Running under the auspices of Vrhnika Student Club, Zakon Club provides a meeting place for secondary school and university students. Location: Vrhnika

zalagasper is a Slovenian musical project from Maribor, initially formed in 2018 as a duo by vocalist Zala Kralj and multi-instrumentalist Gašper Šantl. They gained international recognition representing Slovenia at Eurovision 2019 with the song “Sebi,” finishing 15th. Their music blends indie pop, lo-fi, and minimalistic styles. In 2023, Zala Kralj left the project to pursue university studies, and Gašper Šantl continues Zalagasper as a solo act.

First organised in 2014, Zasavje Noisefest International is an international festival of experimental sound and noise music that takes place over the first weekend in June in one of Trbovlje-Hrastnik’s disused coalmine buildings.

CONA Institute for the Processing of Contemporary Art is a non-profit cultural institution based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The zone was founded in 2007 by Irena Pivka and Brane Zorman. The zone processes contemporary artistic practices in conjunction with society, technology and space. In 2008, Cona created the radioCona platform for the creation and promotion of radioart and soundart works, and raised the issue of a new exhibition concept. The projects and events of the Zone are intended for the promotion of contemporary art and socially responsible cultural integration. The zone collaborates with a series of renowned and established domestic and international artists. It classifies its activities in multimedia art and cooperates with national and international institutions in the field of contemporary art. He understands the promotion of art in a distinctly connecting, educational way in the light of socially responsible and sustainable projects.

An arts production and publishing institute, Sploh Institute focuses on music, performing arts and intermedia arts production, publishing and education. It is primarily oriented on developing, staging, establishing and reflecting musical practices that dip a toe in the waters of: - improvisation, i.e. breaking free from pre-conceived forms, syntaxes, rhythms and sound spectrums; - historically conscious yet unconventional contemporary composition that is daring and open to various genres and technological development; - sound and technological experiments which include diverse playing techniques, new compositional procedures and working with new technological interfaces in creating music.

An arts production and publishing institute, Sploh Institute focuses on music, performing arts and intermedia arts production, publishing and education. It is primarily oriented on developing, staging, establishing and reflecting musical practices that dip a toe in the waters of: - improvisation, i.e. breaking free from pre-conceived forms, syntaxes, rhythms and sound spectrums; - historically conscious yet unconventional contemporary composition that is daring and open to various genres and technological development; - sound and technological experiments which include diverse playing techniques, new compositional procedures and working with new technological interfaces in creating music.

Zevin's music resonates with the story she is trying to tell. A DIY pop visionary, she gained a lot of traction on the Balkan scene with her singular self-directed videos for the songs “Kroz okean” (released at the early age of 16) and “Njam njam”. One of the rare hyperpop-adjacent regional artists, she regularly collaborates with the producer Dvided21, playing with styles and experimenting with unconventional mixtures of sounds. Devin’s driving force is her mission to improve the music industry in the Balkans and create a more unique scene.

A collective led by Slovenian pianist, composer and producer Rok Zalokar, while Zhlehtet exists in different lineups, it possesses a recognisable electroacuoustic sound. Rising from the spiritual jazz tradition, the band released a critically acclaimed series of albums, the surreal studio collage Toyomi and live album Celica, followed by the critics’ favourite, Portals Vol. 1. The 2023 release Poletje Loops features a selection of live recordings inspired both by jazz clubs and psytrance festivals. Their latest releases include Podhod, Portals Vol. 2 and Vrt. The common thread of their live shows and albums is the channeling the specific energy of an evening, making each performance unique.

Extending over an area of almost 500m2, the complex features a café, a pub, a billiard room and a gambling house, as well as a concert hall. Location: Trzin

Rapper Zlatko started out as a freestyler. His first appearance on the Slovenian music scene dates to 2007. With his positive outlook and rhyme-spitting talent, he has become one of the most beloved hip hop artists in the country.