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SMA! project partner - D FESTIVAL, Dojran, Macedonia del Nord 

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SMA! project partner - D FESTIVAL, Dojran, Macedonia del Nord 

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D Festival, North Macedonia

Interviewee: Login Kochishki, director

Location: Dojran, which is a very small town at the border with Greece, North Macedonia, Skopje

Nearest international airport: Thessaloniki International Airport and Skopje Airport.

Main transport: bus/car

Website https://dfestival.mk/en/about-us/

First edition: 2011

Capacity (tickets on sale): 10.000 and facilities Camping

Established in 2011 and raised by the idea of having a unique open-air music event that will offer an alternative for satisfying the need for a summer festival at the authentic and outstanding Dojran coast - "D FESTIVAL" has already confirmed and justified its initiative in the best way. It is a young festival always held in a perfect atmosphere that constantly leads to euphoria and represents a unique evening drive on positive energy, contributed by the thousands of fans and the finest artists of the local, regional and world music scene. D Festival is a value-based and community-programmed festival that is ‘’Responding to a need for an independent platform’’ in the local area. Their audience is mainly local, and the team would like to expand the attractiveness of tourism.

‘’The trademark for the D festival is the community engagement’’, and it helps strengthen the democracy of the city because the content is made by citizens, and content includes:

Unique value proposition:

Democratic Community Engagement: The festival is a community-driven and value-based event, responding to a local need for an independent platform. It distinguishes itself through active citizen participation, with content creation and programming handed over to participants. Good volunteering programme to engage young people.

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Д ФЕСТИВАЛ 2023 ќе се одржува со тродневна програма, од 30 јуни до 2 јули во Дојран.

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SMA! project partner - Haldern POP FESTIVAL, Rees, Germania

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SMA! project partner - Haldern POP FESTIVAL, Rees, Germania

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Haldern Pop Festival

Interviewee: Stephan Reichman, director

Location: Haldern, Rees-Haldern.

Nearest international airport: Dusseldorf, Weeze, Cologne or Amsterdam (The Netherlands)

Main transport: Train/car

Website: http://haldernpop.com/info/

First edition: 1984

Capacity (tickets on sale): 7.000

Facilities: Camping

Haldern Pop is a three-day festival in the small village of Haldern, in the beautiful lower Rhine Valley in Germany. Started in 1984 by 14 altar boys from the village, the event has grown into a much-loved and successful, 7000-capacity multi-genre music event, with the Haldern community continuing to be part of the fabric of the festival.

Over 60 acts play across six unique stages, including the 1000-capacity Spiegel tent, a mirrored wooden dance tent from the 1920s. As a result, the unassuming village of Haldern will be transformed into a melting pot of music, with a wide and eclectic mix of genres and international and domestic talent represented.

Unique value proposition:

Haldern Pop Festival emphasizes community engagement and hospitality as its core values. The festival is unique due to its lineup, story, accessibility, and overall experience. They maintain a strong relationship with their audience, which helps them understand audience preferences without relying on formal analysis.

They aim to create trust in society by bringing together people from different generations, nationalities, and music genres. The festival hosts events year-round at a bar, which helps to engage the community, especially young people. This approach makes the festival appealing to tourists from Northern Europe, who are attracted to its unique format.

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FESTIVAL JARDINS DE TERRAMAR, Sitges, Spagna

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FESTIVAL JARDINS DE TERRAMAR, Sitges, Spagna

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Jardins de Terramar Festival, Catalonia, Spain

Interviewed: Juan Ramón Rodríguez –co-director

Location: Sitges, Catalonia, Spain

Nearest international airport: Barcelona

Main Transport: Train, Bus, taxi, car, boat

Duration: 15 days (last edition)

First edition: 2017

Web site: https://festivaljardinsterramar.com/

Unique value proposition:

The Festival uniquely combines natural beauty, local community integration, environmental consciousness, digital engagement, and international appeal. These elements contribute to its distinct value proposition in the festival industry.

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LA EDICIÓN 2024 YA ESTÁ AQUÍ ENTRADAS YA A LA VENTA COMPRA EXCLUSIVAMENTE TUS ENTRADAS EN ESTA WEB.
(CUIDADO CON VIAGOGO O STUBHUB, NO SON WEBS OFICIALES) ARTISTAS CONFIRMADOS ENTRADAS

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Bay of Biscay Festival, Basque Country, Spain

Interviewed: Amets Rodríguez – Director of Bay of Biscay and Director of culture and territory at Emankor Sarea

Location: Mundaka, Biscay, Spain

Nearest international airport: Bilbao, Spain

Main Transport: By Train - You can take the EuskoTren on the E4 Urdaibai line if you are travelling from Bilbao. This is a scenic and convenient way to travel, as Mundaka is known for its beautiful coastal views

By Bus, there are bus services from Bilbao to Bermeo, which is close to Mundaka. From there, you can take a short taxi ride or possibly another local bus, depending on the service availability.

Ticket capacity: 4.000

Web site: http://bayofbiscayfestival.eus/en/

Organised by: Emankor Sarae, this is a nonprofit social entity

The Bay of Biscay festival was born with the idea of promoting the local identity and recuperating the socio-economic sustainability of the area.

The initial location was in Mundaka, a well-known surfing area. The new location, as per the legal requirement had to move, is in the Biosphere reserve of Urdaibai. Both location has a wonderful sea view. The tickets sold during the last edition (2019) were about 4.000.

The Festival is relatively new, with five editions, and they want to keep it as it was initially made, focusing on the local community while maintaining its identity. This makes them stable and not making significant changes.

Unique value proposition:

The Festival Bay of Biscay distinguishes itself through its strong connection to the local community, emphasis on gastronomy and cultural interaction, boutique festival format, commitment to environmental sustainability, and the goal of achieving financial sustainability while preserving its unique identity and values.

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Bay of Biscay Festival - Bay of Biscay Festival

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Øyafestivalen, Tøyen Park, Oslo, Norvegia

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Øyafestivalen, Tøyen Park, Oslo, Norvegia

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Øyafestivalen, Tøyen Park, Oslo, Norvegia

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ØYAFESTIVALEN, Norway

Interviewed: Claes Olsen –director

Location: Tøyenparken, Oslo, Norway

Duration: 5 days

Nearest International airport: Oslo

Main Transport: Train

Ticket capacity: around 60,000

First edition: 1999

Web site: https://www.oyafestivalen.no/en

Øyafestivalen is an annual Norwegian music festival held in the Tøyen Park, Oslo. It has grown quickly since its modest start in 1999, becoming one of Norway's biggest and most important music festivals. The Festival was founded in 1999 primarily to support the local music scene. A diverse, multi-genre lineup characterises it. The Festival gradually evolved from a local endeavour into a significant event driven by community involvement and organic growth.

Unique value proposition:

The Oyafestival Unique value proposition appears to be its combination of a diverse music lineup across various genres with a strong sense of community and inclusiveness. The festival aims to provide an essential and unique experience where attendees can enjoy a wide range of musical performances while feeling like part of a cohesive community. This blend of musical diversity and a sense of belonging sets Oyafestival apart from other music festivals and contributes to its appeal.

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BAD BON KILBI, FESTIVAL, Düdingen, Svizzera

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BAD BON KILBI, FESTIVAL, Düdingen, Svizzera

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BBAD BON KILBI, Switzerland

Interviewed: Daniel "Duex" Fontana –director

Location: Dudingen, Switzerland

Nearest International airport: Bern Airport, Geneva or Zurich

Main Transport: Train

Ticket capacity: around 2200/day

Duration: 3 days

First edition: 1991

Web site: https://kilbi.badbonn.ch/2022/en/

Bad Bonn Kilbi is an annual, three-day open air music festival in Düdingen, Switzerland since 1991. The festival focuses on alternative rock music, primarily those related to experimental rock, noise rock and other avant-garde genres.

Unique value proposition:

The Bad Bonn Kilbi Festival's unique value proposition centres on its commitment to a year-round communal space that fosters a diverse, inclusive environment. It’s not just a seasonal event but a constant venue where people connect over music, creating a continuous cultural exchange. The festival stands out for its eclectic mix of contemporary and experimental music, appealing to a wide audience demographic from various backgrounds, including the local rural community. This authentic grassroots approach, combined with a focus on sustainability and volunteerism, makes it a distinctive experience for attendees and artists alike.

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POHODA Festival, Trenčín Airport (ZTN), Trenčín, Slovacchia

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POHODA Festival, Trenčín Airport (ZTN), Trenčín, Slovacchia

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POHODA Festival, Trenčín Airport (ZTN), Trenčín, Slovacchia

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POHODA FESTIVAL, Slovakia

Interviewed: Anton –head of P.R.; Ondrej –Production manager

Location: Trenčín, Slovakia

Duration: 3 days

Nearest International airport: Bratislava or Vienna

Main Transport: train, Bus, car

First edition: 1997

Web site: https://www.pohodafestival.sk/en/

Pohoda is a music and arts festival with international acclaim, where alternative, indie, electronica, world music & punk meet classical alongside literature, dance, visual art, film and theatre.

Unique value proposition:

Pohoda Festival's unique value proposition centres around its community-centric approach, sustainability efforts, cultural contribution, innovative marketing, adaptability to change, and commitment to providing a comprehensive and inclusive experience. This combination of values and initiatives positions the Pohoda Festival as a distinctive and socially responsible event on Slovakia's cultural calendar.

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POHODA FESTIVAL, 11 - 13 July 2024, Letisko Trenčín

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Come and enjoy a world full of ease and well-being on the 27th edition of the Pohoda festival in Trenčín.

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OZORA FESTIVAL

Interviewee: Naray Marton - Head of the "Dragon nest stage" (stage production and management part)

Location: Ozora (Dádpuszta), Hungary

Nearest international airport: Budapest Airport, “Ozora Bus shuttle”

Main transportation: Train

Duration: 7 days

Ticket capacity: 30,000

First edition: 2004

Web site: https://ozorafestival.eu/

Organised by:

The O.Z.O.R.A. Festival, often stylised as O.Z.O.R.A., is an annual transformational festival focusing on psychedelic art and music, taking place near the village of Ozora in Hungary. It's recognised for its growth and significance in the psychedelic trance music scene, drawing attendees from across the globe for a unique blend of music, art, and communal experience. The most notable settlement around the Festival – and the one it is named after – is the tidy and beautiful village of Ozora. Although only inhabited by a few thousand people, its existence is known by most Hungarians and not just because of the Festival. The most spectacular building of the village is the square-based palace of Filippo Scolari (better known as Pipo of Ozora), the famed general of King Sigismund, built in the 15th century. Its towering presence gives a unique atmosphere to the already beautiful landscape.

Unique value proposition:

The UVP of the Ozora Festival is a distinctive and immersive experience that extends beyond the typical music festival format, fostering a peaceful community, promoting sustainability, and encouraging global cultural exchanges.

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Orologio della Fortezza di Petrovaradin, Sat, Petrovaradin, Serbia

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EXIT FESTIVAL, Vojvodina Region, Serbia

Interviewed: Sannij Dzukic –member of the EXIT FOUNDATION board and the P.R. director at EXIT.

Location: Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, Serbia

Duration: 4 days

Nearest International airport: Belgrade airport 1-1.5 hours away or Budapest airport in Hungary 286 km from Novi Sad (4-5 hours ride with the Festival’s official shuttles)

Main transportation: train or shuttles, car

First edition: 2000

Web site: https://www.exitfest.org/en

Organised by: EXIT FOUNDATION

EXIT is an award-winning summer music festival that takes place at the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, Serbia, with more than 1000 artists who play at over 40 stages and festival zones. The Festival itself was founded in 2000 in the University Park as a student movement, fighting for democracy and freedom in Serbia and the Balkans. After the Yugoslavian general election in 2000, EXIT moved to the Petrovaradin Fortress in 2001, where it has stayed ever since. As the Festival was formed in the spirit of genuine youth rebellion, as a movement for freedom in Serbia and peace in the Balkans, the Festival's mission statement has been clear from the beginning – to achieve social change with music. Social responsibility is still the key aspect of the festival activities, with the main focus on environmental and humanitarian activities, the development of creative industries, and regional cooperation.

Unique value proposition:

EXIT Festival's unique value proposition centers around its distinctive blend of music, culture, and activism, set against the historic backdrop of the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, Serbia. This combination offers attendees not just a music festival but a comprehensive cultural experience that stands out in the global festival landscape for several reasons:

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EXIT Festival 2024 - 10 – 14 July - Novi Sad, Serbia #EXIT2024

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EXIT Starseeds will take place on 10-14 July! EXIT is an award-winning music festival that takes place in Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia

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STATION NARVA, Estonia

Interviewed: Helen Sildna –head and organiser

Location: Narva, Estonia

Duration: 2-3 days

Nearest international airport: Pulkovo Airport (L.E.D.) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, approximately 125.9 kilometres. Other nearby airports include Tartu Airport (T.A.Y.) in Estonia and Pskov Airport (P.K.V.) in Russia.

Main Transport: Bus, shuttles, train

First edition: 2018

Web site: https://stationnarva.ee/en/

Organised by: Shiftworks

Station Narva is an international music festival in Ida-Viru County, a post-industrial region, for two days. It showcases the country's talent, with artists from Europe and the world performing. The festival is a city event that allows Narva's cultural organisations to participate and highlight positive initiatives. The program includes local art galleries, conversations on important social topics, Station Narva Business Day for creative industries, and sightseeing tours for festival goers. The festival has two main goals: to use culture as an integration tool in society and to maintain good cultural relations between people at a time when official state relations between Estonia and Russia are complicated. Station Narva is a cultural diplomacy festival that brings together young people from both sides of the state borders, from the region of St. Petersburg, Ivangorod, Estonia, and Europe on a larger scale. Narva is situated on the Russian Federation and Estonia/ the European Union border, and the region of Ida-Viru County depends heavily on the mining industry. Although the area has faced numerous social and economic problems, people have started rediscovering the region and its multiple opportunities for tourism and leisure.

The unique value proposition

Narva Pop Festival in Estonia is based on three main pillars. Firstly, it focuses on using culture as a tool for integration and positive relations between nations, reflected in the diverse line-up of international and local artists from different cultural backgrounds. Secondly, it combines an international music festival with local art, business, and social topics, creating a platform for cultural exchange and community engagement. Thirdly, it has a long-term vision of making Narva the Capital of Culture of Europe in 2036, promoting it as a cultural destination and contributing to the development of the local area. Station Narva contributes to the cultural vibrancy and economic vitality of Narva and the broader Ida-Viru County, aiming to transform perceptions and foster a sense of pride and possibility among its participants and the local community.

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Among the notable international acts that have performed at previous Station Narva editions are Echo and the Bunnymen, Tricky, Actress, Roni Size, A Guy Called Gerald, James Lavelle, Gazelle Twin, ONUKA, Ivan Dorn, GusGus and Hatari as well as many beloved Estonian acts from Tommy Cash to Sven Grünberg.

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INTSIKURMU FESTIVAL, Põlva, Põlvamaa, Estonia

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INTSIKURMU FESTIVAL, Põlva, Põlvamaa, Estonia

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Intsikurmu Festival, Põlva, Estonia

Interviewee: Mihkel Kübar –board member, chief organiser

Location: Põlva, Estonia

Duration: 2 days

Facilities: Camping, Glamping and Caravan parking

First edition: 2014

Nearest international airport: Tartu Airport (T.A.Y.). Tartu is the closest city with an airport and is approximately 58 kilometres from Põlva. However, depending on your origin and available flights, you may also consider flying into Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (T.L.L.)

Main Transport: Train/car/Buses, Carpooling

Web site: https://intsikurmu.com/en/

The Intsikurmu festival has occurred in the forest park of Põlva, South-East Estonia, since 2014. The festival adds to the region's cultural life and benefits local businesses. However, the event still feels distant to the locals, and there's room for development. The festival started in Põlva because of the existing infrastructure, tradition of musical celebrations, and inspiring natural environment. Intsikurmu is a forest park traditionally used for music events, such as singing days, ever since 1855. But the old traditions do not have to välistama new ones. The festival could only happen in this natural park, and it is essential to add to the region's cultural life through the Festival. The festival has a programme for children.

Intsikurmu festival has been organised since 2014 in a tiny town called

Three reasons why Intsikurmu festival started in Põlva:

-      Though not perfect, there already was an elementary infrastructure in the park;

-      A tradition existed to come to the park for musical celebrations, though not for the younger generation yet;

-      The inspiring environment that the forest park is – the audience will not only experience music and art but also a natural atmosphere.

Unique value proposition:

The Unique Value Proposition (UVP) of the Intsikurmu festival in Põlva, Estonia, a beyond-genre, atmospheric music and arts festival that harmoniously blends tradition with innovation, fosters community engagement and development, upholds sustainability and ethical practices, and provides an inclusive, high-quality cultural experience in the unique natural setting of Põlva's historic forest park

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Villa Arconati, Via Fametta, Castellazzo, Milano

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TERRAFORMA FESTIVAL, Villa Arconati, Via Fametta, Castellazzo, Milano

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TERRAFORMA, Italy

Interviewed: Ruggero Pietromarchi –co-founder and artistic director

Location: Villa Arconati (Milan)

Nearest International airport: Milan

Main Transport: Train, Bus, Car, bike

Duration: 3 days

First edition: 2014

Web site: https://www.terraformafestival.com/

Organised by: Threes Productions

Terraforma was conceived and realised by Threes Productions to reflect the cornerstones of its mission: sustainability and environmental, social, and cultural regeneration.

Terraforma is an international music festival dedicated to artistic experimentation and sustainability. The three-day event has occurred since 2014 in the garden of Villa Arconati near Milan. The artists range from early innovators and genre precursors to young and promising talents of the experimental music scene, defined for an ever-evolving approach to active and creative research. Choosing sustainability as the festival’s modus operandi through the maintenance of Villa Arconati’s park aims to discover new sustainable resources and reduce the environmental impact.

Unique value proposition:

It’s centred around its commitment to experimental and sustainable music within the picturesque setting of Villa Arconati near Milan.

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TERRAFORMA
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Villa Arconati
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1 - Terraforming is the theoretical process in which life on a planet becomes possible through the creation of an atmosphere. Terraforma is the manifest of our belief that new dimensions can now be terraformed. A three days festival where music is the catalyst: a timeless centre of gravity for energies, with a breaking point from which sounds and images create a sense of suspension capable of pointing us towards new perceptions.

2 - Terraforma innovates the concept of musical experience by emphasizing the relationship between event and impact, incubating moods and forms of sensibility durable in time. We want to breed a new concept of listening, to encompass everything that music expresses and reveals; let it be inside, around or outside us, our society and the world.

3 - Terraforma takes place in the woods of Villa Arconati just outside Milan and involves artists who experiment new ways to reduce the distance between art and life. Music and its listening take man back to his natural frequencies where sense of rhythm is once again bound with the environment. Terraforma is organized according to sustainable practices, integrating aspects from production to consumption of resources.

4 - An organic structure where the musical aspect is integrated with installations crafted by artists and artisans, and where gatherings and workshops will provide opportunities for meditation, actively involving the public. The interlace of musical, artistic and environmental dimensions will form an atmosphere capable of stimulating the listener's sensibility to think about the present and the future in a new way, a cultural innovation sprouting from respect of the other and of the environment.

We're happy to announce the second issue of Terraforma Journal, our biannual publication exploring the intersection of sound, art, ecology and contemporary culture. Titled "SUB", this publication stretches the possibilities of the prefix out of the purely lexical landscape to assume unexpected connotations through in-depth features, interviews, special portfolios, essays, and more. SUB connotes a semantic condition of underneathness-something that's submerged, subconscious, beneath the surface, yet to unveil. The issue features Suzanne Ciani, Black Med, RP Boo, Drexciya, Merzbow, Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg, Arpanet, Ocean Space and many others to explore the subject.

Terraforma is back at Villa Arconati on July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. After two years of covering and spirling new orbits, Terraforma will land again on the dusty soil of Villa Arconati , releasing rhythm and frequencies, one step back and two steps forward. The seventh edition of the experimental and sustainable music festival will focus on its most radical and original essence: the experience of being together through music and dance. New horizons will be terraformed: temporary autonomous zones and organic environments where music, nature, and people can come together as a whole, where the sense of rhythm can once again be bound with the natural frequencies of the environment.

*FOR ONCE, WE JUST DANCE.

Following the restoration of the Labyrinth, Terraforma, in collaboration with Fondazione Augusto Rancilio and supported by Borotalco and Fondazione Comunitaria Nord Milano, launches a biennial project of reforestation of the land hosting its campsite, situated within Parco delle Groane, one of the most important moorlands of the region. Around hundred trees such as lime trees, ash trees and oaks will be planted in the camping area of Terraforma. The project designed by Space Caviar, is inspired by the schemes of the architect Cesare Leonardi, author of "The Architecture of Trees", in which he examines trees configurations in relation to their shade. More than 100 trees will be planted, taking a cue from the iconic performance by Joseph Beuys, whom in 1982 planted 7000 oaks with the community of Kassel in Germany. The planting intervention - which aims to be a moment of sharing and active involvement of the territory, the team and partners - is also part of a wider project of CO2 emissions neutralisation of the festival's future editions.

Terraforma, like so many festivals, did not happen in 2020. However, this forced hiatus pushed its organizers to reflect on both their core disciplines and the future of live music, themes they have explored with every iteration of their event since 2014. - Resident Advisor.

It is with great excitement that we announce the participation of Autechre at Terraforma 2021. The prominent Warp duo has carved the history of electronic music for the past three decades and have recently revealed their latest album "Sign". Autechre's music has exhibited a gradual shift in aesthetic throughout their career, from their earlier work with clear roots in techno, electro and hip hop to later albums that are often considered more experimental in nature, featuring complex patterns of rhythm and subdued melodies. Their live experience is a classically pitch-dark mind-warping audio affair, which has undoubtedly reached an iconic status, as the quintessential of electronic music performances.

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Kamerlengo Castle, Obala bana Berislavića, Trogir, Croatia

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MOONDANCE FESTIVAL, CROATIA

Interviewee: Pero FullHouse aka Skeptik –founder and dj

Location: Kamerlengo Fortress, Trogir, Croatia

Duration: 3 days

Nearest International airport: Split Airport (S.P.U.)

Main Transport: Ferry (a scenic route), car

First edition: 2013

Web site: http://moondancefest.com/

Moondance festival was established in 2013 by Croatian dj/promoter Pero FullHouse aka Skeptik. After more than 20 years of djing and organising club nights mostly along Dalmatian coast, in summer of 2013 Pero decided to start his dream – an uncompromised intimate festival with a club vibe. He found the fantastic location of the middle-Kamerlengo fortress in Trogir – one of the world’s most beautiful city – islands. With support of local authorities, he has got a one night licence. Jeff Mills was a headliner, and all of the 700 visitors were amazed since then, Moondance has grown to 3 nights, boat parties, warm-up & after parties, D.J. & production workshops with more than 20 artists in 2022.

Musically, Moondance is an underground techno-oriented event combining the best of classic and modern row sides of techno with the best-known techno artists worldwide and the best local and regional acts. With carefully picked artists, minimalistic production, an intimate vibe, a great location in the heart of the summer, and strong connections to real and dedicated techno fans. Moondance has become a dream for every true techno lovers.

Unique value proposition:

Intimacy and Quality of Experience: You emphasise the festival's intimate atmosphere, catering specifically to real techno enthusiasts. This personalised experience is often lacking in larger festivals, so it's a significant draw.

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Moondance Festival 2023 | 10th anniversary edition

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Moondance Festival 2023 for its 10th anniversary edition expands to 8 events in 4 days, 3 nights and 4 locations.

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Ypsigrock Festival, Piazza Castello, Castelbuono, PA

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SMA! project leader - Ypsigrock Festival, Piazza Castello, Castelbuono, PA, Sicily, Italy

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SMA! project leader - Ypsigrock Festival, Piazza Castello, Castelbuono, PA, Sicily, Italy

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Ypsigrock Festival – Sicily, Castebuono, Italy, SMA! Project leader

Interviewee: Vincenzo Barreca & Gianfranco Raimondi, Founders and Directors, Marcella Campo, Brand Manager and Head of communication

Location: Castle, in CastelBuono, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Duration: 3-4 days,

Nearest Airport: 120 km

Main transport: bus /car

Ticket capacity 2150 and facilities: camping area

First edition: 1997

Website: http://www.ypsigrock.it/en/

The charming venue takes you back in time inside the medieval hill town Castelbuono, nestled between the Madonie Mountains and the sea on Sicily’s north coast.

Established in 1997, Ypsigrock Festival has earned a reputation as Italy’s leading indie festival, the first boutique festival in Italy, and one of the most suggestive European small festivals.

In 2019, Ypsigrock was nominated for the Best Small European Festival award for the eighth time since 2011 at the European Festival Awards, the most influential European festival award ceremony, held at Eurosonic, Groningen. Ypsigrock is the only festival from Italy that’s ever been shortlisted at the EFA (2016, 2018).

The strong reputation for its varied line-ups led to its award as the Best Festival 2015 at the Italian Onstage Awards and Best Independent Italian Festival 2018 at the Superclassifica MEI.

Unique value proposition:

Enhancing local Heritage and identity: Deep integration with the local community of Castelbuono, promoting the unique local identity. The main stage is in the Castle, a smaller stage in two churches and on the camping site.

Skills development: Emphasizes hiring and training local volunteers, leading to strong community ties and a unique connection to the area.

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LE GUESS WHO, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Interviewee: Bob van Heur –Founder, Festival and artistic director

Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands

Nearest international airport: Amsterdam

Main transportation: Train, Bus

Duration: 5 days

First edition: 2007

Web site: https://www.leguesswho.nl/

Le Guess Who? is a nonprofit foundation aspiring to smooth a path for underrepresented artists in a wealth of music genres by giving them a stage in the heart of Utrecht since 2007.

Social safety, inclusivity, and equity are indispensable to the infrastructure facilitating our international audience, team and art. Passion for music is what unites us. Within this union, we blur boundaries in art, not morals. Therefore, it is vital to assert our values.

Le Guess Who? is a Dutch music festival featuring different music genres: avant-garde, jazz, hip hop, electronic, experimental, noise rock, indie rock, world music and others. It takes place in nearly 20 different locations in Utrecht. The Festival, founded by Bob van Heur and Johan Gijsen, has been hosted in Utrecht since 2007. In addition to the regular program, Le Guess Who? organises various free-accessible satellite events and education projects. The project Le Feast creates a connection between the city of Utrecht and national and international festival visitors, who are guests for brunch in several local living rooms.[16]

https://leguesswho.com/lineup/le-feast

Unique value proposition:

Le Guess Who distinguishes itself by focusing on underrepresented artists, curating a diverse lineup, engaging with the city and local community, promoting accessibility and sustainability, and staying true to its independent and innovative spirit

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Le Guess Who? - Music Festival in Utrecht