks.

In December, Dimash released a new music video for "I Miss You." He also announced his first online concert, Dimash Digital Show, which was a charity event.

2021: Dimash Digital Show

On January 16, Dimash held his first online concert, Dimash Digital Show. He performed "SOS d'un terrien en détresse," "War and Peace," and 15 other songs. Part of the money from the concert went to Project C.U.R.E..

His music videos continued to be highly ranked on MTV USA Friday Livestream. He released new music videos for "Golden," "Amanat," "Kieli Meken," "Qairan Elim," and "Be With Me." In June, he released an instrumental song "River of Love."

In November 2021, Dimash's song "Fly Away" was one of the top 10 most mentioned songs on Twitter, reaching sixth place on Billboard's Hot Trending Songs. He also performed his first Japanese song, "Ikanaide," at the Tokyo Jazz Festival.

2022: Post-pandemic concerts

Dimash held his first live solo concert since the pandemic in Dubai, UAE, on March 25, 2022. He then continued his Arnau tours in Düsseldorf and Prague in April 2022.

In July 2022, Dimash announced his new concert tour, Stranger. It started in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on September 23, 2022.

2023: Stranger tour continues

The Stranger tour continued in Yerevan, Armenia, on April 29, 2023, and in Antalya, Turkey, on May 6, 2023.

Dimash had his first concert in Southeast Asia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on June 24, 2023. In a concert in Hong Kong on December 23, he surprised his audience by performing two new songs, "Smoke" and "When I've Got You."

2024: Stranger tour continues

In 2024, Dimash held solo concerts in Budapest, Hungary, on May 4, and in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 24, which was also his 30th birthday. He continued his Stranger tour with two concerts in Astana, Kazakhstan, on September 13 and 14. He also held concerts in Prague, Czech Republic, on November 22 and Düsseldorf, Germany, on November 24.

Other ventures

Modeling

Dimash has modeled for fashion brands and magazines like Men's Health, L’Officiel Hommes, and Elle.

Acting

Dimash has acted in several Chinese and Russian TV shows and short films. He played a soldier, a singer, a Middle Eastern prince, and a boxer in different productions.

Singing contests

Dimash started the annual Kazakh Baqytty Bala Children's Singing Contest in 2018. He has also been a judge for several music contests, including Bala Dausy, Slavic Bazaar, Super Vocal, and New Wave.

Awards and achievements

Discography

Albums

• iD (2019)
• Dimash Qudaibergen and Igor Krutoy (2021)

Filmography

Solo concerts and international tours

Solo concerts

Tours

Fandom

Dimash calls his fans "Dears." He says they are very supportive and like family to him. He loves and cares for them.

In November 2021, it was announced that a museum dedicated to Dimash Qudaibergen would be built in his hometown, Aktobe, Kazakhstan.

Humanitarianism

Dimash Qudaibergen is involved in many charity efforts.

In 2015, he held a charity concert in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. The money helped a five-year-old girl get medical treatment. He also performed at charity balls to help children with hearing and speech problems.

In 2016, he joined the "Do Good" campaign to help people with disabilities or financial needs. He also performed at a charity event for elderly residents. Dimash donated all the money from his 2016 "Unforgettable Day" concert in Aktobe to a local charity. This helped seven families with water, utilities, medical care, and clothes.

At the Top Chinese Music Awards in 2017, he donated a suit from his Singer 2017 performance. The suit was auctioned, and the money went to help children with blood lead poisoning.

Dimash performed at the Global Gift Galas in Paris and Cannes in 2017. These events help children, families, and women in need. He also donated an autographed dombra to an auction for children with cleft lips and palates.

He became a goodwill ambassador for the "Listen Project." This project helps hearing-impaired children get hearing aids and education. He also performed at an event for the Kazakh Snow Leopard Foundation, which works to save endangered snow leopards.

In November 2018, Dimash held a solo concert in London. All the money from this concert helped young talents from Kazakhstan.

On his 25th birthday, he visited a nursing home in Aktobe. He brought gifts and performed for the residents, as he has done since his school days.

In June 2019, there were explosions near Arys, Kazakhstan. Dimash decided to donate money from his "Arnau" concert to help the victims. He also visited a seriously ill fan in a children's hospice in Kazan, Russia.

When he was in Kyiv, Ukraine, for his Arnau Tour, he donated clothes for an auction. The money helped children with acute poisoning.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in Kazakhstan, Dimash provided food to 102 families in need.

In October 2020, Dimash partnered with Michael Kors to support the "Food Is Love" campaign with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). He and his fans helped raise awareness about world hunger.

In December 2020, Dimash became a Global Ambassador for Project C.U.R.E. He held the Dimash Digital Show charity concert, with funds going to Project C.U.R.E.

On January 5, 2021, it was announced that Dimash would take part in the annual Sister Cities International (SCI) event. This was a first for a Kazakh artist.

On March 10, 2021, Dimash participated in Project C.U.R.E.'s International Women's Day with his video "We Are One." Part of the money from the Dimash Digital Show was donated to healthcare in Kazakhstan.

On September 14, 2022, Dimash met Pope Francis and received a special medal from him.

See also

In Spanish: Dimash Kudaibergen para niños