Recent years have shown that the demand for diverse cultural offerings for young people is enormous. Nearly 100,000 visitors and participants took part in a wide variety of youth leisure cultural offerings. “Salzburg’s music scene is colourful, lively and successful. So the city needs a free music festival like “Live in Salzburg” so that local artists deserve the stage and media attention,” said curator Lucas Holzmann. (Youth Representative) and curator Michael Morth in solidarity. And the program is impressive.
“Live in Salzburg 24” starts on June 28 with music of the “dance electronic” genre directly on the patio of the Mirabel Palace. In addition, the Kurgarten, the Hans-Donnenberg-Park, the amphitheater of the Paris-Lodron University of Salzburg and the Nonntal University campus are also event venues for various concerts on the show.
In addition, as usual, on two weekends (August 30 and 31 and September 6 and 7) there will be a big stage at the Volksgarten where, among others, Steaming Satellites, Thorstein Einarsson and AVEC will perform. On the last day of the concert series at the Volksgarten, the audience can also look forward to a surprise guest.
The band competition is powered by AKyoung
Another constant point of the show is the band competition, where musicians can qualify for one of a total of 4 places on stage at the Volksgarten. Bands can participate by June 15. and 20.7. Upload their applications at www.liveinsalzburg.at. Subsequently, from July 22. Up to 29.7. A public vote decided who could inspire the audience on stage. The result will be announced in early August.
Many benefits of active participation
In addition to the numerous musical offerings aimed primarily at inviting people to party and dance, the “Live in Salzburg 2024” project also offers various offers that encourage participants to actively participate. In more than 30 workshops in the summer program, children and young people can, for example, try climbing, improve their body control in handstands, juggling and movement workshops, how to stop violence or try a RAP song.
Lehner Park turns into a playground
Lehener Park is once again an integral part of “Live in Salzburg 2024”. On September 3rd and 4th, the park area will be transformed into one big amusement park for kids and the young at heart. Last year, a large bouncy castle, water slide, slackline, badminton and more were created with play areas that enticed kids to spend the day at Lehner Park. These stations are used in a tried and tested way by the employees of the Spektrum, Streusalz and Kinderfreunde associations.
Six evenings of summer cinema at the Salsock and Volksgarten
The summer cinema is an official part of “Live in Salzburg” this year. The must-see films – including “The Fox” and “The Worst Man in the World” – will be shown again for a total of six dates at Salsacchi and Volksgarten.
Highlights of “Live in Salzburg 24”.
It begins on June 28 with a summer launch event in the courtyard of Mirabell Palace.
Like last year, Lehner Park will be used again.
Combined with the city’s summer cinema, musical surprises will set the mood.
You can already mark the weekends of August 30 and 31 and September 6 and 7 on your calendar. The Volksgarten becomes a live music stage again. In addition to the titles “Steaming Satellites”, three positions are shared by AVEC, Thorsteinn Einarsson, Bon Jour and Mace.
Musicians can win one of four coveted spots on stage at the Volksgarten as part of a band competition presented by AKyoung. The decision is taken by referendum.
The city budgets just 280,000 euros for infrastructure, fair wages, security concepts and technology.
Under the motto “Live in Salzburg” the whole of Salzburg can now look forward to a great summer of youth culture.
Patrick Pfeifenberger, Head of Social Affairs Department, sums up “Live in Salzburg” succinctly but aptly: “After intensive planning and much persuasion, Lukas Holzmann and Michi Mörth have created an excellent line-up in excellent locations. A show to see and, above all, to hear. .so nothing stands in the hot summer of youth culture!
Politicians are also looking forward to “Live in Salzburg 24”.
“Live in Salzburg: more music, more freedom and the whole city. This summer, “Live in Salzburg” is a festival for young and old – from children’s entertainment to band competition to pure musical pleasure. With various venues in the city of Salzburg, the whole thing is free,” he said. Youth City Councilor Andrea Brandner says with delight as she presents the program today.
Mayor Bernhard Aunger, who is responsible for culture, is aware of the need for a “culture festival” for children and young people: “Young people have a high demand for culture. So we will have a clear focus on youth culture in the coming years. Making the city of Salzburg even more exciting, especially for young people, is my absolute priority. “Live in Salzburg 2024 “We have succeeded in doing this with a high-quality program. A modern, colorful cultural offering. So I would like to thank the youth office for its dedication and coordination,” he said.
(Source: SALZBURG24)
