Festivals bringing warmth to this winter
As winter wraps its chilly embrace around the Northern Hemisphere, the festival scene is heating up, bringing rhythm, energy, and vibrant hues. Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable experience as we take you on a tour of some of the most exciting festivals set to unfold in the coming weeks. Let's embark on a winter festivals' journey together!
BUMfest Percussion Groups Festival
19 Jan - 21 Jan 2024 | Žalec, Slovenia
BUMfest takes place in the concert hall in Žalec with 420 seats. Today visitors from all parts of Slovenia come to Žalec. It is the most popular and established international festival in this part of Slovenia, being the only one of percussion groups as well. BUMfest continues its mission in 2024 with its 16th edition. Between 19 and 21 January, all roads will lead to Žalec, where crazy festival "percussion" is expected.
BUMfest spreads good vibrations. Even the most demanding visitor is lifted by the power of the rhythm. Percussion music is a source of endless energy. A mixture of cultures on the stage makes the event unforgettable.
Picture Credits: BUMfest's Facebook Page
La Semaine du Son/De Week van de Klank
22 Jan - 4 Feb 2024 | Koekelberg, Belgium
La Semaine du Son / De Week van de Klank was created in 2011 and offers events to introduce the public to a better knowledge of sound and raise awareness among all stakeholders in society of the importance of the quality of the sound environment. Aimed at the general public, the events – conferences, workshops, experiences, concerts, screenings, broadcasts, installations, etc. – are accompanied by an educational and fun aspect.
More than a festival, Sound Week is a societal event that awakens our awareness, our astonishment, our resistance, our hopes and our expectations in the field of sound. It is a space for discovering creations related to sound, outside of the traditional festival circuits
Picture Credits: La Semaine du Son - De Week van de Klank's Facebook Page
Fuskafest
5 Feb - 10 Feb 2024 | Ljubljana, Slovenia
Picture Credits: Fuskafest's Facebook Page
Il-Karnival ta' Malta
9 Feb - 13 Feb 2024 | Sliema, Malta
Carnival isn’t only celebrated in Floriana and Valletta, it happens all over the island! Keeping with the tradition of the programme for Malta’s National Carnival in the past few years, this year II - Karnival ta' Malta is inviting you to the main street of Ħamrun for a feast of colour on Saturday, 3 February. This year, this event which will launch carnival festivities in Malta, will also feature the return of the traditional band parade which after a long hiatus, will return alongside grotesque masks, carnival floats and merriment groups.
From traditional défilés, street theatre and Malta’s iconic carnival floats, Carnival in Valletta is an unmissable event for anyone who is interested to know about the island's culture.
Picture Credits: II-Karnival ta' Malta's Facebook Page
CirkusMania 2024
9 Feb - 18 Feb 2024 | Norsborg, Sweden
CirkusMania is an annual circus festival presented by 30 venues across the Stockholm region. CirkusMania was initiated and is coordinated by the cultural centre Subtopia, aiming to stimulate interest and curiosity for contemporary circus among audiences in an extensive collaboration between stakeholders across the region.
In the 2024 edition, 30 performances will be presented, including no less than 3 world premieres. Several of this year’s performances revolve around the theme of interdependence: the idea that everyone and everything is interconnected and mutually dependent for balance. Not only do our actions affect ourselves but also others and the world around us: in friendship, family, love, politics, science, and nature. As a response to the current times, questions about chain reactions, cooperation, and our shared responsibility for the world we inhabit are highlighted.
Picture Credits: CirkusMania's Facebook Page
