Koncertna akademija:

KORMORANA (SI)
SPEJS NOKSI (RS)
ZUBI (RS)
+ lil ris (SI) & DVS (SI)

The last Friday of November at Gala Hala brings a genre-hopping lineup spanning all kinds of musical territories. This high-energy evening was put together by a crew of young, aspiring concert promoters as part of the Koncertna akademija project.

Kicking things off are Kormorana, a trio of heavy-hitting rockers from the Novo Mesto area. They’ll pass the torch to Serbian duo Zubi, purveyors of a punk-rap hybrid, before Serbian wordsmith Spejs Noksi closes out the live programme with his razor-sharp tongue. And, as any lively Friday night should, the evening will continue with a DJ set by familiar dancefloor selectors lil ris and DVS.

Kormorana have been making music together for over a decade. This year, nine years after Uri, they returned with their second full-length album, Leto. Recorded live in the studio, its nine tracks showcase what the band calls “heavy flying rock”, stretching between heavy rock, stoner, blues and psychedelia. Their once-raw stoner-sludge assault has matured into a more versatile beast, equally capable of roaring, floating and daydreaming. Kormorana’s sound is impossible to ignore, and resisting their smoky, down-to-earth heaviness is no easy task. Expect crushing riffs and a generous dose of psychedelia that will linger in your ears long after the show.

Zubi are a Novi Sad duo whose straightforward sound combines punk energy, filthy synths and street rap. Armed with drums, vocals and bass, they deliver aggressive rhythms fuelled by dark humour and uncompromising honesty, turning apparent simplicity into an intense live experience. Despite being relative newcomers, they’ve already played numerous shows, including Zagreb’s INmusic Festival, Changeover Festival, the Samit Nesvrstanih in Belgrade and Novi Sad’s Festival of Street Musicians, where they played their very first gig in 2025. Their debut EP, Bruksizam, was named among the more notable Serbian releases of 2025 by local music critics. Zubi turn their low-budget approach into a clear aesthetic statement. Making their Slovenian debut, they’re definitely worth checking out.

Serbian MC Spejs Noksi is one of the more intriguing and sonically adventurous voices on the regional hip-hop scene. His alternative rap ventures into electronic territory, fuelled by razor-sharp lyrics, dark humour and brutally unfiltered storytelling. On his latest album, Sveto mesto, he wanders through darker landscapes where generational anxiety meets esotericism, cosmic horror, pop culture references and the bizarre realities of provincial Serbia. The result is a raw, unpredictable live performance and a deep dive into his irresistibly compelling universe.

Admission: €14 presale, €17 on the day of the concert

Music policy: psychedelic rock / stoner rock / punk / electronic / hip-hop / amapiano / baile funk / dancehall

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OJAČEVALNICA – THIRD WORKSHOP

Ojačevalnica is a creative incubator for emerging guitar-playing songwriters. This free programme, dedicated to developing young people’s musical creativity, offers a space to discover their own musical identity and work on original music. Aimed at guitarists aged 12 to 18, it seeks to empower a new generation of creators through a unique workshop format.

The programme consists of four free workshops, a final performance and an introductory meet-and-greet session, taking place throughout November and December 2026 at Gala Hala.

By joining Ojačevalnica, you’ll enter a creative laboratory under the guidance of a dedicated mentor, equipped with the tools to confidently explore your own playing, write songs, arrange compositions and, last but not least, develop new guitar skills.

During the third workshop, the groups will be actively exploring and creating their own songs. We’ll be looking for riffs, melodies, rhythms and other musical ideas, gradually bringing them together into coherent compositions – from intros and verses to choruses and other song sections. At the end of the workshop, the groups will present their ideas to one another and exchange constructive feedback.

Mentor: Luka Flegar
Producer: Katarina Deskovič, Društvo Kapa
Project assistant: Špela Cvetko (051 270 202)

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ZELENO SONCE SPECIAL: CALIBRO 35 (IT) vs. L.A.

+ Udo Brenner (Zeleno sonce)

Remember the three fantastic shows by Milanese Calibro 35 at Zeleno sonce funk nights? One of Italy’s most distinctive instrumental collectives of the past two decades, a band that drinks nothing but Johnnie Walker Black Label, is returning to the Gala Hala stage after exactly ten years!

Active since 2007, they build their sound around the sonic aesthetics of cult Italian films from the 1960s and 70s, particularly crime thrillers and action movies, translating them into their own blend of funk, jazz, soul, psychedelia, rock and electronics. They’ve played stages all over the world, including opening for MUSE in Milan, and performed at the closing ceremony of this year’s Winter Olympics. They’ve collaborated with numerous influential musicians and achieved cult status far beyond Italy’s borders; their music has even been sampled by Dr. Dre and Jay-Z.

Their sound is organic and packed with heavy grooves. Over nearly two decades, they’ve released a string of albums, including the standout Traditori di tutti (2013), S.P.A.C.E. (2015), Decade (2018), Momentum (2020) and Nouvelles Aventures (2023). In 2022, they paid tribute to Ennio Morricone, one of the key inspirations behind the band, with their project Scacco al Maestro.

And this time, cinema will once again take centre stage. Calibro 35 composed the original score for director Francesco Zippel’s documentary Ellroy vs. L.A., exploring the dark and complicated relationship between cult American writer James Ellroy, author of The Black Dahlia and L.A. Confidential, and his hometown of Los Angeles. The film premiered at the Rome Film Festival and this year won the Nastro d’Argento for Best Documentary in the Film, Entertainment and Culture category.

For the film, Calibro 35 cooked up exactly what they do best: cinematic crime funk, with dark atmospheres, hypnotic grooves and urban psychedelia, where Ellroy’s noir Los Angeles meets their signature Italian poliziottesco sound. The soundtrack is due out this autumn on Record Kicks, and their December show at Gala Hala will be largely dedicated to this new material. The first part of the evening will take us deep into Ellroy’s dark L.A., followed by a return to some old Calibro 35 favourites.

Zeleno sonce is heading to Milan. Mamma mia!

Music policy: cinematic crime funk / groove italiano

Admission: €13 with a reservation via mojekarte.si, €17 on the day of the concert

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OJAČEVALNICA – FOURTH WORKSHOP

Ojačevalnica is a creative incubator for emerging guitar-playing songwriters. This free programme, aimed at nurturing musical creativity among young people, offers a space to discover your own musical voice and work on original music. It is designed for guitarists aged 12 to 18 and aims to empower a new generation of musicians through a unique workshop format.

The programme consists of four free workshops, a final performance and an introductory meet-and-greet session, taking place in November and December 2026 at Gala Hala.

By taking part in Ojačevalnica, you’ll enter a creative laboratory under unique mentorship, where you’ll gain the tools to confidently explore your own playing, write songs, arrange music and, last but not least, develop new guitar skills.

At the fourth workshop, we’ll bring our ideas to their final form and settle on the definitive structures for our songs. We’ll focus on the finishing touches and details, such as guitar solos, transitions and other arrangement elements. At the same time, we’ll keep playing and developing the songs, exploring different sonic possibilities and experimenting with creative approaches to songwriting. The goal is for each group to bring their songs together as fully as possible and get them ready to perform by the end of the workshops.

Concept and mentorship: Luka Flegar
Producer: Katarina Deskovič, Društvo Kapa
Project assistant: Špela Cvetko (051 270 202)

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OJAČEVALNICA: FINAL PERFORMANCE

Join us for the final concert featuring the participants of Ojačevalnica, a creative incubator for emerging guitar-playing songwriters, who have been working together over four workshops throughout November and December.

Concept and mentorship: Luka Flegar
Producer: Katarina Deskovič, Društvo Kapa
Project assistant: Špela Cvetko (051 270 202)

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