MUSIC PROGRAM

Wednesday, August 20
CURA I DEČKO

CURA I DEČKO are an electronic duo from Croatia – partners in music and in life. As versatile performers and authors, they bring a unique voice to the local scene, delivering dawless live shows with synthesizers, loopers, and sequencers. Through heavy bass drops and punchy kick-snare rhythms, their performances tell stories not only of love but also of the darker sides of human relationships and independence. Their live sets skillfully blend electronic genres with vocals, while their stage presence sparks curiosity and subtle head-nodding. They are currently working on their debut album, planned for release in spring, inspired by the idea of a positively charged community built on openness, ease, and music that moves people to action.

CHEEKA

From Bačka Palanka, Miljan Vulinović began his musical path by discovering old vinyl records and making his first compilations on CDs. Starting with guitar and his first band, then creating hip hop beats, he eventually found his way into electronic music. Influenced by dubstep, drum & bass, and deep house, he studied Recording and Sound Design at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad. Alongside music, he explores graphic design, photography, and video, and today also plays bass guitar in a rock band. Under the name Cheeka, he plays sets rooted in house rhythms – from afro and deep house through organic and progressive, to minimal and tech house.

Thursday, August 21
DJ CRNI DULE

Duško Nikolić – DJ Crni Dule has been active on the scene for over three decades, with more than 20 years as a resident DJ in numerous Novi Sad clubs. He has performed across the region and abroad, including Slovakia and Austria, collaborating with both local and global names. His eclectic style blends funk, jazz, latin, soul, disco and ethnic sounds with contemporary genres like dub, hip hop, breakbeat, drum & bass, and house. He is a co-founder of Natural Born Groovers with releases on Mix Ed-in Records, Time Warp Records, and more, and as a passionate vinyl collector, regularly includes them in his sets.

DEJAN GAVRILOVIĆ

Dejan Gavrilović is one of the most recognized names in the region when it comes to Black dance music. With nearly 40 years in the industry, several digital releases and two vinyl records, he has played clubs and festivals worldwide. He became renowned for his “Idi, igraj!” compilations, showcasing disco, jazz, funk and soul from the former Yugoslavia. His career includes performances alongside Dave Lee (Joey Negro), The Brand New Heavies, Faze Action, Jazzanova, Shuya Okino, DJ Alfredo, Hernan Cattaneo, Bob Sinclar, Aroop Roy, Amir, and many more. Together with longtime collaborator DJ Ceka, he performs as The Funk Soul Brothers. He co-founded the Nisomnia festival and curated the Midnight Jazzdance Stage at Nišville Jazz Festival. As a collector, producer, and promoter, he continues to champion authentic, organic club sound.

Friday, August 22
JOLLY LITTLE BUNCH

Novi Sad musicians Marko “Ramon” Vanović (bass), Nikola Vučetić (drums, vocals), Dragutin Šuković (guitar, lead vocals), and Dimitrije Mladenović (keyboards, vocals) form Jolly Little Bunch. Their style fuses rock, punk, metal, and evergreen, resulting in a unique, energetic sound and dynamic live shows with a strong visual identity. Their debut EP “CLUBMASTER” was released in 2019, and they are currently finalizing a full-length album, with singles “Come With Me” and “Nothing Left” already out. They’ve played at festivals such as EXIT (Visa Fusion Stage Act winners 2023) and Borders of Rock (2024, RO), as well as all major alternative venues in Novi Sad and beyond.

JIMMY FITZSIMMONS

Founded in 2024, Jimmy Fitzsimmons bring raw, dirty garage rock – half-finished, fierce, and made for dancing. No artistic pretension, no endless polishing – proven by their debut “Too much, too soon”. Just raw riffs that, as they say, “anyone’s mom could play if she gave it a shot.” Mixing funk, hip hop and garage rock, this Novi Sad crew want to make you move, laugh, and maybe rethink a life decision or two. Absurd worlds, dirty riffs, broken rhythms, half-baked emotions – everything you need for a night of pure rock energy.

Saturday, August 24
MANDE

Guided by instinct and a love for dark, raw, and dirty sound, Mande builds sonic journeys that leave little room for overthinking. With raw energy, he jumps across genres and delivers powerful grooves that make bodies move in unexpected ways. He has left his mark in some of Belgrade’s most renowned clubs, pulling crowds into a vortex of sound. Each set is a ritual of rhythm, a tribute to the underground, that lingers long after the music stops.

BELIK

Belik is a young talent from Bačka Palanka whose passion for electronic music has been there since birth. As a DJ and producer, he is carving his path through minimal house and house sounds. Deep basslines, melodic rhythms, and occasional dark elements define his hypnotic style, leaving a lasting impression on the dance floor. What sets him apart is his ability to channel emotions into music, balancing melodic interludes with rhythmic bursts to deliver a unique experience for electronic music lovers.