The Castle houses the Loka Museum collections, which display the historical cultural, artistic, ethnological and natural heritage of the Škofja Loka area, and occasionally hosts diverse cultural and music events. Location: Škofja Loka

The tower’s highly unique architecture provides an intimate atmosphere for concerts. The venue is managed by the Layer House. Location: Kranj

Located in the historic town centre of Ljubljana, Škuc Centre and Gallery are managed by the Škuc Society, a non-governmental organisation. Concerts are occasionally presented here. Škuc Gallery has been immortalised as a music venue for some groundbreaking concerts that have crucially shaped the history of Slovenian pop music. Location: Ljubljana

A youth and student centre also involved in concert organisation. Location: Laško

The main goal of Špajz, a multi-purpose venue managed by MAD Society, is to provide education, creative leisure activities and cultural activities, including music concerts. Location: Slovenj Gradec

Španski borci Culture Centre (Spanish Fighters) is one of Ljubljana’s main cultural institutions. The building – a post-war architectural gem – was designed by a leading post-war Slovenian architect, Oton Jugovec. It was built in 1981 and forms part of Slovenia’s twentieth-century architectural heritage. After its renovation in 2009, management of the quietly elegant building was taken over by the EN-KNAP Institute. The Španski borci Culture Centre offers rental spaces suitable for cultural, educational, social and other events. Location: Ljubljana

A tavern, cultural venue and meeting place for artists working in different genres. Špital za prjatle (An Almshouse for Friends) also hosts concerts. Location: Celje

A recording, tracking, mixing and writing facility located in a converted nineteenth-century barn re-designed in 2015 by renowned acoustic engineer Nenad Patkovič. The studio is run by musician and producer Rok Lopatič. Location: Cerklje ob Krki

The Števerjan Folk-pop Music Festival was launched back in 1971. Each July, the event is held "under pine trees" in a village situated on the Italian side of the Brda region and mostly populated by a Slovenian community. It is organised by the Števerjan-based “Frančišek Borgia Sedej” Slovenian Catholic Cultural Society.