The 22th Vilnius Book Fair, which will be held on February 25-24, will traditionally host AGATA's Music Hall.
Concerts and meetings with creators and representatives of the music industry will be held at the event, which has become an integral part of the fair, and more than 200 well-known Lithuanian artists, publishers, organizers of various cultural activities and festivals, and record sellers will share news of their activities at a record number of stands.
"Music Hall" is a community. Yes, we all want to perform, show, present, show off, finally - sell and play. That's very good. But above all, Music Hall is a celebration of our community. Time to see each other, time to hear each other.
And if necessary, let's show everyone together, with one fist, that we can and know how to be united", said Domantas Razauskas, chairman of the Lithuanian Association of Related Rights AGATA Council.
According to the press release, it is being organized for the ninth time event brings together representatives of different music genres, so the four-day "Muzikos salės" program will reveal the diversity of Lithuanian music styles.
Here you will be able to hear Monique, Andrii Kaniavas, Džiuga Širvi, Petunija, the groups "McLoud", "Superkoloritas", "Antikvariniai Kašpirovskis dantys", "Happyendless", "Baltic Balkan" and others.
"The book fair is the brightest fair of the year in Lithuania. Both literally and figuratively. It is a special place at that time. I really look forward to it every year," said Gabrielius Liaudanskas-Svaras, the founder and leader of the music group "G&G Sindikatas".
The musical program is complemented by meetings of Lithuanian music comrades in the "Muzikos salės" LRT OPUS conversation stage. This year, artists Free Finga, Jessica Shy, Konstantinas Lilas, Gabrielius Vagelis, FC Baseball, Ieva Narkutė, Rokas Yan, members of the groups "Freaks on Floor", "jautì", "Biplan" and others will talk about creativity and creative cycles here.
The most relevant issues of the music sector will be discussed in the discussion program, where industry experts and well-known musicians will talk about the creation of film soundtracks, tell what to do for a beginner artist who has created a song, discuss the psychology of artists and their relationship with the stage, critics, fans and themselves, and discuss the current affairs of cultural centers .
Traditionally, the AGATA awards will be held in the "Music Hall", where the 2023 Lithuanian music performers who received the most auditions on music platforms and radio airwaves.
"Muzikos salė" awaits visitors on February 22-25, at the international Vilnius book fair "Litexpo" in the exhibition and congress center.
