The RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra was established in 1955 and in its sixty years of creative activities has made an important mark on musical life in Slovenia. In terms of the scope and diversity of the musical works performed, the orchestra occupies the first place amongst all Slovenian music ensembles. Since its foundation, the orchestra’s primary activity has been making studio and concert recordings for the national music archive, which is available to radio and television programmes.

Rudi Bučar, a folk-rock singer-songwriter, is dedicated to Istria’s musical heritage. He began with Spirits and, inspired by Luciano Kleva, started collecting old Istrian folk songs, featured on Kapot (2004) and Kambiament (2007). He backed Alenka Gotar at Eurovision 2007 and later formed Rudi & The Cool Vibes. A frequent award-winner at Slovenian festivals, he also co-founded Istrabend and composed for theatre. His successes include Sen znala jes and Ti, earning him top festival honors.

Rush to Relax is a solo project that developed after a bunch of failed bands. Damjan Manevski music, deeply rooted in a DIY mindset and under heavy influence of the global rock’n’roll heritage, brings the warmth and intimacy of home-recorded music. The project’s debut cassette was released in early September 2019 by Ljubljana’s very own Look Back And Laugh label and was followed by two regional mini-tours. His stripped-down and energetic performances that include only an electric guitar, vocals and some pre-recorded material, are a beautiful example of DIY creativity. There’s no point if you only rush to relax.

Location: Ruše

Ružno pače (Žan Pasarić) is a Slovenian vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from Celje, releasing pop punk and hyperpop music.

Over the past several years, soprano Sabina Cvilak has achieved distinction as a highly accomplished opera singer, appearing in principal roles in opera houses and concert halls around the world. On the concert platform, Sabina Cvilak often accompanies tenor Andrea Bocelli, and has sung soprano roles in Mahler’s symphonies under the baton of maestro Gergiev.

Sabina Vostner is a singer-songwriter, poet and writer. She writes in Slovenian, Russian (both her native languages) and English. She has published a few books and released several music albums, with the latest, Water Wind Вода Ветер Voda Veter (2020), featuring songs in all three languages. She has also participated in international music projects, from Ireland to Russia. She performs in Slovenia and abroad. She is the winner of the Bevkova listina (2024), and in 2025 she made it to the final of the Tipperary International Song of Peace in Ireland.

Sacco di Tempo is the solo project of Slovenian musician Peter Cimprič, a multi-instrumentalist and former bassist of the stoner rock band Carnaval. Operating under this alias, Cimprič has released albums such as Safe Changes and Tempo di Sacco, showcasing a blend of rock, alternative, and experimental sounds. While he performs most instruments himself, his music often conveys the depth and energy of a full band.