VIBRA MUSIC FEST

The first edition of "Vibra Music Fest" will kick off on June 16 and will run until June 20, 2026, at Villa Comunale Tacconi in Castellana Grotte. This event is included in the "Piazze d’Estate 2026" event calendar, organized and promoted by the Municipal Administration, with artistic direction and coordination by "Casa Musicale Luisi," in collaboration with: the Cultural Association "Sartoria Degli Artisti" ETS, the Cultural Association "Nino Rota" Aps, the "Vito Semeraro" Band Association, and the Aps Band of Castellana Grotte.

The festival aims to create a large inclusive space dedicated to music, education, social aggregation, and the enhancement of local artistic excellence, involving children, youth, families, students, musicians, and citizens through a comprehensive program of workshops, cultural talks, live podcasts, and concerts.

Throughout the five days, numerous educational and outreach activities will take place, including: educational workshops focused on learning musical instruments (saxophone, flute, brass, and percussion); experiential activities aimed at children, young adults, and emerging musicians; ensemble music workshops and conducting classes; introductory courses on DJing, podcasting, and storytelling; as well as musical games and inclusive activities aimed at social aggregation and active public participation.

Particular emphasis will be given to cultural meetings and moments of in-depth discussion through talks, roundtables, and live podcasts dedicated to the role of music in the Apulian territory, band tradition, artistic education, and the enhancement of local associations.

The event will also host significant artistic and concert productions, including: the inaugural concert "The Kids Are Already," dedicated to emerging youth bands; the symphonic concert "Armonie d’Estate" by the "Vito Semeraro" Band Association; an evening dedicated to emerging artists; in collaboration with Radio Puglia, the Band of Castellana Grotte Aps presents "Radio Banda," a musical show that celebrates the relationship between radio and band tradition; and a grand concluding event "DJ Mix Contest," dedicated to emerging DJs.

From June 16 to June 20, at 5 PM and 6 PM, guided tours and workshops at RADIO PUGLIA will allow participants to experience 100 years of radio history.

From Tuesday, June 16 to Saturday, June 20
From 5 PM to 12 AM
Villa Comunale Tacconi - Castellana Grotte
Free admission
info@vibramusicfest.it

"Vibra Music Fest" is part of the "Piazze d'Estate 2026" event calendar, a program of summer events organized and promoted by the Municipality of Castellana Grotte, with artistic direction and production by Casa Musicale Luisi.
Web: www.vibramusicfest.it