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A rich full-day cultural and entertainment programme in Rijeka, involving a large number of organizers and participants, as well as the central ceremony in the evening, the Opera Industriale in the Rijeka Port<\/p>\n
The opening ceremony programme of the European Capital of Culture is an overture to all that awaits the citizens of Rijeka and the region and all of Rijeka\u2019s visitors in 2020.\u00a0 The full-day programme planned for 1 February 2020 has been organized by a large number of people, companies, entrepreneurs, associations and arts organizations from Rijeka and the region. This broadness reflects the approach to the cultural and artistic programme envisaged for the whole of 2020, a primarily collaborative, partnership-oriented and inclusive programme, just like the project of the European Capital of Culture.<\/p>\n
Events throughout the entire day in the Port of Diversity<\/strong><\/p>\n On the very first day of a great year for culture, Rijeka is offering more than 70 events for all ages, tastes and interests. The programme takes place at over 30 locations in the centre of Rijeka and includes a huge number of people, featuring numerous DJs, rock concerts, pop-up events on the city\u2019s streets, children\u2019s performances with songs and dance, humorous performances, a fashion show, performances by Rijeka writers and authors, dance nights for pensioners, and a gathering of rock bands from the \u201860s, \u201870s and \u201880s. An entire river of people is part of the opening programme of the European Capital of Culture.<\/p>\n Central opening programme \u2013 Opera Industriale in the Rijeka Port<\/strong><\/p>\n The central opening ceremony takes place in the Rijeka Port, a space that represents a strong point of identity for Rijeka. In the central artistic programme of the opening ceremony, Rijeka thematically gathers important parts of its identity in the Opera Industriale, based on the musical template of the Rijeka art duo JMZM \u2013 Josip Mar\u0161i\u0107 (CRO) and Zoran Medved (CRO) \u2013 and on the orchestration of the Croatian composer, maestro Fran \u0110urovi\u0107 (CRO). More than a hundred performers will perform on the main stage, located on De Franceschi\u2019s Pier in the Rijeka Port, as well as at other locations in the port, with the programme even involving a large part of the audience.<\/p>\n With the sounds of industry and welding sparks, Rijeka symbolically and proudly expresses its respect for the strength of the workers who built it and made it a modern city. With references representing an homage to Janko Poli\u0107 Kamov, Rijeka\u2019s greatest poet and an uncompromising artist who heralded the arrival of the European avant-garde, Rijeka is affirming his stature in the context of Europe. This historical European anti-fascist position of Rijeka is also emphasized in the opening programme, reminding Europe of the fundamental social values on which it was built in the modern period, after the suffering of the last pan-European war. The powerful sound of electric guitars brings the propulsive energy of Rijeka\u2019s punk and rock, which in their time represented the rebelliousness and boldness of Rijeka. The programme is concluded by a most powerful sound that has driven away winter since ancient times \u2013 the bell-ringers herald with tremendous noise the new era that Rijeka will enter on 1 February 2020 as the European Capital of Culture.<\/p>\n Devoted to these themes, the Opera Industriale is performed live by numerous performers to backing tracks, combining sounds of the city, industry and noise, classical instruments, choral singing, ringing bells and sounds made by the audience, which is actively involved in the performance. Sound, music and noise, effects created by a combination of light and darkness, powerful symbols of Rijeka and Europe \u2013 this is the crux of the attractive opening ceremony at the Rijeka Port.<\/p>\n It is performed by DB Indo\u0161 \u2013 House of Extreme Musical Theatre, an intriguing Finnish men\u2019s choir who rattle, shout and scream Mieskuoro Huutajat (FI), the mixed choir Jeka Primorja led by Igor Vlajni\u0107 (CRO), an orchestra of strings and wind instruments playing cello, bass, clarinets, trumpets and trombones, an ensemble of twenty-five Rijeka guitarists, ten drummers and a workers\u2019 orchestra of grinders, welders and sparks. A part of the audience also participates in the performance by ringing, cheering, making noise and creating light, transforming into a living instrument that represents the people \u2013 the most powerful part of the city\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n Opening Ceremony in the Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc<\/strong><\/p>\n In the late afternoon, the ceremonial element of the opening of the ECoC will be held in the theatre, with short music and stage performances and welcome speeches, attended by high-ranking officials from Europe and Croatia \u2013 representatives of the EU Commission, ministers of culture of European countries, representatives of previous and future European Capitals of Culture, ambassadors, diplomats and more. Upon completion of the ceremonial part, these high-ranking officials will also attend the central opening programme in the Rijeka Port.<\/p>\n 1 February 2020 Rijeka is offering more than 70 events at over 30 locations for all ages, tastes and interests. A huge number of people, associations, arts organizations, entrepreneurs and institutions are involved in the organization of the full-day program.<\/p>\n A huge number of people are involved in organizing the opening of the European Capital of Culture and thanks to their involvement, Rijeka is able to offer over 70 events for all ages, tastes and interests on 1 February 2020. The programme will take place at over 30 locations in the centre of Rijeka and featuring numerous musicians, DJs, dramatic artists, vocalists, children, pensioners and more.<\/p>\n Timeline of the full-day opening programme in Rijeka:<\/p>\n 7 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m., Vodovodna 29\/Skradin cafe bar<\/strong><\/p>\n A special programme for visitors taking the anti-tourist route on a Rijeka tour bus will take place during the day at Cafe Bar Skradin. As part of this, Tanja Smoje and Jelena Lopati\u0107 will take the audience on a tour three times during the day, with the first tour starting at 10 a.m. Even the New York Times recently wrote about Cafe Bar Skradin, stating: \u201cTo better understand the city\u2019s groove, take a circuit along the river and former industrial zone (\u2026) Start with a cold Nik\u0161i\u0107ko beer at Cafe Bar Skradin \u2013 a family-owned drinking hole, filled with memorabilia, including old radios and maps, since 1964.\u201d<\/p>\n 9 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m., Kazali\u0161ni Square\/Cafe bar SET<\/strong><\/p>\n The spa_spa_show programme, by Aleksandra Stojakovi\u0107 Olenjuk and Nata\u0161a Antulov, is a hybrid between performance art and theatre and features famous Rijeka artists Nika Mi\u0161kovi\u0107, Sanja Milardovi\u0107 and Tanja Bla\u0161kovi\u0107. It is a performance in the form of a talk show, with the performers helping the audience to prepare mentally and physically, in the tradition of the Oprah show, for the opening ceremony of the ECoC 2020.<\/p>\n 9:30 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m., Korzo<\/strong><\/p>\n Rijeka, Steps and Time, a programme by the company Thorax, will introduce visitors to the important events of the last 116 years of Rijeka\u2019s turbulent history. Using a 232-metre long timeline set on the Korzo, the programme allows visitors to experience Rijeka\u2019s history and, with the help of two guides, to familiarise themselves with various significant events of this time period. The events are presented through acting, accurate sets, descriptions and visuals.<\/p>\n 10:00 \u2013 10:45 a.m., \u010cajni Square (Matija Vla\u010di\u0107 Flacijus Square)<\/strong><\/p>\n The Childhood in the Port of Diversity programme is presented by the pupils of the Ve\u017eica Elementary School, who, with the assistance of mentors, will perform children\u2019s songs, nursery rhymes, tongue twisters, language games and lullabies in their own languages or their parents\u2019 languages (Russian, Ukrainian, Romanian, Greek, Italian, English, Scottish, Polish, Czech\u2026) and in the Chakavian and Kajkavian dialects of Croatian. Rather than perceiving multilingualism as a challenge, they experience it as wealth and a value to be nurtured.<\/p>\n 10:00 \u2013 11:00 a.m., Principium (Archaeological Park)<\/strong><\/p>\n The Glazbeni vrtuljak Creative and Educational Centre will take the audience for a spin with its musical voyage. The Male tratin\u010dice and Tratin\u010dice children\u2019s choirs will be joined by soloists, participants of the Small Singing School programme, and the ChikaZ Zumba Rijeka Association, a sports recreation and dance association that includes both children and adults. The competition dance group will leave everyone present breathless with their flashy dance moves. Everyone is invited to take a ride on the musical and dance carousel!<\/p>\n 10:00 \u2013 11:30 a.m., Vodovodna 29\/in front of the Cafe Bar Skradin<\/strong><\/p>\n In the vein of the 2007 play Welcome to Rijeka, Prostor Plus will take the audience on an anti-tourist route on a Rijeka tour bus. In this hilarious project by \u017dak Valenta, Tanja Smoje (Karolina) and Jelena Lopati\u0107 (Ida) discuss current local and global issues, without mincing words and sparing no one with their juicy comments. The anti-tourist tour departs from the Skradin bar in Vodovodna Street and the passengers disembark at the same location, where they are given a welcome drink and the traditional Croatian pastry fritule. 10:00 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m., Tekstil Store, I. Grohovca 3A<\/strong><\/p>\n The company Albabona is running a workshop on recycling denim and converting denim into new skirts on the premises of the Tekstil store. The maximum number of participants is 10. The recycled skirts will be presented on the railing in front of RiHub. Applications for the workshop should be sent by e-mail to albabona.croatia@gmail.com by 1\/20\/2020 or until all spots are filled.<\/p>\n 10:30 \u2013 11:15 a.m., Rijeka Fish Market<\/strong><\/p>\n The Rijeka Vocal Studio is a choir whose diverse repertoire includes works of Croatian and world choral music as well as covers of popular songs. Guided by the idea that every moment of life must be imbued with music, they are performing at the Rijeka fish market, where the performance will be complemented by instrumental accompaniment. The choir will be joined by the Torretta Choir from the Glazbeni vrtuljak Creative and Educational Centre.<\/p>\n 11:00 a.m., Kru\u017ena 5<\/strong><\/p>\n The Rijeka Pensioners\u2019 Association will hold a commemorative salute and its mixed choir will perform under the direction of maestros Vinko Badjuk and Damir Badurina.<\/p>\n 11:00 \u2013 11:35 a.m., Korzo, in front of the Filodrammatica<\/strong><\/p>\n The Trafik Artistic Organisation and the Ana Maleti\u0107 School of Contemporary Dance from Zagreb will perform the programme Hoda\u010di-ce (Walkers), a sort of futuristic vision of the cult Trafik play Hoda\u010d (Walker) \/ Homage to Janko Poli\u0107 Kamov. Under the mentorship of Trafik\u2019s artistic director \u017dak Valenta, 16 young dancers will use a contemporary dance performance to the futuristic electronic music of Du\u0161an Maksimovski to send the message: Let\u2019s open up space for young artists, because the future belongs to them.<\/p>\n 11:00 \u2013 11:40 a.m., \u010cajni Square (Matija Vla\u010di\u0107 Flacijus Square)<\/strong><\/p>\n The Rijeka Chamber Choir Val will perform covers of folk and popular domestic and foreign compositions. Their repertoire includes Fiume nel mio cuor, originally performed by Nevia Rigutto.<\/p>\n 11:00 \u2013 11:45 a.m., Principium (Archaeological Park)<\/strong><\/p>\n The performance by the Ivan Mateti\u0107 Ronjgov Music School will include an accordion orchestra, girls\u2019 choir, mixed choir, chamber ensemble and soloists.<\/p>\n 11:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 a.m., Kobler Square and \u0160i\u0161mi\u0161 Street<\/strong><\/p>\n Rox populi \u2013 programme by the Hospitality Industry Association of the Primorje-Gorski kotar County 11:00 a.m. \u2013 10:00 p.m., Adami\u0107eva 5<\/strong><\/p>\n The Rikordi Rijeka Association is bringing an all-day exhibition on important events in Rijeka\u2019s history that have gathered people and aroused great public interest, such as the opening of the Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc, the opening of the bridge between Rijeka and Su\u0161ak, the success of the Rijeka football club, and more. With a tour of the exhibition, visitors will be greeted with refreshments and music from an original record player from the 1930s.<\/p>\n 12:00 p.m., Jadranski Square<\/strong><\/p>\n In front of the ECoC installation (timer), the choir of the Pensioners\u2019 Association will perform the Ode to Joy with Damir Badurina, Najdra\u017ea Rijeko (Rijeka Dearest) and other compositions, followed by a banquet and a celebration of the opening of the ECoC in Kru\u017ena Street.<\/p>\n 12:00 \u2013 12:45 p.m., Rijeka Fish Market<\/strong><\/p>\n Second pop-up performance by the Rijeka Vocal Studio, a choir whose diverse repertoire includes works of Croatian and world choral music as well as covers of popular songs.<\/p>\n 12:00 \u2013 12.45 p.m., Kazali\u0161ni Square\/stage in front of the Kings cafe bar<\/strong><\/p>\n The Radio Sova student association is staging a performance of the contemporary play \u201cTopographies of Our Distances<\/em>\u201c, which focuses on the issues of human distances, differences, misunderstandings and their causes. Written for two performers, the play portrays the dynamics of a homoerotic love, confronted with social prejudice, political correctness, self-doubt, and even self-hatred. The play features the following performers: Ana Maria \u0160tefanac, Tonca Mr\u0161i\u0107 and Linda Uran (musical accompaniment). The play was written by Dorotea \u0160u\u0161ak<\/p>\n 12:00 \u2013 1:00 p.m., Defile: Leaning Tower\/Jela\u010di\u0107 Square\/Mlikarica\/Vla\u010di\u0107 (\u010cajni) Square\/Kobler Square\/Korzo\/Radio Rijeka<\/strong><\/p>\n Ludwig van Beethoven is coming to Rijeka, 250 years after his birth, thanks to the Primorski Hrvat Association. The sounds and tunes of this giant of the music world and composer of the Ode to Joy, the fourth and final movement of his 9th Symphony, will dominate the streets of the city. In a parade from the Jela\u010di\u0107 Square to the Jadranski Square, the audience will rejoice with the orchestra in the clouds and the brilliant little ballerinas of the Rotondo dance group.<\/p>\n 12:00 \u2013 1:00 p.m., Principium (Archaeological Park)<\/strong><\/p>\n In an event organized by the Maestro teaching and performance trade, Vanja Posavec will present visitors with various styles of classical music on her classical guitar. The programme includes compositions by Baroque composers, including Luka Sorko\u010devi\u0107, the music of Romanticism, Modernism and film scores. Some of the compositions were written for the classical guitar, while others are transcriptions of works written for other instruments such as the cello, violin or piano.<\/p>\n 12:00 \u2013 13:30 p.m., Vodovodna 29\/in front of the Cafe Bar Skradin<\/strong><\/p>\n Second departure of the anti-tourist tour on the Rijeka tour bus, led by Tanja Smoje (Karolina) and Jelena Lopati\u0107 (Ida).<\/p>\n 12:00 \u2013 2:30 p.m., \u010cajni Square (Matija Vla\u010di\u0107 Flacijus Square)<\/strong><\/p>\n As part of the RIJEKA PORTer \u2013 Rijeka is in fashion, let\u2019s wear Rijeka event, organized by the company Albabona: 12:00 \u2013 6:00 p.m., Fiorello Pub on the Korzo<\/strong><\/p>\n The company Flumen M.D. is organising the In the Footsteps of LaGuardia \u2013 Rijeka Bridge to New York programme. 12:00 a.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m. Palach \/SKC Gallery, Kru\u017ena 8<\/strong><\/p>\n Rijeka umjetnosti (River of Art), organized by the SKC Gallery of the University of Rijeka, is an exhibition of student works that allows students to gain experience and to develop their presentation and sales skills, and presents visitors with the opportunity to experience and purchase unique works of art as opposed to commercial products. 12:00 \u2013 5:00 a.m. Tito Square\/Cont<\/strong><\/p>\n The company Novi turizam is arranging a full-day gathering with a cultural and artistic flavour, inspired by Rijeka\u2019s past and present, with a humanitarian character. 1:00 \u2013 2:00 p.m., \u010cajni Square (Matija Vla\u010di\u0107 Flacijus Square)<\/strong><\/p>\n The Duga vocal group, consisting of kindergarten teachers from Rijeka, performs a diverse musical repertoire, including tunes of an Istrian and Croatian Littoral provenance, spiritual, traditional a cappella, and choral compositions, as well as covers of popular songs.<\/p>\n 1:00 \u2013 2:00 p.m., Korzo<\/strong><\/p>\n The performance piece RADILI\u0160TE 2020 (Worksite 2020) by the Kabinet art organization, performed by Ivana Kalc and Taj\u010di \u010cekada, addresses the subject of meaningless and aimless work and deals with the flow of time, which appears immobile within the repetitive action. On the busiest part of the Korzo (around the city clock), the performers move transversely, intersecting the usual direction of movement of the population.<\/p>\n 1:15 \u2013 2:00 p.m., Principium (Archaeological Park)<\/strong><\/p>\n The vocal group Lira performs compositions of a musical expression typical of Istria and the Croatian Littoral, compositions in the field of classical choral music, of both a spiritual and secular character, by local and foreign composers, and compositions adapted for polyphonic female vocal ensembles from popular music, both foreign and domestic.<\/p>\n 1:00 \u2013 3:00 p.m., Kazali\u0161ni Square\/stage in front of the Kings cafe bar<\/strong><\/p>\n Kings Kafe brings you a performance by the Kantriders. The Kantriders are synonymous with diversity in musical expression.\u00a0 The group\u2019s music is based on various styles, from blues and rock\u2019n\u2019roll to Mediterranean and Croatian music. This concert is an ideal opportunity for Rijeka residents and visitors to experience authentic Rijeka and Mediterranean music in the city centre.<\/p>\n 2:00 \u2013 3:30 p.m., Vodovodna 29\/in front of the Cafe Bar Skradin<\/strong><\/p>\n The third departure of the anti-tourist tour, as part of which, after 12 years, tourist workers from the former hit show DDR will take passengers on a 90-minute tour of Rijeka sights on a tour bus; in addition to showing the city, they let the audience know what is new with their lives, the city and country, commenting on current local and global issues without mincing words.<\/p>\n 2:00 \u2013 3:30 p.m., Principium (Archaeological Park)<\/strong><\/p>\n The Rijeka-Sempre Allegro mixed choir will perform a concert entitled The Bells of Our City; the program includes covers of popular domestic and foreign hits, traditional a cappella music performed by choirs, and catchy crossover performances of classical, pop and rock music. The guest of the concert is countertenor Marko Antolkovi\u0107 \u2013 with whom the choir collaborated on the performance of Carmina Burana \u2013 known for winning the golden buzzer and reaching the final of the Supertalent television show. Pianist, accompanist and friend to the choir Mateo \u017dmak will enrich the concert programme with a popular crossover.<\/p>\n 3:00 \u2013 4:00 p.m., \u010cajni Square (Matija Vla\u010di\u0107 Flacijus Square)<\/strong><\/p>\n Izet Borgie are promoting their new album Opera u Sydneyu (Sydney Opera), which reveals the roots of the artists\u2019 inspiration. Fans of any of the bands the Stooges, MC 5, Motown, the first incarnation of the band Majke, Motorhead, Sonics or similar will love \u201cOpera\u201d, and anyone not familiar with these will love Izet Borgie because they are the best rock\u2019n\u2019roll band from Varna to Gibraltar.<\/p>\n 3:00 p.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m. Palach\/SKC Gallery, Kru\u017ena 8<\/strong><\/p>\n As part of the River of Art programme, and organized by the SKC Gallery of the University of Rijeka, the following performance will be held: DJ Nino Juri\u010dev Barbin b2b Ivo Makarun<\/p>\n 4:00 \u2013 4:45 p.m., Book caffe Dnevni boravak, Ciottina 12a<\/strong><\/p>\n 4:00 \u2013 6:00 p.m., Club Tunel, \u0160kolji\u0107 12<\/strong><\/p>\n The Urban Culture Society and Kultura d.o.o. will present the DISTRIKT:TUNNELS programme, a Marina Karamarko & Filip Motovunski \u2013 Show & Tell \u2013 presentation of and introduction to the basic techniques of mixing\/playing music.<\/p>\n THANQ LABEL \u2013 presentation of the record label owned by Marina Karamarko.<\/p>\n LOVE CATS Exhibition \u2013 sales exhibition of illustrations by Luisa Rito\u0161a, an academic artist who paints various cat expressions and characters with a touch of her unique humour. Sales from the purchase of the prints are used to co-finance the care of stray cats.<\/p>\n 4:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m., Pavao Ritter Vitezovi\u0107 Street<\/strong><\/p>\n 2020 the Beat Street \u2013 programme organized by the Hospitality Industry Association of the Primorje-Gorski kotar County 4:30 \u2013 6:45 p.m., Principium (Archaeological Park)<\/strong><\/p>\n The Jazz vs. Blues Rijeka programme of the Tororo Association brings concerts of jazz standards, original music and blues hits to Rijeka. The SpartJazz Quartet, which performs globally-known jazz standards and its own original music with an emphasis on a traditional approach to jazz with a particular quartet twist, and the Jed Becker\u2019s Group, a blues-rock attraction offering great fun and guaranteeing a good time, are performing.<\/p>\n 4:00 p.m. \u2013 12:00 a.m., Rije\u010dka rezolucija Square<\/strong><\/p>\n The company Promocija presents the music programme on the square: 5:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m. Tito Square\/Cont<\/strong><\/p>\n Concert of jazz and improvised music performed by Zoran Majstorovi\u0107 & the \u0160tikla Jazz Session as part of the RIJEKA TENT\/ FKK TENT programme by the company Novi turizam, which is arranging an entire day socializing with a cultural and artistic flavour, inspired by Rijeka\u2019s past and present, with a humanitarian character.<\/p>\n 5:00 \u2013 5:35 p.m., Korzo in front of the Filodrammatica<\/strong><\/p>\n The Trafik Artistic Organisation and the Ana Maleti\u0107 School of Contemporary Dance from Zagreb will perform the programme Hoda\u010di-ce (Walkers), a futuristic vision of the cult Trafik play Hoda\u010d (Walker) \/ Homage to Janko Poli\u0107 Kamov. Under the mentorship of Trafik\u2019s artistic director \u017dak Valenta, the young dancers featured in this contemporary dance performance to the futuristic electronic music of Du\u0161an Maksimovski will send the message: Let\u2019s open up space for young artists, because the future belongs to them.<\/p>\n 5:00 \u2013 6:30 p.m., \u010cajni Square (Matija Vla\u010di\u0107 Flacijus Square)<\/strong><\/p>\n In an event organized by the \u0106eif art organization, the Agam acoustic trio will turn into a quartet, aided by a guest playing the conga. The band will play a fusion of flamenco and rumba, with a mix of rock and Balkan rhythms. The band includes: Goran Tomi\u0107 \u2013 guitar, Sebastijan Demark \u2013 double bass, Endi Oblak \u2013 percussion, Dejan Turk \u2013 conga.<\/p>\n 6:00 p.m., Ba\u010dva pub, Dolac 8<\/strong><\/p>\n Ba\u010dva Club \u2013 Rijeka Pub Quiz<\/p>\n 7:00 \u2013 8:30 p.m., Rijeka Port<\/strong><\/p>\n Opera Industriale \u2013 central opening programme. Sound, music and noise, effects created by a combination of light and darkness, powerful symbols of Rijeka and Europe \u2013 this is the crux of the dazzling opening ceremony at the Rijeka Port. The programme starts at 7:30 p.m., with the audience invited to gather shortly beforehand.<\/p>\n 8:45 p.m. \u2013 12:00 a.m., Circolo, Uljarska 1<\/strong><\/p>\n Dance Evening organized by the Rijeka Pensioners\u2019 Association with the Duo Aledory and a concert dedicated to the City of Rijeka.\u00a0 The original song Po\u0161alji ljubav, Luko razli\u010ditosti (Send us Love, Port of Diversity) will be performed for the first time, and the entertainment continues until late in the night with popular dance melodies.<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m., Ba\u010dva pub, Dolac 8<\/strong><\/p>\n Ba\u010dva Klub \u2013 Splash band \u2013 Rijeka rock anthems<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m., Dnevni boravak Cafe, Ciottina 12<\/strong><\/p>\n A Literary and Music Evening, Black Nights on the Turntable<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m., Conca d\u2019Oro, Kru\u017ena 12<\/strong><\/p>\n Special ECoC menu and entertainment programme<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m. \u2013 12:00 a.m., \u010cajni Square (Matija Vla\u010di\u0107 Flacijus Square)<\/strong><\/p>\n Sarah & The Romans with friends \u2013 the Formaoptimum Association presents a concert consisting of a fusion of musical expressions such as Central European folk, country, and bluegrass, as interpreted by performers from Croatia, Slovenia and Sweden. The following acts are performing: Sarah & The Romans, Bruno Petrali, Nina Fakin, Annika Ljungberg, Autostop Trio, Branko Neme\u0161, and DJ Rabbit.\u00a0 They are representatives of the European Capitals of Culture (formerly Stockholm in 1998, candidate Ljubljana for 2025 and current Rijeka 2020).<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m. \u2013 12:00 a.m., Principium (Archaeological Park)<\/strong><\/p>\n Suton 2 is an audio-visual event from the Kombinat Association held in the Archaeological Park and featuring multidisciplinary artist band Stephany Stefan from Rijeka and the band Freekind from Croatia\/Slovenia, with video screenings by the multimedia artist Oblik3 from Rijeka.<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m. \u2013 12:00 a.m., Rijeka Fish Market<\/strong><\/p>\n The Back2love programme for all good music and dance enthusiasts has been put together by L2C EVENTS and creative director Ivona Brneli\u0107. The programme is a musical time machine through jazz, funk, disco, r\u2019n\u2019b and soulful house, with great dance performances. The programme includes:\u00a0Danijela Ve\u010derinovi\u0107 (vocalist), DJ Ivan Mastermix, DJ unkleFunk, DJ Bcolud, Jak\u0161a Jordes (saxophone), Manuel Lupen (percussion), RiS girls (dance performance).<\/strong><\/p>\n 9:00 p.m. \u2013 1:00 a.m., Kazali\u0161ni Square\/stage in front of the Kings cafe bar<\/strong><\/p>\n Evening programme organised by the Food Pub, offering blues & rock clubbing music.<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 a.m., Kobler Square<\/strong><\/p>\n Rox populi \u2013 programme organized by the Hospitality Industry Association of the Primorje-Gorski kotar County. 9:00 p.m. \u2013 1:00 a.m., Pavao Ritter Vitezovi\u0107 Street<\/strong><\/p>\n 2020 the Beat Street \u2013 a programme organized by the Hospitality Industry Association of the Primorje-Gorski kotar County. In the evening, Vitezovi\u0107eva Street offers dance and performance art: 9:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 a.m., Verdi Street<\/strong><\/p>\n The Square One programme is being organized by the Hospitality Industry Association of the Primorje-Gorski kotar County in collaboration with King\u2019s Food Pub. The programme will have the entire street lit and involves the following: Teatro Lounge Bar, Kod Zajca Wine Bar, and the Barmen.hr Barmen Association 9:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 a.m., Fiorello Pub on the Korzo<\/strong><\/p>\n Continuation of the In the Footsteps of LaGuardia \u2013 Rijeka Bridge to New York programme 9:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 a.m., Rije\u010dka rezolucija Square<\/strong><\/p>\n Programme continues under the management of the company Promocija. Music programme on the square: 9:00 p.m. \u2013 3:00 a.m., Opera\/Teatro Fenice, Dolac 13<\/strong><\/p>\n LP Rock, an Association of Rijeka Rockers of the 60s, brings four hours of rock music performed by rock bands that were active in the wider Rijeka area in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Old Stars Rock Festival presents Rijeka as Croatia\u2019s most rock\u2019n\u2019roll city, while members of the LP Rock Association gather and engage senior citizens in musical activities.\u00a0 The following bands are performing: Arcamivida, Lady Be Good, Grupa Pan, \u201960 River Band, Midnight Band, VIS \u0160ta da, Kristali, Grejs 1, Delta Snake&Lizards, Bad Vlad Bend, Bajok, Norne & Spartaco i prijatelji, Exodus, Grejs 2, Arsenal, Lavine, Superstary & Stern, and Grupa MI.<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m. \u2013 3:00 a.m., Club Tunel, \u0160kolji\u0107 12<\/strong><\/p>\n The company Kultura presents a concert by the Porto Etno Orchestra, followed by DJ Rango with a blues\/soul\/funk set.<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m. \u2013 5:00 a.m., River Pub, Frano Supilo Street 12<\/strong><\/p>\n RRiKA or \u2018Rocker Rijeka Cultural Alternative\u2019 is a programme covering the entire evening, organized by the company Targa, featuring writers and musicians. It all begins with the written word and a reading of original works by renowned Rijeka authors \u2013 Eli\u0161 Papi\u0107, Enver Krivac, Dunja Mati\u0107 Ben\u010di\u0107 and Davor Mandi\u0107. Elisha, Barbara Munjas, the alt-rock band Sillycons and special guests from Bjelovar Them Moose Rush are playing. In the breaks and the early morning hours music will be played by DJ Dog. 9:00 p.m. \u2013 5:00 a.m., Palach, Kru\u017ena 8<\/strong><\/p>\n The concert programme by the legendary Ri Rock Association offers a mix of musical genres and expressions, featuring performances by the eclectic duo Stereo Banana from Ni\u0161, the Rijeka and Pula-based Techno Vikings, comprising four saxophones and a drum, Roma Kali Fat Dub (Ljubljana\/Zagreb), the Ljubljana reggae DJ Harris Pilton, the band Knutov Kofer from Zurich, whose fifth album was written in Croatian, and Buco and Kala\u0161njikovi (Krk).<\/p>\n 9:00 p.m. \u2013 12:00 a.m., Tito Square\/Cont<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m Staying in Rijeka: Enjoy the urban sounds of: \u017dulj, Speedclaw, Krematorium, Padre, Divlji detektivi, and Iz@ Medo\u0161evi\u0107 and friends \u2013 poetry and live performance, and Marinada, as part of the Rijeka tent\/FKK tent programme from the company Novi turizam, which is arranging an entire day socializing with a cultural and artistic flavour, inspired by Rijeka\u2019s past and present, with a humanitarian character.<\/p>\n 10:00 p.m., Kings cafe (next to the Financial Agency), Fran Kurelac Street 3A<\/strong><\/p>\n Retros rock&blues band and a presentation of Rijeka\u2019s oldest refreshing drink<\/p>\n 10:30 p.m. \u2013 4:00 a.m., Pogon kulture, Strossmayerova 1<\/strong><\/p>\n In Pogon kulture, the RIKUPU Association presents the ECoC RI ROCK AFTER PARTY: 10:30 p.m. \u2013 06:00 a.m., Crkva Club, Ru\u017ei\u0107eva 22<\/strong><\/p>\n The Crkva Club is organizing: RI2020 Official Tech House Afterhours by D\u2019n\u2019D<\/p>\n Bronski and Herya established the Deep\u2019n\u2019Delicious collective six years ago. They have already performed at numerous great parties in Zagreb and Rijeka and introduced various new performers of the growing Romanian Twch House scene to Croatian audiences, following their own passion for the Romanian electronic sound.<\/p>\n 11:00 p.m. \u2013 5:00 a.m., Discordia, Erazmo Bar\u010di\u0107 Street 1 A<\/strong><\/p>\n The 4 kroz 4 Association presents the pioneer of New York\u2019s 1970s music scene and one of the most important names in the history of disco music \u2013 DJ Nicky Sian! Nicky is the owner and designer of the venue considered to be the first New York disco club, THE GALLERY, and the first resident of STUDIO 54. He is directly credited with the careers of disco stars like Grace Jones, Loleatta Holloway and D.C. LaRue. He was a mentor to Larry Levan and Frankie Knuckles, who later started a movement in Chicago known to us all as House Music. 11:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 a.m. Host DJ Mile Hund \u2013 disco, boogie, garage and funk; 02:00 \u2013 04:00 a.m. NICKY SIANO (NY)<\/p>\n 11:00 p.m. \u2013 6:00 a.m., Pothodnik: Circcolo \u2013 market, Ivan Zajc Street<\/strong><\/p>\n POTHODNIK is quite literally an underground party directed by two prominent Rijeka collectives, TIPSY and Innerspace. The venue itself, established DJs and the sophisticated music selection will make this party a unique club event in Rijeka. The programme includes the following performers: Carnero, di.merkl, Ivna Ji and Samo Tako.<\/p>\n 11:00 p.m. \u2013 6:00 a.m., Tunnels beneath the city, Grivica Street<\/strong><\/p>\n The Urban Culture Association and the company Kultura d.o.o., as part of the DISTRIKT:TUNNELS programme is organizing musical performances in tunnels beneath the city. DISTRIKT STAGE: Marina Karamarko, Ana Antonova, Kasja, Zilla, Boo Dale; DRAMA STAGE: Filip Motovunski, Mecena, Sven Nalis, Antwone, Raul B; TUNNEL STAGE: Virgin Helena, Amor, Roland, Brx<\/p>\n 12:00 \u2013 5:00 a.m., Tito Square\/Cont<\/strong><\/p>\n Cosmopolitan Music: dance to the rhythms of Ivo Zuban (DJ FIGLIO) from Pula, a great admirer of the rhythms and sounds of Rijeka \u2013 as part of the Rijeka tent\/FKK tent programme of the company Novi turizam, which is arranging an entire day socializing with a cultural and artistic flavour, inspired by Rijeka\u2019s past and present, with a humanitarian character.<\/p>\n 12:00 \u2013 06 a.m., \u017divot Club, Ru\u017ei\u0107eva 4<\/strong><\/p>\n \u017dIVOT Club presents: Before the eyes of Europe, Rijeka pays homage to its workers, artistic avant-garde and the tradition of the region that surrounds it, whilst at the same time reminding us of the fundamental social values on which modern Europe was built.<\/p>\n The central opening programme takes place in the Rijeka Port, a space that, surrounded by piers and the Molo Longo, represents a strong point of identity for Rijeka. In the history and present of the city, the port was and is a\u00a0symbol of a modern and open Rijeka<\/strong>. Here, ships would sail into the city, and bring with them people, ideas, innovations, invaders, and liberators. It is the port that made Rijeka enticing to all, and it was thanks to the port that Rijeka survived and endured. Generations of port workers and seafarers provided for their families by working in the port and on the sea.<\/p>\n But it was much more than that \u2013 the port indirectly expanded the horizon and outlook of the people of Rijeka and the surrounding region, and made them into an open and tolerant people who embrace diversity, and who, when faced with something different and new, see opportunity and possibility rather than rejection and denial. It is for precisely this reason that the port has been selected as the venue for the European Capital of Culture opening ceremony.<\/p>\n With the symbolism of this space, Rijeka is sending a message to Europe about the significance of the Port of Diversity<\/strong>, and about the harmony that is only possible if there is a safe harbour accepting sails of all colours.<\/p>\n In the central artistic programme of the opening ceremony, Rijeka thematically gathers important parts of its identity in the urban\u00a0Opera Industriale<\/em><\/strong>, based on the musical template of the Rijeka art duo\u00a0JMZM \u2013 Josip Mar\u0161i\u0107\u00a0<\/strong>(CRO) and\u00a0Zoran Medved<\/strong>\u00a0(CRO) \u2013 and on the orchestration of the Croatian composer, maestro\u00a0Fran \u0110urovi\u0107<\/strong>\u00a0(CRO). More than a hundred performers will perform on the big stage, located at De Franceschi\u2019s Pier in the Rijeka Port, with the programme even involving the audience.<\/p>\n Welders, sparks, the noise of grinders and drills, metalware and ironworks \u2013\u00a0symbols of labour and the workers who built Rijeka with pride<\/strong>. With the sounds of industry, the opening ceremony expresses respect for and pays homage to the working class and conveys a message about the dignity and strength of workers in the life of a modern city.<\/p>\n Labour, new ideas, the city\u2019s industry and its rise represent the bedrock on which the historic and contemporary Rijeka was built. It is here, in the city that has always boldly pursued progress, that the poet of the obscene grew up, an uncompromising artist who announced the arrival of a European avant-garde with the power of his written word \u2013\u00a0Janko Poli\u0107 Kamov<\/strong>.\u00a0 With its opening programme, Rijeka brings the energy of his lyrics, upholding thereby the European status and magnitude of its author. Kamov transcended the physical boundaries of Rijeka and Croatia, as well as the artistic boundaries of Europe at the time, ushering in a new era, a revolution, and a literary avant-garde.<\/p>\n Kamov lived in a Rijeka divided between the Hungarian and Croatian governments, as accustomed to change as all future generations of this city, which saw incredibly frequent changes of rule under which it has developed throughout its history. The arrivals of different conquerors, their passage through the city, and their strength and power have woven into Rijeka an innate clarity in distinguishing good from evil. This is why, from its more recent history, Rijeka wholeheartedly nurtures its\u00a0legacy of European historical anti-fascism<\/strong>, reflected today in the openness and tolerance of its citizens, and their respect for human rights. This historical European anti-fascist position of Rijeka is also emphasized in the opening programme, reminding Europe of the fundamental social values on which it was built in the modern period, after the suffering of the last pan-European war.<\/p>\n It is a city whose past was marked by borders that opened precisely because it learned how to transcend, ignore and change them. The creative energy and the power of artists were a reflection of their resistance in times when the position and goals of art were diminished and questioned. It was this resistance, but also the city\u2019s orientation towards the Western European cultural circle, that created the propulsive\u00a0energy of Rijeka\u2019s punk and rock<\/strong>, and the power of the sound of electric guitars, which represented a rebellious and bold Rijeka at the time.<\/p>\n And finally, not forgetting for a single moment one tradition and its all-encompassing, almost magical energy upon which life in the city rests in its primordial form, Rijeka is concluding its opening ceremony with the strongest sound that has echoed through it since ancient times. In an ancient magical pagan ritual,\u00a0bell ringers<\/strong>\u00a0will create an enormous noise with their bells, driving away winter and heralding spring in the European Capital of Culture, a new era that Rijeka is entering on 1 February 2020.<\/p>\n Devoted to these themes, the\u00a0Opera Industriale<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0is performed live by numerous performers to backing tracks, combining sounds of the city, industry and noise, classical instruments, choral singing, ringing bells and sounds of the audience, which is actively involved in the performance. Sound, music and noise, effects created by a combination of light and darkness, powerful symbols of Rijeka and Europe \u2013 this is the crux of the attractive opening ceremony programme.<\/p>\n The Opera Industriale is performed by the\u00a0House of Extreme Musical Theatre<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Damir Bartol Indo\u0161<\/strong>\u00a0(CRO) in collaboration with the Rumorists, who play unique instruments \u2013 the schachtophones \u2013 and musicians playing two prepared pianos, guitars, bass, drums and the saxophone.\u00a0 The performance also includes a particularly intriguing\u00a0Finnish men\u2019s chorus that performs by shouting<\/strong>, rattling and screaming \u2013 Mieskuoro Huutajat (FI). Also performing on the main stage is the mixed choir\u00a0Jeka Primorja<\/strong>, led by\u00a0Igor Vlajni\u0107<\/strong>\u00a0(CRO) and an\u00a0orchestra of strings and wind instruments on cellos<\/strong>, the double bass, clarinets, trumpets and trombones. An ensemble of\u00a0twenty-five Rijeka guitarists<\/strong>,\u00a0ten drummers, dancers and a workers\u2019 orchestra of grinders<\/strong>, welders and sparks are also included in the performance. The audience, situated along the Molo Longo, is given the opportunity to ring, cheer, make noise and create light, thus participating in the performance as a\u00a0living instrument that represents the people \u2013 the most powerful part of the city\u2019s identity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A number of\u00a0custom designed spatial light installations<\/strong>\u00a0will be positioned at several locations within the port, with\u00a0smaller illuminated boats<\/strong>\u00a0also taking part in the programme. Screens arranged throughout the port area will show a video that combines the performance on the main stage, images of the audience on the Molo Longo, and other visual elements.\u00a0 The\u00a0Pixel Wall<\/strong>, a light installation positioned in front of the Maritime Passenger Terminal building on the Molo Longo, shows text messages of various content and select pictograms, as does the\u00a0Migrant Waves<\/strong>\u00a0light installation further below on the breakwater. Light installations are also positioned on the Ri Department Store building and backstage on De Franceschi\u2019s Pier. At three different locations leading to the port, spatial installations are placed \u2013\u00a0kaleidoscopes<\/strong>\u00a0composed of a modular scaffolding and lighting that illuminates the interior space.\u00a0 The end of the ceremony will be visually marked by\u00a0fireworks and a special artistic light installation<\/strong>\u00a0by a contemporary art group from Mexico,\u00a0Ale de la Puente<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The area intended for the audience extends along the entire port area, on all piers.\u00a0\u00a0The Molo Longo auditorium is also the area envisaged for the audience participation in the programme.<\/strong>\u00a0With a part of the programme taking place centrally on the main stage on De Franceschi\u2019s Pier and other parts of the programme arranged elsewhere along the waterfront, viewers and participants can watch the programme live on video screens in the port area.<\/p>\n In the late afternoon, the ceremonial part of the ECoC opening will be held in the CNT Ivan pl. Zajc.<\/p>\n The programme includes short music and stage performances and welcome speeches, attended by high-ranking officials from Europe and Croatia \u2013 representatives of the EU Commission, ministers of culture of European countries, representatives of previous and future European Capitals of Culture, ambassadors, the diplomatic corps and more.<\/p>\n This part of the programme features the Rijeka Putokazi, Mr.Lee & IvaneSky, Diana Haller, members of the CNT Ballet Ensemble, Kristina Kolar, Robert Kolar, Domagoj Doroti\u0107, Rijeka Opera Choir, Rijeka Symphony Orchestra, a string quartet of musicians from the Rijeka Symphony Orchestra, and musicians that are part of the Rijeka super band Ri-Val.<\/p>\n The poet Moya Cannon (reciting the poem Song of Imbolc) and harpist Kathleen Loughnane (accompaniment on the Irish harp) are arriving from Galway to perform as part of the programme. The poem Song of Imbolc was specially written for the spring portion of the Galway 2020 programme and will be performed live in Rijeka for the first time.<\/p>\n As part of the programme, speeches will be delivered by the Rijeka 2020 Company Director, the Mayor of Rijeka, the Prefect of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and Minister of Culture of Republic of Croatia.<\/p>\n Also, EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Mariya Gabriel will address the audience via video message and the Vice-President of the European Commission for Demography and Democracy Dubravka \u0160uica will deliver a speech and present the Mayor of Rijeka with a European Capital of Culture plaque and Melina Mercouri plaque awarded by the European Union for an extraordinarily prepared programme.<\/p>\n Upon the completion of the ceremonial portion of the evening, the dignitaries will also attend the central opening programme in the Rijeka Port.<\/p>\n Start: 5:00 p.m.<\/strong> 1. \u201cOur Beautiful Homeland<\/strong>\u201d, Croatian national anthem 2. \u201cNije dobro<\/strong>\u201d, song 3. Speech by Mayor of Rijeka,\u00a0Vojko Obersnel<\/strong><\/p>\n 4. G. F. H\u00e4ndel: \u201cDopo notte<\/strong>\u201d, aria from the Baroque opera \u201cAriodante<\/strong>\u201d 5. Speech by the Director of Rijeka 2020,\u00a0Emina Vi\u0161ni\u0107<\/strong><\/p>\n 6. Ivan pl. Zajc: \u201cNikola \u0160ubi\u0107 Zrinjski<\/strong>\u201d, 7. Speech by the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County Prefect,\u00a0Zlatko Komadina<\/strong><\/p>\n 8. \u201cLace<\/strong>\u201d, a sequence from the ballet on Pag lace by choreographer,\u00a0Ma\u0161a Kolar<\/strong> 9. Speech by the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Croatia,\u00a0Nina Obuljen Kor\u017einek<\/strong><\/p>\n 10. \u201cSong of Imbolc<\/strong>\u201d, poem 11. Zoran Jurani\u0107: \u201cAn Opera after Kamov<\/strong>\u201d, Prologue to the Opera 12. Video message by\u00a0EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth\u00a0<\/strong>Mariya Gabriel<\/strong>\u00a0and awarding of the European Capital of Culture title; 13. Speech by the Vice-President of the European Commission for Demography and Democracy,\u00a0Dubravka \u0160uica<\/strong><\/p>\n 14. From \u201cOde to Joy<\/strong>\u201d to \u201cRijeka Dearest<\/strong>\u201d 15. \u201cMy City<\/strong>\u201d 18.1.2020. Press Information Opening of the European Capital of Culture A rich full-day cultural and entertainment programme in Rijeka, involving a large number of organizers and participants, as well as the central ceremony in the evening, the Opera Industriale in the Rijeka Port The opening ceremony programme of the European Capital of Culture is an<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-48123","press","type-press","status-publish","hentry","info-types-press-information"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFull-Day Programme<\/h2>\n
Socializing at Cafe Bar Skradin<\/h3>\n
spa_spa_show<\/h3>\n
Rijeka, Steps and Time<\/h3>\n
Childhood in the Port of Diversity<\/h3>\n
Musical and Dance Carousel<\/h3>\n
Anti-tourist tour of the city<\/h3>\n
\nDeparture:
\n10:00 \u2013 11:30 a.m.
\n12:00 \u2013 1:30 p.m.
\n2:00 \u2013 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\nDenim Recycling Workshop<\/h3>\n
Pop-up choir singing at the fish market<\/h3>\n
Choir of the Pensioners\u2019 Association<\/h3>\n
Walkers \u2013 a futurist vision of Trafik\u2019s cult play Walker<\/h3>\n
Performance by Chamber Choir<\/h3>\n
Music School performance<\/h3>\n
Rox populi<\/h3>\n
\nKobler Square and \u0160i\u0161mi\u0161 Street are hosting a covered stage, with the entrance to the square and the entrance to \u0160i\u0161mi\u0161 Street \u2013 the narrowest street in the city \u2013 decorated with lights. The following venues are participating in the programme: Maslina on Zeleni Square, Caffe bar Charlie, Caffe bar Garcon, Caffe bar Juliet, Caffe bar Romeo, Me Gusta Gourmet Pub, BoomBar, and Submarine burger.
\nGourmet Corner \u2013 five cottages on the square with a convenient offering of food and drink.
\n4:00 \u2013 6:00 p.m. \u2013 Techno Vikings \u2013 live performance
\n6:00 \u2013 6:45 p.m. \u2013 KUC Kalvarija \u2013 Kuc Kuc Cabaret
\n9:00 \u2013 12:00 p.m. \u2013 Jazz program at Juliet cafe: The Mystic Rose Ensemble David Baumgarten jazz quartet live
\n11:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 a.m. \u2013 By The Way Band<\/p>\nExhibitions on events from the history of Rijeka<\/h3>\n
Pensioners perform Ode to Joy<\/h3>\n
Pop-up choir performance at the fish market<\/h3>\n
Topographies of our distances<\/h3>\n
Homage to Ludwig van Beethoven<\/h3>\n
Classical guitar music<\/h3>\n
Anti-tourist tour<\/h3>\n
Rijeka Port-er \u2013 Rijeka is in fashion, let\u2019s wear Rijeka<\/h3>\n
\n12:00 \u2013 4:00 p.m. Rijeka Brhani exhibition, which follows the development of the skirt as a garment, deals with the metaphor and symbol of the skirt for women, the skirt as a garment for men and presents skirts from various plays and theatre performances.
\n2:00 \u2013 2:30 p.m. Fashion show featuring designers who recycle and process clothes into new garments.<\/p>\nIn the Footsteps of LaGuardia \u2013 Rijeka Bridge to New York<\/h3>\n
\n12:00 p.m. Opening of the exhibition of paintings by \u017deljko A\u0161perger
\n3:30 p.m. Performance by the gospel choir The Messengers
\nThe programme continues into the evening.<\/p>\nRiver of Art<\/h3>\n
\n12:00 \u2013 3:00 p.m. Spin the Record \u2013 Visitors are invited to play music themselves on a record table using records they have brought along or a record from the gallery\u2019s selection!
\n3:00 \u2013 9:00 p.m. DJ Nino Juri\u010dev Barbin b2b Ivo Makarun<\/p>\nRijeka Tent\/FKK Tent<\/h3>\n
\n12:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m. Zero Neighbourhood: A humanitarian joint meal of citizens of all social backgrounds and visitors, with background music by DJ FIGLIA.
\n5:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m. FKK Tent: Concert of jazz and improvised music performed by Zoran Majstorovi\u0107 & \u0160tikla Jazz Session.
\n9:00 p.m. \u2013 12:00 a.m. I\u2019m staying in Rijeka: Enjoy the urban sounds of the following bands: \u017dulj, Speedclaw, Krematorium, Divlji detektivi, Iz@ Medo\u0161evi\u0107 \u2013 poetry and rock, and Marinada.
\n12:00 \u2013 5:00 a.m. Cosmopolitan Music: dance to the rhythms of Ivo Zuban (DJ FIGLIO) from Pula, a great admirer of the rhythms and sounds of Rijeka<\/p>\nMusical performance by the Duga group of kindergarten teachers<\/h3>\n
WORKSITE 2020<\/h3>\n
Musical performance by the group Lira<\/h3>\n
Kantriders on the Kazali\u0161ni Square<\/h3>\n
Anti-tourist tour<\/h3>\n
The Bells of Our City<\/h3>\n
Izet Borgie \u2013 Sydney Opera<\/h3>\n
DJ Nino Juri\u010dev Barbin b2b Ivo Makarun<\/h3>\n
Accordion Orchestra from Pula<\/h3>\n
Distrikt: Tunnels<\/h3>\n
2020 the Beat Street<\/h3>\n
\nVitezovi\u0107 Street is getting a DJ booth and a dazzling light show. The following venues are participating in the programme: Luppis cafe bar, Pucci cafe bar and Three Monkeys cafe bar
\nPop up Barber shop \u2013 haircuts and shaving in collaboration with the Gentlemen\u2019s Club
\nExhibitors of indigenous products
\nPop up Gin Bar \u2013 with a selection of custom-designed authentic Rijeka gin tonics<\/p>\nJazz vs. Blues Rijeka<\/h3>\n
Du\u0161ko Jeli\u010di\u0107 \u2013 Bonaca<\/h3>\n
\n4:00 \u2013 6:00 p.m. Du\u0161ko Jeli\u010di\u0107 \u2013 Bonaca
\n9:00 \u2013 10:30 p.m. Groovers
\n10:30 p.m. \u2013 12:00 a.m. \u0160ajeta
\n12:00 \u2013 2:00 a.m. Groovers<\/p>\nJazz Concert<\/h3>\n
Walkers<\/h3>\n
The acoustic quartet plays flamenco and rumba<\/h3>\n
Pub Quiz<\/h3>\n
Opera Industriale<\/h3>\n
Pensioners\u2019 Dance Evening<\/h3>\n
Rijeka rock anthems<\/h3>\n
Black Nights on the Turntable<\/h3>\n
ECoC Menu in the restaurant<\/h3>\n
Sarah & The Romans with friends<\/h3>\n
Suton 2<\/h3>\n
Back2love<\/h3>\n
Blues&rock clubbing music<\/h3>\n
Rox populi<\/h3>\n
\n9:00 \u2013 12:00 p.m. \u2013 Jazz program at Juliet cafe: The Mystic Rose Ensemble David Baumgarten jazz quartet live
\n11:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 a.m. \u2013 By The Way Band<\/p>\n2020 the Beat Street<\/h3>\n
\nDJ Sale For Love and DJ Zweck play dance music on a stage set right on the street
\nStreet Entertainers \u2013 Jacob Bergant, circus performer
\nBarmen show \u2013 an outdoor flair show hosted by the Three Monkeys<\/p>\nSquare One<\/h3>\n
\nTeatro Lounge ECoC party \u2013 First Entertainment dance performers, Tony T live saxophone, Manuel Lupen percussions, DJ Chive, Andrej Skedel magic show, dBoki light show \u2013 fireworks
\nZajc Wine & Music tasting \u2013 live rock\u2019n\u2019roll performance at 11:00 p.m.
\nRijeka Bartender Cocktail Mashup \u2013 outdoor fair show organised by the Barmen.hr association<\/p>\nIn the footsteps of LaGuardia<\/h3>\n
\n9:00 p.m. Concert by Marko Tolja
\n11:00 p.m. DJ Jak\u0161a
\n11:30 p.m. Secret Party Fiorello in the Sky<\/p>\nGroovers and \u0160ajeta<\/h3>\n
\n9:00 \u2013 10:30 p.m. Groovers
\n10:30 p.m. \u2013 12:00 a.m. \u0160ajeta
\n12:00 \u2013 2:00 a.m. Groovers<\/p>\nOld Stars Rock Festival<\/h3>\n
Porto Etno Orchestra<\/h3>\n
Rocker Rijeka Cultural Alternative<\/h3>\n
\n9:00 p.m. Reading of original works from the Rijeka literary scene
\n10:15 p.m. Elisha
\n11:00 p.m. Barbara Munjas
\n12:00 a.m. Them Moose Rush
\n1:00 a.m. Sillycons
\n1:45 a.m. \u2013 5:00 a.m. DJ Dog<\/p>\nConcert programme organized by Ri Rock<\/h3>\n
I\u2019m Staying in Rijeka<\/h3>\n
Retros rock&blues band<\/h3>\n
ECoC Ri Rock after party<\/h3>\n
\n9:00 p.m. DJ
\n10:30 p.m. Fit
\n11:30 p.m. Paraf
\n12:30 a.m. Denis&Denis
\n1:30 a.m. Jonathan
\n3:00 a.m. DJ<\/p>\nRI2020 Official Tech House Afterhours by D\u2019n\u2019D<\/h3>\n
Nicky Siano from Studio 54<\/h3>\n
POTHODNIK \u2013 underground party<\/h3>\n
Musical performances in tunnels beneath the city<\/h3>\n
Cosmopolitan Music<\/h3>\n
Electro-pop duo The Siids.<\/h3>\n
\n12:00 \u2013 2:00 a.m. Electro-pop duo The Siids.
\nOne of the most promising young bands in Rijeka is celebrating its two-year adventure by creating musical treats in the style of global indie hits, while maintaining the sensibility of the best of the legacy of synthpop and the post-punk era.
\n2:00 \u2013 6:00 a.m. DJ \u017deljko Ba\u0161kovi\u0107 is hosting an outrageous and dazzling dance party in the club \u017divot. Polish your dancing shoes!<\/p>\nOpera Industriale in the Rijeka Port<\/h2>\n
Rijeka Port \u2013 Port of Diversity<\/h3>\n
Work and pride, rebellion and the avant-garde, heritage and tradition<\/h3>\n
Sound and light<\/h3>\n
Audience<\/h3>\n
Opening Ceremony in the Theatre<\/h2>\n
\nDuration: 90 minutes<\/strong>
\nHosts: Leonora Surian Popov and Edi \u0106eli\u0107<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPerformed by the vocal group\u00a0Putokazi<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPerformed by\u00a0MR.LEE & IVANESKY<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPerformed by:\u00a0Diana Haller<\/strong>\u00a0(mezzo-soprano) and the\u00a0Rijeka Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>; conductor:\u00a0Kalle Kuusava<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nfinale of the opera \u201cTo battle, to battle!<\/strong>\u201d
\nPerformed by:\u00a0Kristina Kolar<\/strong>\u00a0(soprano),\u00a0Domagoj Doroti\u0107<\/strong>\u00a0(tenor),\u00a0Robert Kolar<\/strong>\u00a0(baritone), the\u00a0Rijeka Opera Choir and the Rijeka Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>; conductor:\u00a0Zoran Jurani\u0107<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPerformed by:\u00a0members of the ballet ensemble of the CNT Ivan pl. Zajc<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPerformed by: Irish poet\u00a0Moya Cannon<\/strong>, accompanied by\u00a0Kathleen Loughnane<\/strong>\u00a0on the harp<\/p>\n
\nPerformed by:\u00a0Diana Haller<\/strong>\u00a0(mezzo-soprano),\u00a0Rijeka Opera Choir and the Rijeka Symphony Orchestra<\/strong>; conductor:\u00a0Zoran Jurani\u0107<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe title will be presented to the Mayor of Rijeka,\u00a0Vojko Obersnel<\/strong>\u00a0by the Vice-President of the European Commission for Demography and Democracy,\u00a0Dubravka \u0160uica<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nbased on the works of\u00a0Ludwig van Beethoven<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Damir Badurina<\/strong>, arrangement by\u00a0Frano \u0110urovi\u0107<\/strong>
\nPerformed by:\u00a0Kristina Kolar<\/strong>\u00a0(soprano) and the\u00a0String Quartet of the Rijeka Symphony Orchestra<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPerformed by:\u00a0RiVal Group<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"