The trio Svojat is a proper rock’n’roll band that grew out of Slovenia’s exceptional free-improvisation scene. The trio is a classic rock line-up, however, the band is its own blend of experiment, difficult to nail down in terms of genre, which combines elements of avant-pop, post-punk, and improvisation.

Swenak has operated under the auspices of the Idrija Student Club since 1997. Location: Idrija

Širom is a Slovenian trio consisting of Ana Kravanja, Samo Kutin, and Iztok Koren. The members come from Prekmurje, the Tolmin area, and the Karst region. Their music blends elements of folk, improvised, and classical music with psychedelic influences. They use a variety of traditional and handmade instruments. The band has released several albums, including The Liquified Throne of Simplicity (2022), and has toured across Europe.

The instrumental ensemble ŠKM band, established in 2000 in Beltinci, creates its music at the intersection of rock, noise rock and jazz rock.

The Castle houses the Loka Museum collections, which display the historical cultural, artistic, ethnological and natural heritage of the Škofja Loka area, and occasionally hosts diverse cultural and music events. Location: Škofja Loka

The tower’s highly unique architecture provides an intimate atmosphere for concerts. The venue is managed by the Layer House. Location: Kranj

Located in the historic town centre of Ljubljana, Škuc Centre and Gallery are managed by the Škuc Society, a non-governmental organisation. Concerts are occasionally presented here. Škuc Gallery has been immortalised as a music venue for some groundbreaking concerts that have crucially shaped the history of Slovenian pop music. Location: Ljubljana

A youth and student centre also involved in concert organisation. Location: Laško

The main goal of Špajz, a multi-purpose venue managed by MAD Society, is to provide education, creative leisure activities and cultural activities, including music concerts. Location: Slovenj Gradec