Independent art and alternative music were an essential part of Slovenian culture in the 1980s and 90s, the influence of which is still felt to this day.
The legacy of this artistic movement, and its continued relevance, will be explored in a talk which features leading members of Slovenian l bands such as Silence and Kontradikshn. They will recount their experiences and discuss what it means to be a professional musician in contemporary Slovenia.
The discussion will be introduced and facilitated by Mitja Stefancic, and will focus on a range of topics: from the legacy of the 1980s (Laibach, Borghesia, Demolition Group) in contemporary Slovenian music; to an exploration of the main channels through which to create and promote music in Slovenia ; and finally, the continued relevance of not only institutional cultural centres (such as Cankarjev dom in Ljubljana), but also independent centres (such as the “mladinski centri”) and rock venues (Metelkova Ljubljana, MKNŽ Ilirska Bistrica, Mostovna Nova Gorica) and their importance in shaping alternative Slovenian music and art.
