In 2013, Simon Krečič was appointed Artistic Director of the Slovenian National Theatre Maribor Opera and Ballet. Maestro Krečič is a sought-after conductor of contemporary music and a regular guest of music venues around the world.

Simon Percic has appeared extensively with orchestras in most European countries. Alongside his conducting engagements, Percic has a burgeoning reputation as a teacher and adjucator and his students have achieved notable success. He was the founder and the artistic director of OrkesterkamP (Summer Music School and Festival) and Svirel (International Competition and Festival) for over a decade.

The commercial theatre regularly presents live-music acts. The hall’s capacity is 258 seats. Location: Ljubljana

Skova in Skovani is a Slovenian musical ensemble led by rapper, lyricist, and poet Vasja Vipotnik – Skova. Active since age 12, he gained recognition in 2016 by winning Slovenia’s first a cappella rap battle Cajt za fajt. His debut album Theatrum (2020) was critically acclaimed. To enhance live performances, he formed Skovani, a band of young musicians from groups like Kokosy and Kiwi Flash. Their sound blends social commentary with rich musical arrangements.

The Skuštrane! in bradati! Festival (The Tousled and Bearded Festival) is held each September in the city of Maribor. Launched in 2017, the festival aims to draw attention to gender inequality on Maribor’s music scene.

Ljubljana heavy metal group SkyEye was established in 2016. The band’s output is marked by the specific sound similar to bands such as Iron Maiden, Saxon, Judas Priest, among others.

Since 2010, Slamič Café’s Wednesday concerts have featured a variety of music genres. The venue presents both national and international music artists, including well-known names. Concerts are held both in the Red Hall and, in fair weather, outdoors – on the Café’s spacious patio. Location: Ljubljana

In the course of his long career, Slavko Ivančić sang in a variety of line-ups; he is most well known as the lead vocalist of the widely known bands Bazar and Faraoni. Since 2000, he has been dedicating his time to a successful solo career.

Slon in Sadež, aka Jure Karas and Igor Bračič, have been creating music together since 2001. They named themselves after an obscure English joke, which they felt reflected their unconventional sound. Despite requests from music experts, they’ve released four albums: Kabáre (2003), Komercialne pizde (2005), Štafeta mladosti (2006), and Sponzorska plata (2010), plus a radio sketch album. They’ve also been active as TV hosts, radio personalities, and creators of advertisements, sketches, and events. The duo also holds a gold trophy in the “Gostilniški peteroboj™” pub games competition.

Orchestra consists of musicians from the Slovene National Theatre Maribor. It is a regular opera orchestra but gives also symphonic concerts.