Olivia Rodrigo has announced Daisy Chain Fields, her debut music festival, starting at August 29 in Irvine, California. The singer broke the news on Instagram alongside a poster featuring the event's lineup, writing that she'd "had a dream of doing this festival for years." The festival centers on an all-women lineup and will donate 100%... Read more
Dubioza Kolektiv Wrote the Song of the World Cup.Some songs are written with the goal of being a hit, and some songs find their moment 15 years later. Dubioza Kolektiv just experienced the latter.Firstly, Dubioza KolektivStarted in 2003, Bosnia, Dubioza Kolektiv is a dub rock group known for their crossover style that incorporates elements of... Read more
The Queer Culture Marathon Festival celebrated LGBTQI+ art, activism, and community resilience through a vibrant cross-border cultural program held across Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo. Implementing partners: Queer Montenegro (Montenegro), Open Mind Spectrum Albania (OMSA), IKMK (Kosovar Institute for Media and Communication. Queer Culture Marathon Festival project was supported by the British Council through the “Culture... Read more
“Connecting Dots: Exploring Shared Film Heritage” is a project that aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Yugoslav film heritage, focusing on the cultural, political, and social context in which Yugoslav cinema was produced. The collaboration between Beldocs and Dokufest was built upon a shared commitment to promoting the art of documentary filmmaking, fostering cultural... Read more
The WBCHIL project (Western Balkans Cultural Heritage Innovation Lab) is a collaborative effort of two foundations from Montenegro and Serbia: Don Branko Sbutega, executive producer of the KotorArt International Festival, and SHARE. Aiming to increase capacities and improve performance of cultural and creative industries in the Western Balkans, WBCHIL is designed for creating opportunities for... Read more
The "Singing Heroes: From the Margins to Centre Stage" project was all about celebrating resilience and the power of community. It focused on Roma communities and whistle-blowers, highlighting the challenges they faced while showing how they stood up for their rights and the broader good of society. Over 14 months, the project brought together music,... Read more
The "New Era" project delves into the contemporary art scene in the Western Balkans, exploring its relationship with EU colleagues and fostering an artistic dialogue on pressing societal challenges such as ecology, climate, and social change. Over 16 months, the project brought together 12 selected artists to produce impactful artwork showcased in three exhibitions across... Read more
The IAM Montenegro Project was a collaborative initiative designed to address the lack of resources and opportunities for cultural professionals in Montenegro and the broader Western Balkans region. The project aimed to foster growth and development in the arts and culture sector by connecting cultural professionals and providing opportunities for skill development. Its core focus... Read more
“Beyond Stage Mastery” project is developed with an idea to tackle the issue of the position of theatre technicians in the sphere of light and sound design and video operations in Albania, Kosovo and Serbia. Aiming to contribute to the better representation of the Western Balkans theatre in the European context, this project strives to... Read more
Expanding Theatre Landscapes project is conceived as a co-production and co-creation laboratory aimed at the mobility of artists, with particular attention to improving and increasing the international role of actors and playwrights from the Western Balkan countries. Western Balkans artists were involved in major co-production and co-creation activities within Expanding Theatre Landscapes project: 5 premieres of the commissioned... Read more
