Its participants were young singers from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine.  

Chairman of the jury was People’s Artist of the USSR, Hero of Socialist Labor, Professor Irina Arkhipova (Russia).

Deputy Chairman was People’s Artist of the USSR, Professor Farhad Badalbeyli (Azerbaijan).

The Second Byulbyul International Vocalist Competition took place from between 18th and 30th of September 2000 in Baku. 80 vocalists participated in the competition having come from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine and South Korea.