Britof is a trio from Slovenj Gradec, which plays ultra-heavy rock ‘n’ roll with elements of explosive stoner rock, sloweddown doom and sludge metal.

One of the latest additions to Novo mesto’s music scene, BrivBARnica has soon developed into one of the most interesting and popular venues in Novo mesto. Its story began with Barber Room by Edis, one of Slovenia’s most famous barber shops that expanded to include a bar in 2018. The venue occasionally provides refreshments and features numerous weekend concerts. Location: Novo mesto

The Broken Lock ensemble, established in 1995, first introduced in its sound elements of harder rock styles, such as punk, heavy metal, grunge, hardcore and psychedelia. Later the group focused on stoner rock.

BUMfest is the only percussion group festival in Slovenia.

The themed bar is situated in the Slovenian town of Murska Sobota and stuns with its steampunk interiors and wide selection of food and drinks. Its aim is to transport patrons into a fictitious post-apocalyptic future where territories are controlled by clans, and everything around has been destroyed or polluted. They also organise concerts of alternative bands. Location: Murska Sobota

The Ljubljana-based band Buržuazija, consisting of Rok Molnar, Rok Miže, and Anže Mramor, returned after a brief hiatus with the singles “Hint” and “Paris” and is announcing the release of their second album Vrtiljak sanj, which they will present at Kino Šiška Cathedral. Their sound has evolved from a harder rock style to a modern, danceable mix of pop, disco, and rock. The lyrics are multilayered and deep, and their creative expression is fresh and energetic.

Founded in 2019, Butik is an electronic music festival located in Tolmin at one of the most picturesque festival sites in Europe. Surrounded by the Julian Alps, the confluence of the emerald-green Soča River and the ice-cold Tolminka River provides a breathtaking backdrop for a unique festival experience.

Established in 1997, Cerkno’s alternative youth club aims to engage young people in active and creative leisure activities. In addition to providing support and mentoring programmes, information and facilities for various events, the club offers the use of a darkroom, sound system, computer, the Internet, etc., whilst also assisting other groups and societies with the managing of their projects. Location: Cerkno

Cankarjev dom bears the name of Ivan Cankar, one of Slovenia’s greatest authors. Designed by architect Edo Ravnikar, the cultural centre was built between 1977 and 1982. The venue’s five halls are named after prominent Slovenian artists: composer Jacobus Gallus (Gallus Hall), playwright Anton Tomaž Linhart (Linhart Hall), poet Srečko Kosovel (Kosovel Hall), writer Bojan Štih (Štih Hall) and actress Duša Počkaj. Location: Ljubljana

The cultural centre in Vrhnika was built in 1938. It used to include one of Slovenia’s technologically most advanced cinemas. In 1946, the venue was renamed after Ivan Cankar, Vrhnika-born author and playwright. Location: Vrhnika