Šta Ima!? Ništa! Festival
In the organizer's words:
https://balkanet.de/sta-ima-festival/
Šta Ima!? Ništa. Festival 2024
For 26 years, the association balkaNet e.V. has stood for a lively representation and social platform for lovers of (Southeast) European music, culture and art in Munich. Since April 2021, we have been organizing the cultural-intellectual meeting every fourth Saturday of the month in the Glockenbachwerkstatt: the balkaNet Ming(R)a Lounge. This event brings together a diverse audience to celebrate the rich traditions and contemporary influences of the region. (More information at balkanet.de)
The Šta Ima! Festival was first launched in 2014 by the Munich City Library and the Munich Adult Education Center, curated by Balkanet e.V. board members Asmir Šabić and Iris Špringer. In 2024, the festival will be proudly revived to present a series of events exploring the cultural identity and history of Southeast Europe through literature, art and music.
A prominent program item of the Šta Ima! Ništa. Festival is the multimedia performance "YUDeJaVu", which will premiere at the Münchner Kammerspiele on November 7 and 8, 2024. In this performance, the audience is taken on a musical journey through the socio-cultural history of the former Yugoslavia. Central themes such as war, identity and migration take center stage. Interactive and immersive elements create a profound reflection on cultural identity in a fragmented world.
Another thematic focus of YUDeJaVu and the festival as a whole is the contrast between Yugoslavia as a utopia of modern art and the rise of right-wing extremism. These themes will be addressed in a variety of artistic ways, offering the audience a differentiated approach to historical and current issues.
The main venue will be the balkaNet Ming(R)a Lounge in the Glockenbachwerkstatt, supplemented by events in the Bellevue di Monaco, the Kammerspiele and the Fat Cat in the Gasteig.
Our aim is to promote artistic and socio-cultural exchange, not only within the Southeast European community, but throughout Munich. By curating a program that offers new perspectives and networking opportunities, we contribute to the diversity of the city and enrich Munich's cultural landscape.
The events from October to December 2024 are funded by the Cultural Department of the LHS Munich & "Hinter ins Land" (VPBy, Bavarian State Ministry of Art and Science)
Šta Ima!? Ništa. Festival October - December 2024
October 26, 2024 - balkaNet Ming(R)a Lounge
Glockenbachwerkstat Blumenstr 7.
18:00-20:00 | Listening Room: YU Punk-Rock Novi Val / New Wave
A musical prelude with a Listening Room dedicated to the Novi Val movement. DJs Spoma and Claus present a careful selection of punk, synth-pop and new wave classics from Yugoslavia from the 70s to the 90s. This musical movement produced some of the most influential bands and artists that had a lasting impact on the region's cultural self-image.
The Listening Room offers a special opportunity to experience the soundscape of an era in which music was often used as a means of cultural and political resistance.
21:00 | Live concert:
DIASPORATA (Munich)
The concert by DIASPORATA is a special highlight of the evening. The band, consisting of the singer and songwriter Ira Blazejewska, the multi-instrumentalist Michael Popp, the pianist Andre Schwager and the multi-talented Wanja Belaga, offers a program that combines stories and music. Their performances are known for their intimate atmosphere, and the music is described as "prepared with Bavarian ingredients and a pinch of Jewish humor".
https://isarinselfest.de/programm/19-kuenstler-innen-2024/456-diasporata
Primeiro, the solo electro-ambient project of Argentinian filmmaker and musician Segundo Bercetche. The Primeiro project combines minimalist electronic sounds with profound, emotional textures.
DJ Claus - no limit, only dance...
November 23, 2024
Šta Ima!? Ništa. Festival balkaNet Ming(R)a Lounge
Glockenbachwerkstatt Blumenstr 7.
16:00 | ShortFilmProgram : "Šta Ima, Gastarbajteri!?"
This film series sheds light on the experiences of Yugoslav guest workers in Germany. Documentaries will be presented that delve deep into the stories of labor migration and identity:
The film program will be announced in November.
After the screening, there will be a discussion with film scholar Borjana Gakovic to talk about the political and social implications of these films and draw parallels to today's migration movements.
18:00-20:00 | Listening Room: Gastarbajter music
In this special session, DJ Claus will focus on the music made by and for guest workers in Germany from the 1970s to the present day. The music, which is often a mixture of Yugoslavian folk songs and the emerging influences of pop, rock and disco, offers an emotional look back at an important era in migration history.
21:00 | Live concert: Šumski (Croatia) & ITHAK (France)
The Croatian band Šumski is known for its "sound without borders", which combines elements of krautrock, psychedelia and avant-pop. Their experimental approach to music makes them one of the most exciting acts on the contemporary Croatian music scene.
https://sumski.bandcamp.com/album/kolobari
ITHAK, a French band that combines industrial rock with oriental sounds, will also perform. Their music is a fascinating fusion of different cultural influences and musical genres, combining modern and traditional sounds.
https://www.instagram.com/ithak_music/
November 24, 2024 -ŠtaIma!? Ništa. Festival goes Fat Cat,
KLEINER KONZERTSAAL Kellerstraße 8a, 81667 Munich
16:00-18:00 | ShortFilmProgram : "Šta Ima, Gastarbajteri !??"
This film screening at Fat Cat continues the series on Yugoslavian guest workers:
The film program will be announced in November.
November 24, 2024 -ŠtaIma!? Ništa. Festival goes Fat Cat,
KLEINER KONZERTSAAL Kellerstraße 8a, 81667 Munich
Comedy show: "YU-Box" stand-up musical with Danko Rabrenović 19.00h.
Comedian and musician Danko Rabrenović presents his new program "YU-Box", a unique stand-up musical that humorously deals with topics such as migration, identity and nationalism. Rabrenović, known for his sharp-witted humor and pointed stories about life as a "Balkan import", invites the audience on an entertaining journey through Balkan culture and its diaspora experiences.
He will be supported by artist Nadina Memagić, who will provide sharp-witted social criticism and witty musical interludes with her musical cabaret performance. https://www.danko-rabrenovic.de/termine.htm
December 09 from 8 pm 2024 -Šta Ima!? Ništa. festival
MingRaVibe Fat Cat,
@Black Box, Kellerstraße 8a, 81667 Munich
BaShBozouki's & Pnema - MingRaVibes // (live concert)
Experience BaShBozouki's with Asmir Šabić, Nadina Memagić and Phelie Sommer and Pnema with Sonja Weis, Georgios Pisiotis and Sebastian Meyhöfer in a unique double concert. Both bands will first play their own sets. At the end, they will come together on stage for a musical fusion! Melodies from the Balkans, Asia Minor and Greece.
& another surprise act!
You will soon find out more via our social media channels
Pnema
Their repertoire includes old and new songs from Asia Minor and Greece, melodies that linger in your head for days, and an absolutely danceable repertoire from the psychedelic south.
December 10 from 8 p.m. 2024 -Šta Ima!? Ništa. Festival YU_go MingRa
Fat Cat, Kellerstraße 8a, 81667 Munich Carl Orff Saal.
Denis Omerovic Trio & Vlado Grizelj Quartet
Two outstanding ensembles perform on this evening:
Denis Omerović Trio brings together influences from jazz, Balkan folk and world music. Their music is characterized by rhythmic diversity and virtuoso improvisation.
Nataša Mirković vocals.http://www.natasa-mirkovic.com/#about
Boško Jović Guitar. https://www.boskojovic.com/boskojovi
The three exceptional musicians will - as far as we know - be performing in this constellation for the first time, definitely a Munich premiere!
Here is a brief insight into their musical work to date:
Denis Omerović is a well-known guitarist who lives in Munich and Zurich. He is known for his virtuosity and has fused various musical styles with world music influences. In addition to his classical training, he has released successful CDs that showcase his musical range.
Nataša Mirković comes from Bosnia-Herzegovina and studied musicology in Sarajevo before studying classical singing, song and oratorio in Graz. She has lived in Vienna for many years and is a sought-after soloist at renowned opera houses such as the Graz Opera and the Vienna Volksoper. Her interests include classical song, baroque music and traditional folk music. She has gained international recognition through her performances at major festivals and her collaboration with Matthias Loibner for Franz Schubert's "Winterreise" on the hurdy-gurdy, which was awarded the Ö1 Pasticcio Prize.
Boško Jović is a guitarist who collaborates with a variety of artists from different musical genres, including Edin Karamazov and Stjepan Hauser (2Cellos). Known for his versatility, he has played in numerous countries around the world, from India to Europe and Norway.
Vlado Grizelj Quartet combines influences from funk, soul and jazz with an earthy Balkan attitude. Both ensembles offer an intense musical experience that delves deep into the rich musical cultures of the region.
https://www.vladogrizelj.com/vlado-grizelj-quartett/
Tickets for all events are available at www.eventbrite.com >> balkaNet Events
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