If you thought Weekend.19 ended with the final panel and the lights going out in the conference halls, think again. This year, the festival once again brings its Weekend Party program, running from Thursday through Saturday and culminating in a major live performance by Songkillers.
Alongside the evening program, Weekend OFF will introduce the Listening Room powered by Rotary Audio for the first time — a dedicated space for DJ performances, carefully curated music selections, vinyl release showcases, and listening sessions on Rotary Audio’s high-end McIntosh Laboratory audiophile sound system.
MTV Farewell Party, Studio 54 and Songkillers: The Weekend Party Program Begins
The Weekend party program runs from Thursday to Saturday, with each day bringing a different musical experience.
Thursday kicks off with the MTV Farewell Party, featuring a DJ/VJ performance by Stanko Bondža and Anđelko Preradović, who will bring back the atmosphere of the MTV era through music and iconic music videos.
Friday brings the ID Polo Party powered by Zubak Grupa with DJ Filip Jelaš, the perfect stop before the evening transitions into the Studio 54 Party. Inspired by the legendary New York nightclub that defined the disco era, the party will bring its unmistakable atmosphere, music and energy to Rovinj.
And then comes Saturday — and Songkillers.
The band, which has been filling clubs and concert venues for decades with its distinctive blend of funk, soul and pop, will take over the Expo Stage for a major live concert that will serve as the grand finale of this year’s party program.
Weekend OFF: The Listening Room and Music Beyond the Conference Halls
For the first time, Weekend.19 introduces the Listening Room powered by Rotary Audio at the former Tobacco Factory in Rovinj — a space dedicated entirely to music and inspired by the Japanese jazz kissa listening culture.
The program begins on Thursday with Emil Tedeschi, performing as SMS Deutsch, alongside the presentation of a double-LP Songkillers compilation, which will officially go on sale that same day.
In addition to the Songkillers vinyl release, the program will feature the first three albums by Jinx, Cubismo’s album Viva la Habana!, as well as a new compilation. All releases will be available for purchase from the day of their respective presentations.
The program will also feature Željko Banić Bane of Songkillers and Hrvoje Rupčić of Cubismo, who will be signing records.
Alongside performances by DJ and vinyl collector Soul Bader, Saturday will feature Nik Orosi with “Electric Caffe”, as well as Arsen Oremović and “The Wrong Genre Reaction.”
In addition to the Listening Room, Weekend OFF also brings an afternoon program to the Open Air Stage, where Tomo Ricov will temporarily swap his organizational duties for the DJ booth and take control of the weekend soundtrack.
Friday will feature the Cekin Rock'n'Roll Party, while Saturday brings Cekin Rock Around Chicken — two doses of great rock'n'roll for everyone who does not want to stray too far from the stage between festival sessions.
From the first morning panels to the final party of the night, Weekend.19 is weaving music throughout the entire festival experience this year.
Because at Weekend, when the final panel ends, you do not go home — you simply move to another stage.
More information about the Weekend.19 program and tickets is available on the official website, as well as via Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.
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