Concerts for Ján and Martina in Košice, Nitra and Bratislava
On Sunday evening (March 18th 2018 at 5 PM), we are again organizing a concert to pay tribute to murdered journalist Ján Kuciak and his girlfriend, archeologist Martina Kušnírová. This time, we will meet at Svätoplukovo námestie (Svätopluk Square) in Nitra and Dolná brána on Košice’s Main Street. Two days later, on Tuesday, March 20th, Konvergencie Festival team is organizing a Concert for Ján and Martina in Bratislava.
15. March 2018
Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová met in Nitra during their studies at the Faculty of Arts, Constantine the Philosopher University. University teacher Július Fujak and folklore ensemble Ponitran are also connected with the university and another local ensemble, Zobor, will join Ponitran at this event. Singer-songwriter Katarzia and band Fresh Out Of The Bus come from Nitra, too. The concert will also feature David Koller, Para, Bez ladu a skladu, Juraj Podmanický (Billy Barman) and Tolstoys.
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We will also meet at Dolná brána on Main Street in Košice. At Concert for Ján and Martina in Košice, artists from Košice, Prešov and their surroundings such as Puding pani Elvisovej, Chiki liki tu-a, Štefan Štec and ĽH Hornád, Stroon, Svätá Cecília Choir, Vojdi, Cha Bud!, Kurkus, and Gregos Choir from Gregorovce will be playing.
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Apart from Pohoda, the co-organizers of these events are Tabačka Kulturfabrik, Košice; Citizens’ group Košice for Decent Slovakia and Hidepark Nitra. We would also like to thank both cities for giving us permission to organize these events.