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The creme of electro dance music gathers in Greece
Born in 2005, the Reworks festival in the Greek city of Thessaloniki has grown into one of Europe’s best-known platforms for acclaimed and emerging electronic music artists…Born in 2005, the Reworks festival in the Greek city of Thessaloniki has grown into one of Europe’s best-known platforms for acclaimed and emerging electronic music artists…
360° video: Onstage at Sziget Festival 2016
Immerse yourself in all that Sziget Festival 2016 has to offer both on and offstage with Euronews’ 360° video.Immerse yourself in all that Sziget Festival 2016 has to offer both on and offstage with Euronews’ 360° video.
GEM Fest a hedonistic jewel in the Georgian crown
The Georgian Black Sea resort of Anaklia hosts the "GEM Fest":http://gem-fest.com/ short for the 'Georgian Electronic Music Festival.'The Georgian Black Sea resort of Anaklia hosts the "GEM Fest":http://gem-fest.com/ short for the 'Georgian Electronic Music Festival.'
The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra electrifies Salzburg with Wagner
Nearing 20, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, created by Daniel Barenboim and the late Edward Said in the interests of musical harmony bringing social divides, still wanders far from its musicians' hoNearing 20, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, created by Daniel Barenboim and the late Edward Said in the interests of musical harmony bringing social divides, still wanders far from its musicians' ho
Hungary: The many voices of Veronika Harcsa
Veronika Harcsa is one of the most popular singers in Hungary, especially among jazz aficionados.Veronika Harcsa is one of the most popular singers in Hungary, especially among jazz aficionados.
'West Side Story' hits Salzburg
Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece “West Side Story” is the highlight of the Salzburg Festival in Austria.Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece “West Side Story” is the highlight of the Salzburg Festival in Austria.
Hungary's annual Sziget festival focuses on music and migration
The annual Sziget festival which is also called the Island of Freedom is underway.The annual Sziget festival which is also called the Island of Freedom is underway.
A night on the Sziget festival
Sziget is also called the Island of Freedom, and it is the biggest festival in Central Europe.Sziget is also called the Island of Freedom, and it is the biggest festival in Central Europe.
'West Side Story' Director Phil McKinley's viewpoint
Stage director Phil McKinley talks about the major difference between opera and musical, as well as telling us about how the “West Side Story” project was first brought up, and the joys of working witStage director Phil McKinley talks about the major difference between opera and musical, as well as telling us about how the “West Side Story” project was first brought up, and the joys of working wit
Rain not deterring festival-goers as Budapest's Sziget opens its doors
The biggest Central-European music festival, the Sziget Festival, is underway in Hungary's capital Budapest and rain hasn't dampened the spirits of participants.The biggest Central-European music festival, the Sziget Festival, is underway in Hungary's capital Budapest and rain hasn't dampened the spirits of participants.
Hungary: summer festivals cash in
Summer in the country means it's time to make some money with a music festival. Euronews checks out the 'Jazz Picnic' in the village of Paloznark.Summer in the country means it's time to make some money with a music festival. Euronews checks out the 'Jazz Picnic' in the village of Paloznark.
Artists and musicians descend on Azerbaijan for Gabala music festival
Artists and musicians from around the world have been descending on Azerbaijan for the eighth Gabala International Music Festival.Artists and musicians from around the world have been descending on Azerbaijan for the eighth Gabala International Music Festival.
The Best of Arts and Culture in Europe
Discover the unmissable exhibitions and festivals in Madrid, London, South of France and SwitzerlandDiscover the unmissable exhibitions and festivals in Madrid, London, South of France and Switzerland
Globaltica Festival targets Polish hearts and minds with diversity
Every summer the Globaltica Festival invites its audience to savour the cultural diversity of the world through music.Every summer the Globaltica Festival invites its audience to savour the cultural diversity of the world through music.
The Timitar Music Festival: Fusing music from across the globe
The Timitar Music Festival in Morocco is a celebration of musical diversity and of Maghrebian culture with close to 500,000 in attendance!The Timitar Music Festival in Morocco is a celebration of musical diversity and of Maghrebian culture with close to 500,000 in attendance!
Slavianski Bazaar continues to be music to the ears after 25 years
Have you ever heard a Mexican sing in Russian?Have you ever heard a Mexican sing in Russian?
Paavo Järvi - Estonia's 'lucky man'
Being by the shores of the Baltic Sea is special in itself.Being by the shores of the Baltic Sea is special in itself.
Master class at the Järvi Academy
Among the most relevant features of the Pärnu Music Festival is the Järvi International Academy for Conducting, a series of master-classes offering a unique opportunity for young conductors to enjoy pAmong the most relevant features of the Pärnu Music Festival is the Järvi International Academy for Conducting, a series of master-classes offering a unique opportunity for young conductors to enjoy p
Timitar, the Berber festival of tolerance
The 13th Timitar Festival, held earlier this month in Morocco’s coastal city Agadir, was a tribute to Berber music as well as to cultural tolerance in the way it showcased a fusion of different musicaThe 13th Timitar Festival, held earlier this month in Morocco’s coastal city Agadir, was a tribute to Berber music as well as to cultural tolerance in the way it showcased a fusion of different musica
Balaton Sound: one of the world's most scenic music festivals
Hungary’s biggest electronic music festival started on Wednesday at Lake Balaton, the biggest lake in Central Europe.Hungary’s biggest electronic music festival started on Wednesday at Lake Balaton, the biggest lake in Central Europe.
A fusion of legends and prodigies at Montreux Jazz Festival
Montreux this year includes veterans Randy Weston and John McLaughlin, new talent Alina Engibaryan and electro stars Petit Biscuit.Montreux this year includes veterans Randy Weston and John McLaughlin, new talent Alina Engibaryan and electro stars Petit Biscuit.
Music lovers mourn Brexit at Glastonbury
It wasn’t the rain or the mud that crashed the party at this year’s Glastonbury Festival – it was Britain’s vote to leave the EU.It wasn’t the rain or the mud that crashed the party at this year’s Glastonbury Festival – it was Britain’s vote to leave the EU.
Rendez-vous: The Best of Culture in Europe"
Moscow, Florence, London and Paris: arts flourishing across Europe.Moscow, Florence, London and Paris: arts flourishing across Europe.
Reggae made in Switzerland à la Jaba & Friends
Jaba, who lives in the French speaking area of Switzerland,has been making Jamaican inspired sounds for over two decades.Jaba, who lives in the French speaking area of Switzerland,has been making Jamaican inspired sounds for over two decades.
Top picks: cultural events across Europe this week
The acclaimed show From Chagall to Malevich is in its final weeks at the Albertina museum in Vienna.The acclaimed show From Chagall to Malevich is in its final weeks at the Albertina museum in Vienna.
Rising maestro enchants Dresden
Dresden is a unique venue and has seen many a mesmerising concert.Dresden is a unique venue and has seen many a mesmerising concert.
Thunder struck
Organizers of the “Rock am Ring” festival in Mendig, Germany decided to cancel the third and final day of the sell-out concert on Sunday (5 June) after heavy thunderstorms and lightning injured more tOrganizers of the “Rock am Ring” festival in Mendig, Germany decided to cancel the third and final day of the sell-out concert on Sunday (5 June) after heavy thunderstorms and lightning injured more t
Lightning strikes end German rock festival
The third and final day of the mammoth "Rock-am-Ring" festival is cancelled after lightning strikes injure more than 80.The third and final day of the mammoth "Rock-am-Ring" festival is cancelled after lightning strikes injure more than 80.
Hoba Hoba's 'Moroccan spirit'
Formed during the late 90s in Casablanca, ““Hoba Hoba Spirit”“:http://www.Formed during the late 90s in Casablanca, ““Hoba Hoba Spirit”“:http://www.
West Side Story in Salzburg, the operatic emotion
Content provided by Rolex Partner, Cecilia Bartoli made it a habit as the artistic director of the Whitsun Festival of Salzburg: for every newContent provided by Rolex Partner, Cecilia Bartoli made it a habit as the artistic director of the Whitsun Festival of Salzburg: for every new