This year’s celebrations were marked by FUSION: bringing together different musical genres and artistic disciplines, bringing together performers, artists, people and presenting traditional and new art forms.

Edita & Martina Bendigová (Edit Bend group), Alžběta Ferencová (ZEA), Tommy Bela & Ricco Šarkozi, Natalia Udovikova,Tatiana Voronina, Aleco Ivanovitch, Dominik Teleky & Lenka Fučíková, Josef Reis & Majka Ondičová, Simona Šenkiová, Milan Kroka & Aneta Surmajová, Marie Oláhová, Jan Hron, the Bikarová sisters & the Matiová sisters, Michal Žolták. The artists were accompanied by the Live Band of Milan Kroka and moderators Sabina Šlachtová and Nikolas Ferenc. Lukáš Matejka (TRAKT) made light projections during the gala evening.

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On 29 August 2022, on the anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising, the project plans to publish the song In a wide field the linden tree stands. It is a song with an anti-fascist context: the original song by the world-famous Alexanders in Horehronie has been rejuvenated – local people have taken over the melody and changed the words.

Both singles will be part of an upcoming CD, which plans to complete this project during the autumn of 2022.

We invite you to the Baptism of the album UNDER THE CLOUD, which will take place on Friday, February 24, 2023 in the Workers’ House at 7:00 pm.

Ondro and friends is a group of musician-friends who like to experiment and dream. In 2020 they took part in the TV competition Zem sìva, where they impressed the jury and made it to the finals. In most of their arrangements, they emphasize the recognition of selected stylistic elements of the processed songs according to the specific localities of their origin, but in several cases also according to specific singers – bearers of the traditions. This is the culmination of a project that has been creating and publishing its arrangements for several years. In addition to musicians, the programme will also feature prominent singers from various parts of Slovakia.

The project has been supported by the Fund for the Support of the Arts from public funds. The recording and release of the CD Pod obločkom was made in close cooperation with TRAKT and Môlča records. The musicians who participated in the CD were:

Ondrej Druga

Marek Kľúčik

Michal Latinák

Marek Pisarcik

Michaela Mária Dobáková

Ivana Ivanić

Juraj Súdi

Šimon Škoda

and singers:

Barbora Krištofíková a.h.

Michal Dudáš a.h.

Sabina Ladecká a.h.

Vladimír Latinák a.h.

Bohumil Novák a.h.

Jozef Varga a.h.

Vladimír Rekšák a.h.

Katarína Mosnáková-Bagľašová a.h.

Leonóra Súdiová a.h.

Michaela Neupauerová a.h.

The main author of the musical arrangements of the project is Ondrej Druga (TRAKT).

From public funds supported by the Fund for the Support of Arts.

Ondrej and friends won the Radio_Head Awards in the World Music 2023 category. Congratulations!

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6.8.2022 (Saturday) Garage opening in the Park x Fest Art

Garage, an alternative space for culture, is moving to M.R. Štefánik Park. Come and experience the atmosphere of this place! First of all, the Fest Art group will take over the Garage and create a unique work of art with the musical accompaniment of DJs from the Face2bass crew and friends. Bands Random Choices and Charms’ detispolu with Matúš Oravec, JAAN and DJ Matwe will perform. Tamara Kramar is the main star of the opening night.

19.8.2022 (Friday) Divotvorba and concerts in Garage

Come and relax in the Garage on Friday. Divotvorba will feature author readings of both prose and poetry, with guest Shimpe Ondrus reading from his Dictionary of Alien Dreams. This will be followed by concerts by three artistic formations, each of which, though different, are united by their ability to mirror emotions and evoke dreamlike moods. Singer, musician and emerging composer Veronika Jarábková will stir our emotions with her unique vocals and piano. The instrumental Trenčín band Personal Spaces playing atmospheric post rock will christen their newly released EP Tiberghien.Video projection of their music will be accompanied by Analogrunner with Lara Aba Hamdan.

2.9.2022 (Friday) Rap in Garage

The rap evening in Garage will feature young names from the Trenčín rap scene, who will get a chance to promote their work. At the end of the show will be President Lourajder, a Slovak rapper and MC from Bratislava, one of the few representatives of the so-called alternative rap in our country. He will bring hip-hop hits with a classic sound and a reference to the 90s. He will also arrive with his prominent beatmaker Emil, with whom they will play a special set together with video projection. Electronic music producers DJ Goblin and Snowfake will round off this event. 

3.9.2022 (Saturday) PRIESTOR x Garage

Formaat – a project of Trenčín artists. Camera obscura Garage – transforming the Garage into a large working camera obscura, where the viewer can get acquainted with this old technology, where reality is projected onto the wall through a small hole in the wall. Art workshop – plein air contemporary art. Audiovisual workshop – the visitor can try interacting with contemporary audiovisual electronic technologies

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The exhibition featured Lukáš Matejka / TRAKT (tech. collaboration Alžbeta Bobulová), with the work Home X. Home – Time – Humanity – Technology – Space. Using digital video mapping, the author contrasts the dwelling of the past (the ruins of Parič Castle) and the possible home of the future (the universe).

During the theoretical phase of the workshop, the participants improved their technical, technological and software skills while learning about current trends in the art field. During the practical phase, in cooperation with expert lecturers, they used the acquired experience directly in the field of the park. The educational laboratory provided direct experience with the realization of the work and confrontation with the viewer, where the participants gained new creative impulses, experience and knowledge in the field of contemporary visual art. The event included an accompanying activity GEO-Caching, an interactive game based on GPS coordinates designed for parents with children.

FRIDAY 26/8/2022 – FINISSAGE

18:00 Opening of the accompanying exhibition.

19:00 Opening of the exhibition PARK CAMP 9 and guided tour of the park with curator Miroslav Nicza

21:00 MAPPING to Parič Castle: Lukáš Matejka and TRAKT o.z.

22:00 Musical solitaire – Raptor Koch – Koniareň

23:30 End of the event and de-installation of works in the exterior of the park

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The river as the idea of the Slovak National Day

Water plays a big role in our lives and since Slovakia has the largest reserves of drinking water and many watercourses, this vital commodity has become the theme not only of our Slovak pavilion, but will also be the main idea of our national day at EXPO2020. Rivers are Slovakia’s natural treasure. They connect and link their springs, and the National Day will also offer a blending of traditional and modern elements. Water and its various forms and moods, as well as its smooth flow, are a tribute to our traditions combined with bold ideas.

The Slovak Pavilion therefore invites everyone to experience a concept of artistic performances built on multi-genre collaboration of talented artists who creatively complement each other and seamlessly intertwine. The aim is to bring an extraordinary artistic experience from Slovakia, to proudly showcase its traditions and to present the courage and talent of the Slovak people and push them into the modern world. There will be musical and dance components, traditional Slovak musical instruments, colourful costumes with the help of thematic projections. On the Dubai Jubilee Stage, moderator Bruno Ciberej will gradually introduce Slovak artists to the world.

SĽUK will accompany the audience and the artists throughout the programme. Besides the artistic value, the company’s various music and dance variations are a dramaturgical promise that the audience will not tire of its performances. The fusion of tradition and modern elements is perfectly fulfilled in this case, as is the motif of the entire gala programme flowing like the waters of the Váh, and the motif of the journey of tradition into the modern world. SĽUK is not only about singing and dancing, through it we communicate to the audience the beauty of our traditions, the colourful playfulness, and the stories of the Slovak people, which are our precious heritage.

The young Slovak violin virtuoso Filip Jančík will bring together traditional musical art or musical instrument with modern arrangements and the use of spectacular visual elements. There will be no shortage of precise playing and well-known world music, which will incorporate traditional elements (fujara, cimbalom). Filip’s musical talent lies in his ability to re-arrange traditional Slovak compositions into a modern sound so that the Slovak audience can identify with his work. At the same time, his personality in combination with his talent is so interesting that he “testifies” on the stage with his band as well as with the SĽUKU costumed choir.

Billy Barman is a modern Slovak band that is completely at home in the genre of gentle indie rock-pop, in a world context they also carry “something Slovak”: whether it is the playful lyrics or the coolness they can get their audience into. A special Slovak essence is brought to their work by 5 gorgeous female singers from SĽUK, who take this project to an exceptional level with a specific, catchy and easily identifiable feel.

Jana Kirschner with her undeniable musical talent, professional international experience, authentic expression and girlish charisma represents a perfect fusion of claims to “Slovakness” and “worldliness” at the same time. The uniqueness of her work lies not only in the precisely written Slovak lyrics, the variety of arrangements and distinct folk elements, but also in the unmistakable playfulness and sincerity with which she wins the audience’s favour. Jana’s musical temperament will be effectively complemented by the dancers from SĽUKU to bring a strong feminine element and energy to the stage.

Visual projections for the gala programme were prepared by digital artist Lukáš Matejka from the TRAKT association. The voiceovers used footage from the beautiful Slovak Folklore project. Thank you.

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Site-specific installation digital art entitled Strom slov (Tree of words) was introduced at the park of Milan Rastislav Štefánik in Trenčín after twilight. The piece of art opens up the subject of ecology, climate and even history and a relationship between a human and the nature. The installation art consists of a sound projection on a specific branch of a tree which transforms into a 3D talking head. This sexless face of an “avatar” tells a fictional story having support in historical events. A once in a lifetime experience with elements of surrealistic and supernatural overlap.

The piece of art is a part of CL!CL! The research is funded by the Slovak Arts Council from public resources in the form of scholarship. The project was financed by the city of Trenčín – Mládež grant.

Photography: Juraj Majerský

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FAMILY SILVER II. or ALMASIA DOES NOT END

1. 2020 at 16:00 main hall of the Cultural Center
   NEW CASTLE to the city’s NEW CASTLE
2. 2020 at 18:30 New castle
   The stars of the evening are your friends: Richard Kana & Miners, Jozefina Sluchova & Knitters, Ľudmika Klimková & Theaterists, Albín Michalec & Students, Matej and Miška Lukáčovci & Red Well, Wuačkovec & Šobov Kids, Marek Šulík & Filmmakers, Iveta, Noro and Erik Píšovci & photographers, Ivan Ladziansky st., Emília Vášáryová and others

Moderated by: Lujza Garajová Schrameková

Admission to free reservations at the Information Center, Banská Štiavnica.

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The premiere of the program will introduce a new repertoire inspired by 20th century music. Interesting guests will perform with us:
• Ján Slezák – musical actor,
• BL-Gospel – vocal-instrumental music ensemble,
• Nikola Jankovich – singing,
• Vladimír Bukovčan – clarinet player and saxophone,
• Lukáš Matejka – digital artist from TRAKT association, who will take care of live projection, so-called. VJing.

In this program you can look forward to music delicacies of the Czechoslovak and world music scene in an unconventional design. Come and see the performances of young artists who are directly or indirectly connected to the Myjava region.

Tickets will be available from October 10, 2019 at the KD Samka Dudík office in Myjava or online at http://www.kultura.myjava.sk

Admission is 5 €.

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