Algerian Radio
Music and dance performances highlighting European musical diversity will feature at the 26th edition of the European Music Festival in Algeria, scheduled to take place from June 13 to 16 at the Mahieddine-Bachtarzi Algerian National Theatre (TNA), organizers announced on Wednesday.
Speaking at a press conference to present the festival’s program, the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Algeria, Mr. Diego Mellado, specified that this edition will host seven EU countries with a program rich in music and dance.
"This major annual event embodies the dynamism of cultural cooperation between Algeria and Europe by offering a space for dialogue where music transcends borders and reflects a shared commitment to making culture a lasting bridge between societies," Mr. Mellado stated.
The festival, he continued, serves as "a true space for dialogue and exchange, which contributes to encouraging creativity and strengthening the exchange of expertise between European and Algerian musicians."
The Croatian disco-pop group "Kli Klop," alongside Maltese artist Kim Pepe, will headline the opening night, while the Bulgarian jazz trio "Wladigeroff" is set to perform for the closing ceremony, he added.
In addition to the music and dance performances, the festival offers educational workshops intended for musical associations and music students to promote skill-sharing between Algerian and European musicians.
Organized since 2000 by the Delegation of the European Union to Algeria in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Arts and the TNA, the European Music Festival aims to promote multicultural artistic exchanges.
