On June 14th, at 11:00 a.m., the press conference presenting the 30th edition of the Festa della Musica will be held at Palazzo Formosa in San Valentino Torio. The event will be celebrated throughout Europe on June 21st, coinciding with the summer solstice, and, as is tradition, admission will be free.
The Press Conference
During the press conference, several authorities will be present, including the Mayor of S. Valentino Torio, Michele Strianese, the Councilor for Culture Raffaella Zuottolo, the Councilor for Sport and Entertainment Enzo Ferrante, the President of the Proloco of San Valentino Torio Antonio Vastola, and the Artistic Director of the event M° Serena Della Monica. The event will have the patronage of the Municipality of S. Valentino Torio, of the Department of Entertainment and Culture, and of the Banca di Credito Popolare di S. Valentino Torio.
Program and Participants
The detailed program of the evenings, including participating groups, singers and orchestras, will be made known to journalists during the press conference. S. Valentino Torio will participate in the event with a series of concerts that will be held on June 21 and 23. The Festa della Musica also adheres to the social awareness campaign “Posto Occupato” against violence against women and all gender-based violence.
Testimonials and Promotion
The testimonial of the Festa della Musica 2024 will be the singer Tiziana TOSCA Donati, an artist renowned for her versatility and vocal ability. Fascinated by world music, Donati has represented and continues to represent a significant figure in the Italian music scene with her refined and popular concerts. The event in Italy is promoted by various bodies and institutions including the Ministry of Culture, the European Commission, the Department for Youth Policies and Universal Civil Service and the Italian Association for the Promotion of the Festa della Musica. RAI Radio Televisione Italiana plays the role of Main Media Partner.
History and Purpose of the Music Festival
The Festa della Musica was born in 1982 thanks to the initiative of the French Ministry of Culture. It became a social phenomenon starting in 1985 and, since 1995, it has taken on an international dimension. On 28 February 1997, the European Charter of the Festa della Musica was established, promoted by 9 European municipalities and various organizers, with the aim of promoting better knowledge of the artistic realities in the various member countries and promoting cultural exchanges between European musicians. In Italy, cities such as Rome and Naples were among the first to sign the Budapest Charter in 1995, starting a European coordination of the event. Since 2016, the Ministry of Culture has promoted the Festa della Musica throughout the country through the AIPFM. On 21 June, music of all kinds fills streets, squares, courtyards, cloisters and places not usually used for entertainment, involving music schools, conservatories, orchestras, bands and associations, also extending to hospitals and prisons, integrating and social cohesion through music.
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