Rijeka

ABOP – “After je Bolji od Partija,” which translates to “The after-party is better than the party” in English – is an award-winning and critically acclaimed Croatian electronic music group inspired by acid house, techno, electro, and other classic electronic genres. There's a rave on the dance floor, the crowd is in a trance, but there's no DJ. Instead, ABOP consists of five exceptional musicians on stage. A live electronic music group.

Petar Dundov is a Croatian electronic music producer and DJ, known for his distinctive fusion of melodic techno, progressive house, and ambient sounds. As a teenager, he began experimenting with synthesizers – after buying his first in 1989, he developed a unique sound influenced by Kraftwerk, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Depeche Mode.

The guided tour "Weather Forecast for Yesterday" combines meteorology and art, offering visitors a new perspective on nature in artworks. By interpreting weather conditions, it raises awareness of the atmosphere and climate change, connecting science and aesthetics.

Ri Rock Academy was created with the idea of developing and improving the Rijeka alternative scene. Above all, it is a unique place for learning and fostering innovation, rather than a form of institutionalized professional education. The program takes a different, “alternative”, approach, moving away from classical teaching methods and music theory, and is focused on individual or group musical practice.

Sound artist and graphic designer Andro Giunio speaks with marine biologist and DJ Sara Nikšić about sound experiences, inspirations, atmospheres, and rhythms from the blue depths. Moderated by Distune.

“Pneumaphone” is a work assembled as a sound performance whose structure develops through the diffusion of field recordings and the acoustic specifics of crafted wind instruments.