The Simfonika Vrhnika Orchestra is one of Slovenia’s first amateur orchestras. Since its formation, the orchestra’s music director has been maestro Marko Fabiani, former member of the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra who shares his knowledge with aspiring musicians, both young and young at heart.

Conductor, pianist, accompanist and assistant professor at the Academy of Music Simon Dvoršak regularly co-operates with the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Slovenian National Theatre Maribor, the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra and the Maribor Festival Orchestra. He specialises in opera and music theatre. During his postgraduate studies in London, Dvoršak was involved in the production of “Into the Woods”, “West Side Story” and “Sweeny Todd” under the musical direction of the renowned Stuart Pedlar. He also devotes his time to mentoring young conductors.

In 2013, Simon Krečič was appointed Artistic Director of the Slovenian National Theatre Maribor Opera and Ballet. Maestro Krečič is a sought-after conductor of contemporary music and a regular guest of music venues around the world.

Simon Percic has appeared extensively with orchestras in most European countries. Alongside his conducting engagements, Percic has a burgeoning reputation as a teacher and adjucator and his students have achieved notable success. He was the founder and the artistic director of OrkesterkamP (Summer Music School and Festival) and Svirel (International Competition and Festival) for over a decade.

The commercial theatre regularly presents live-music acts. The hall’s capacity is 258 seats. Location: Ljubljana

The Skuštrane! in bradati! Festival (The Tousled and Bearded Festival) is held each September in the city of Maribor. Launched in 2017, the festival aims to draw attention to gender inequality on Maribor’s music scene.

Ljubljana heavy metal group SkyEye was established in 2016. The band’s output is marked by the specific sound similar to bands such as Iron Maiden, Saxon, Judas Priest, among others.

Since 2010, Slamič Café’s Wednesday concerts have featured a variety of music genres. The venue presents both national and international music artists, including well-known names. Concerts are held both in the Red Hall and, in fair weather, outdoors – on the Café’s spacious patio. Location: Ljubljana

In the course of his long career, Slavko Ivančić sang in a variety of line-ups; he is most well known as the lead vocalist of the widely known bands Bazar and Faraoni. Since 2000, he has been dedicating his time to a successful solo career.