A representative of a new wave of singer-songwriters whose debut album Where the Light Resides left a deep mark on the national music scene. The artist performs in English.

Conductor Daniela Candillari continues to garner praise for her dynamic and compelling performances at opera houses and concert stages throughout North America and Europe. Recognized for her “confidence and apparently inexhaustible verve” (New York Times) and “powerful and breathtaking performances” (Review STL), Candillari enters her second season as both Principal Conductor at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and Principal Opera Conductor at Music Academy. She holds a Doctorate from the Universität für Musik in Vienna, a MM from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and a MM and Bachelor’s degree from the Universität für Musik in Graz.

Since 2009 Darko Babič has made his name as a singer-songwriter under the pseudonym Dare Acoustic . He performs his songs in Slovenian and English.

Darja is a photographer with a deep passion for capturing the essence of performing arts, particularly stage, opera, and ballet. Her love for photography is intertwined with her lifelong connection to music. As a photographer, she specializes in performing arts and collaborate with prestigious institutions such as the Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Ljubljana, Slovenian Philharmonic, Cankarjev dom, Slovenian Chamber Music Theatre, Ljubljana Festival, and Ulysses Theatre, among others.

Darla Smoking is a band that translates field-sourced traditional music into dub bass beats. Their sound is a solid dub-based music entity that fuses contemporaneity and folk heritage with tradition. In addition, Darla Smoking represents the voice of the myriads from around the globe – alternatively dark and cool dancey blend of dub, electronica, ethno and world music.

Slovenian tenor David Jagodic, based in Vienna, is a versatile and exciting young talent. He completed his Bachelor with Prof. Claudia Visca (2015) and Masters in Song and Oratorium with Prof. KS Robert Holl (2018) at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. Since his operatic debut in 2012, he has performed main roles in European opera houses, including Don Jose (Carmen), Tamino (Die Zauberflöte), Lensky (Yevgény Onégin), Fenton (Falstaff), and many others. He has sung in prestigious venues like Musikverein Wien, Berliner Philharmonie, and Schubertiade Schwarzenberg, with concert performances of works by Bach, Händel, Mozart, Verdi, Mendelssohn, and Beethoven. His mentors include Piotr Beczala, Michael Schade, and Irina Gavrilovici.

Defonija is a concert cycle that supports and offers the best of the world of freely improvised music. Does not defend experiment, productive electronics, questions history, is interested in old and new chamber music, likes to mix with kindred spirits (noise, hardcore, post- and avant-rock, hip-hop ...).

Delavski dom Trbovlje (Workers’ Home Culture Institute) was built in 1956. Known for its facade mosaic by sculptor Marij Pregelj, the building features a large theatre hall, a cinema and some small-sized spaces. In addition to hosting theatre performances and film screenings, Delavski dom Cultural Centre provides the venue for numerous exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events throughout the season. Recently, Delavski dom Trbovlje has achieved worldwide recognition as a setting for new media art. Location: Trbovlje

The idea to build Delavski dom (Workers’ Home Culture Institute) was proposed in 1951 by the Cultural Society Vesna. The following year, architect Emil Navinšek drew up the plans for the building that opened in 1960. Delavski dom, a historic building whose original architectural design has remained intact, provides the conditions for the house of culture to accomplish its mission of a major cultural and social institution. Location: Zagorje ob Savi

Delta Riff is a Slovenian rock ‘n’ roll trio from Ljubljana, known for their energetic performances and dynamic sound. They have released singles like Boom Boom Lady, Nesmisu, and Duhovi, bringing fresh energy to the Slovenian music scene. Active on social media, they engage with fans and share updates.