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Brno Music Marathon Returns with Diverse Lineup, Street Performances
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Brno, Czech Republic – The annual Marathon of Music festival is set to transform the city from Thursday, June 20th to sunday, June 23rd, 2024, with a program encompassing a wide range of musical genres and unique performance spaces.
featured Artists and Genres
This year’s festival will feature Estonian duo Puuluup, known for thier innovative blend of customary and modern sounds. Othre confirmed performers include the band Dumai Dunai,Serbian violist Jelena Popvan,and the group Lada & Kapela. Klรกra Veselรก and Slovak singer-songwriter Kali, the recipient of this year’s Radio_head award, are also scheduled to perform. Notably, the festival will also showcase the performance of legendary Indian percussionist Trilok Gurt.
Elder Busking: Transforming Streets into Concert Halls
A central element of the Marathon of Music is the Elder Busking project, spearheaded by artist Kateลina ล edรก. This initiative converts unconventional locations throughout Brno’s streets – including kitchens,toilets,and this year,a specially constructed tramp cabin with a campfire on Svoboda Square – into intimate concert venues.
The elder Busking lineup includes Thom artway, Danube, Old Boys pilgrims, Alfasrnec, martin Harich, Game of Art, and Flaลกkinet. The cabin on Svoboda Square will be open not only to performers but also to attendees wishing to socialize and camp.
Photo: Archive Marathon of Music, Majda slรกmovรก
Performances will extend to locations like the Brno dam.
The festival’s organizers anticipate a important turnout, building on the event’s growing reputation as a key cultural highlight in the Czech Republic. The Marathon of Music aims to showcase both established and emerging artists, fostering a vibrant atmosphere throughout the city.