Il Derive Festivalborn in 2018 and organized by the association Musical workshops Of Teresa Mascianawith the artistic direction of Ettore Castagnareaches its seventh edition with a series of unique events. The festival aims to enhance the lesser-known districts and cultural heritage, and this year presents a winter format that will extend between February and April 2025, with summer events scheduled subsequently.
The Program of the Derive Festival 2024
Il Derive Festivala traveling festival that unites divergent Music e trekking urbanowas recently presented at The Hallheadquarters of the association APS-ETS Music Workshops of Reggio Calabriachaired by Teresa Masciana. This edition will involve Reggio Calabria e Villa San Giovanniwith the collaboration of ten local associations. The festival is sponsored by Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria and from Municipality of Reggio Calabria.
In an attempt to extend the summer season, the festival offers two theatrical events, forming part of an experiment in deseasonalization. The events are scheduled for December 2024, and the evenings will be characterized by high quality music.
Two Great Musical Events
The first event will be held on December 27, 2024 at 7.00 pm at the former Politeama Syracuse (currently home to Burger King) of Reggio Calabriawhere i Queen Experienceband tribute ai Queenwill offer a tribute to the legendary British band. The members of the group, Antonio Chilà (you are pianoforte), Giorgio Stiriti (guitar), Domenico Mazza (low) e Alessio Mauro (drums), promise an engaging performance with Queen's most famous hits.
The second appointment will be held on December 28, 2024 at 9.00pm First Theatre Of Villa San Giovanniwhere the Scottish singer-songwriter Cc Winning he's in his band The Train of Love will present their new album “Victims of the Tide”. The album mixes different musical styles and explores stories of people and social contexts. At the opening, the guitarist from Reggio will perform Walter Brancatisanoknown for his blending style delta blues, country e rhythm and blueswith some unreleased songs.
A Festival in Growth
Il Derive Festival has stood out over the years for its ability to involve artists of great value, such as Nothing, Marina Rei, 'O Zulu, A Toys Orchestra, The Birth of Heavy Clouds, Re Niliuand many others. This year, with its seventh edition, the festival continues to grow, offering a mix of niche music and the valorization of little-known cultural heritagemaking each event a unique experience for spectators.
Entrance to the concerts is free. We are waiting for you for a new edition full of quality music, cultural discovery and the enthusiasm of a city that continues to become a point of reference in the music scene.
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