Eurovision 2022: Eurovision Village's program released
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The 2022 Eurovision Village will be ready to welcome local fans and visitors from across the world from May 7 to May 14 at the outstanding Parco del Valentino.
The Eurovision Village for this year's contest will be opening its gates on May 7 and for eight days will be hosting daily thematic activities, several concerts and shows and numerous artists on stage showcasng all genres of music, from hip-hop to all kinds of World Music.
The music program will kick off on May 7 at 17:00 CEST and will unfold on daily basis treating the locals, fans and the visitors from abroad with special shows that will cover over 40 hours of music.
The Music Program
The opening day, on Saturday 7 May, is in the name of peace. A lineup of concerts and testimonies against war will host emerging artists sharing the stage with great performers such as the Turin techno-jazz trio Tun and the Australian musician Dub FX.
Sunday 8 May is dedicated to civil rights and to the LGBTQ+ community, with Karma B, Elasi and Plastica, Cristina D’Avena feat. Gem Boy. Over six hours of concerts with artists from all over Italy.
Monday 9 May is Europe Day, the date that marks the anniversary of the declaration that Robert Schuman addressed in 1950 to the European countries to build new and peaceful relations after the two world wars. This year ‘Europe for Peace’ will be the occasion to think over the present role of the united Europe in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. The event will feature a rich schedule of performances (among which Melancholia + Little Pieces of Marmelade, Legno and Negrita) and speeches by Ukrainian journalists, the Vice President of the European Parliament Pina Picierno, and the European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli. The initiative is organised in collaboration with the Representative Office of the European Commission in Milan, the Italian Office of the European Parliament and the Red Cross.
Wednesday 11 May is 'Torino Calling’ day. A real 'call to the arts’ for Turin’s artistic community. Bandakadabra will be the backing band, playing with an exceptional hip-hop crew, made up of the best young local rappers and the extraordinary Motel Connection. The involvement of Turin artists, alongside national and international stars, will be one of the distinctive features of the Eurovision Village programme.
Friday 13 May is dedicated to World Music. Once again a Turin band, The Sweet Life Society, will play with artists like Roy Paci, Davide Shorty and many others.
Rosanna Purchia, Deputy Mayor for Culture, had this to say:
‘Turin is a city full of cultural activities and events. The Eurovision Village celebrates music while respecting the environment. We want to promote the strong artistic vocation of the city to liven up and turn the lights on our territory, in the name of peace. The voice of the youth will be the symbol of hope in our future.’
Domenico Carretta, Deputy Mayor for Big Events, added:
‘An occasion to live once again the atmosphere of the Olympic Games of 2006’ – emphasises Domenico Carretta, Deputy Mayor for Big Events. The Eurovillage will be the heart of the Eurovision days with events open to all citizens, in the scenery of the Parco del Valentino, a large space suitable to all the requirements of the Village, including security measures.’
In addition big screens will be place within the Eurovision village in order for the fans and visitors to watch the three live shows of this year's contest on May 10, 12 and 14.
Throughout the day the Eurovision Village will be open the same COVID 19 measures implemented in Italy will apply to the location.
News Source: Eurovision.tv
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Angelos D.
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