Formed in 2001 under the artistic leadership of Pavel Mihelčič, the MD7 Contemporary Music Ensemble primarily performs new music composed especially for them. Comprising a unique combination of instruments, the permanent line-up morphs to play in different instrumental formations. The septet interprets works that consistently take into account the specific make-up of the ensemble and are either commissioned or dedicated to them.

A friendly local school offering individual music education in a warm environment.

The festival Melodies of the Sea and Sun (Melodije morja in sonca) was launched in 1978 in the coastal town of Piran and was subsequently held in Portorož. The festival is set up as a competition of newly composed pop songs. It thus offers original hit songs, some of which have become evergreens. Most songs are based on themes of summer.

The annual international music showcase MENT has been taking place since 2015 in Ljubljana. Seventy artists perform in different venues over the course of three days. Featuring club concerts by Slovenian and international artists working in different genres, the festival is complemented by a conference organised at the Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture (round tables, discussions, workshops, presentations focusing on music industry and creativity) and attended mostly by foreign festival delegates.

Menza pri Koritu (A Canteen at the Trough), which forms part of the Metelkova mesto Alternative Cultural Centre complex, is one of Ljubljana’s most active clubs. It runs a youth centre and offers its facilities for use by young and emerging artists working in different art forms and mediums. In the evenings, the club hosts DJ sets and concerts. Its repertoire often features world-renowned alternative music artists. Location: Ljubljana

The Ciril Silič Vrtojba Mixed Choir has been active since 1945. It was founded by Ciril Silič, after whom it is named. Initially, it operated as a male choir, but in the 1970s, it expanded to include female voices. The choir is currently led by conductor Silvan Zavadlav.

Launched in 2004, the MetalDays Festival has become a synonym for real metal music holidays. Every July, the town of Tolmin turns into a paradise for metal music fans from all over the world. Daily attracting 12,000 visitors, the MetalDays presents a programme that includes over 100 artists performing on three festival stages.

A specialized school for rock and metal lovers, fueled by powerful riffs and guitar passion.

Metalsteel, the heavy metal band from Medvode, was established in 2001. The band collaborates with the American heavy metal vocalist James Rivera (Helstar, Malice, Seven Witches, Distant Thunder, Malice), who tours with the group every year in Europe. Metalsteel is also the first group of its kind to perform with a symphonic orchestra at a state event in Cankarjev dom, where they took part in the memorial ceremony dedicated to Slovenian victims of the Holocaust. Their music has also featured in a commercial for Toyota. Metalsteed are also the creators of the official anthem of the festival Metaldays 2015.