And so much more
5. 6., 21.00, Manzioli Square
>>> FilmMusicOrkestar: Sevdah on film and beyond
Concert
Elma Burnić (vocals) in Admir Ćulumarević (rhythm guitar) are members of FilmMusicOrkestar, a Zagreb-based music sensation performing sevdah-style covers of film music classics. Expect to hear some of the most beautiful sevdah pieces that appeared on the screen, in innovative arrangements.
In case of bad weather the concert will take place in the Manzioli palace.
1. 6.–5. 6., 23.00–2.00, Lighthouse Park
>>> KIŠD x KO: NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
Or: Music finally back at the Lighthouse!
Five nights of music delights from near and just across the border, served to you in collaboration with the Izola Students’ Club. In case of bad weather, we’re sorry to say, the music is off.
1. 6., 23.00–2.00
Blaž + Spiral Mind
Blaž is a local artist who makes music, writes books, draws films, and designs board games. As an electronic music producer, he released a number of albums and worked with some of the biggest names in Slovenia’s alternative music scene. He also plays keyboards in the ex-yu rock band Lelee, and makes award-winning music for theatre.
Spiral Mind is a local band whose compositional worlds include elements ranging from contemporary underground electronic music to traditional African rhythms, defying all genre labels of the Slovenian music scene. The trio, led by Manuel Brajnik, also includes multi-instrumentalist and producer Rok Babič a.k.a. Rochwald on keys, bass and guitar, and Gaj Bostič on drums and percussion.
2. 6., 23.00–2.00
dIESIS
Stefano Carnevali a.k.a dIESIS is a DJ and performer based in Trieste. His eclectic expression combines genres ranging from classical to experimental electronic music. Carnevali is a cofounder of Hakidame web radio, and hosts a theatre, music and talk show on Radio Fragola. His night of Italo Disco-style rhythms will transport us back to the 1970s and 80s.
3. 6., 23.00–2.00
KENDI + Benjamin Shock
Luka Čandek a.k.a. KENDI is a local techno DJ and audio producer. His journey in music went from summer parties, to playing fast, raw, repetitive electronic music at underground rave parties, and doing a series of events called ‘Tuesday’s At The Lab’ at Terminal, Ljubljana. KENDI promises a mix of modern electronic rhythms and melodies.
Benjamin Vuković, DJ, multi-record producer and mixing engineer from Piran, known as Benjamin Shock, is best described as: versatile. His passion doesn’t end with electronic music; it extends to genres including house, techno, funk/disco, chill out, hip-hop. His newly launched record label, Watermellow Music, aims to deliver quality dance music and pleasantly smooth mellow music.
4. 6., 23.00–2.00
BTaste + KeZZ
Born in Trieste, Michael Petronio is a drummer and music producer. Living between frontiers, his love for flavoursome samples and fresh beats led him to create BTaste, a project which finds inspiration in downtempo music. From oriental and rebetiko rhythms to tropical influences, BTaste is a fine blend of ethereal atmospheres and powerful percussions.
Kezz is a musician, composer and producer from Belgrade, now based in Ljubljana. Her expression combines modern electro-organic sound and stylised vocals with a touch of traditional Balkan tunes. Kezz also works for theatre, radio, film, exhibitions, and performance art. Her set will include songs from her upcoming third album Elektroizvorika.
5. 6., 23.00–1.00
Surprise playlist
>>> IZOLA BY DAY
3. 6., 16.00–21.00, and 4. 6., 10.00–18.00, Lonka
Vili Van Style pop-up shop
Vili Van Style is the first boutique shop on wheels in Slovenia, and a community striving to bring together young creatives from across the sector. The purpose of the project is to promote young local designers and decentralise access to their products. The pop-up shop on wheels tours the country, presenting, promoting and encouraging local design. Featured designers include JKH identity, David Bacali, Montango, Gentle Power, and UriKuri. The project is part of the Centre for Creativity partner network.
>>> MUSEUM AND GALLERIES
1.–6. 6., Salsaverde Gallery, Gramscijeva 4
PASOLINI REVISITED, exhibition by UNG School of Arts
This year’s exhibition by the School of Arts, University of Nova Gorica, joins the celebration of the centenary of the birth of the Italian cultural and political icon, Pier Paolo Pasolini. Through their photography, BA and MA students of photography and film explore Pasolini as a poet, filmmaker, and artist torn between religion, entertainment, and leftist politics. The tutor in the student’s creative process was Tanja Verlak.
Exhibition opening: 31. 5., 18.00.
1.–5. 6., Plac Izolanov, Ljubljanska 23
LIGHT, photography exhibition by members of “Morje” Society
An exhibition of twenty works in which members of the photo division of the “Morje” Society, working with Remigio Grižonič as a mentor, explore cool natural light vs and warm artificial light as secondary and primary sources. Featured artists include Tatjana Brankovič, Barbara Cassermann, Krisztina Doltar, Jožef Fabjan, Marija Grižonič, Lilijana Hrvatin, Adrijana Mandalenič, Tanja Mask, Saša Sergej Merkandel, Olga Tul, Irena Lorget Lipovec, and Jack Lorget.
1.–5. 6., Izolana Museum, Ulica Alme Vivode 3
The Forgotten Secret of Izola
With a new model of the town of Izola, complete with a projection with fascinating audiovisual effects, the Izolana Musem tells the story of how Izola grew from the first island settlement to a town merged with the mainland. The model is a key element of the adventure game “The forgotten secret of Izola”, and a valuable addition to Izolana as a museum dedicated to the town’s history.
Projection times: Wed–Sun, 11.00, 13.00, 16.00
2.–5. 6., Alga Gallery, Trg Etbina Kristana 9
Exhibition by Tine Dekorti
The gallery hosts an exhibition by Tine Dekorti, a local artist whose forms of expression include a variety of media, from graffiti, tattoo art, pencil on paper, acrylic on canvas, to drawing on clothes and shoes, digital design and video. Exhibition opening: 2. 6.
1.–5. 6., Drat Gallery, Ljubljanska 20
CIRCLE’ exhibition
The Drat Gallery hosts an exhibition entitled Circle, produced by students with expert guidance by designer Sandra Kocjančič. Also on display is the permanent exhibition of jewellery by Sandra Kocjančič.
1.–5. 6., Insula Gallery, Smrekarjeva 20
Managed by the Insula Fine Artists Society, Insula Gallery exhibits works of member artists from the region, as well as other Slovenian and international artists.
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Admission is free for all And So Much More events and exhibitions except the Izolana Museum.
