RAPETEK EXTRA: IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE (USA)

Support: VUKI VUK (Munje, SI), SAMO BORIS (SI)

+ DJ BORKA

Felipe Andres Coronel, better known as Immortal Technique, was born in Lima in 1978, just before the outbreak of Peru’s civil war, and grew up in Harlem. But he’s far from just another rapper from New York. He started rapping at the age of nine and went on to establish himself as an activist, an uncompromising voice of the alternative, a thorn in the side of the mainstream, and a fierce critic of the political and social establishment.

While studying, he spent a year in prison, where he immersed himself in the works of Black and Latin American revolutionaries, from Che Guevara to Malcolm X. After returning to the streets of New York, he quickly made a name for himself in freestyle battles, while relentlessly honing his technique, flow and razor-sharp lyrical craft.

He made his first major mark with the mixtape Revolutionary Vol. 1 (2001). Its combination of minimalist boom bap, technically intricate rhymes, uncompromising lyrics and a heavy political charge earned him underground credibility almost overnight. Recorded quickly, on a minimal budget and released independently, the project laid the foundation for the path he would follow throughout his career. Rather than signing with one of the major labels, he deliberately chose to build his career on his own terms.

This was followed by Revolutionary Vol. 2, The 3rd World and numerous high-profile collaborations. His music tackles subjects ranging from religion, colonialism and institutional racism to class struggle and social inequality. And his convictions extend beyond his lyrics: among other things, he helped fund the construction of an orphanage and school in Afghanistan and regularly takes part in various humanitarian initiatives.

Immortal Technique is an MC who stands behind his words: a top-tier lyricist with a ruthless flow, a “rapper’s rapper” and one of the most uncompromising voices in underground hip-hop worldwide.

Before our guest takes the stage, two Ljubljana underground veterans with very different styles will be warming things up. First up is the raspy-voiced street poet, member of the notorious Munje rec. crew and dark boom-bap specialist Vuki Vuk. Then comes veteran, exceptional lyricist, seasoned stage performer and sharp social critic Samo Boris, who is currently working on his new album Čas med koncem vica in izbruhom smeha.

Music policy: hip hop

Admission: €30 presale, €35 on the day of the concert

Quattro, €90: Klemen Klemen (10 Sep), La Coka Nostra (17 Sep), Grandmaster Flash (9 Oct), Immortal Technique (17 Oct) — available exclusively at Big Nose Shop and at the Gala Hala events, limited number of tickets

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BALANS (SI): prisila ne prinese pokoritve — ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT

+ SV. PSETA (SRB)

after: JUPI TER

A new record, a mystical Gala Hala, a cruel world, the same old restlessness. balans are coming to Gala Hala to celebrate the release of their new album prisila ne prinese pokoritve — an ethereal force that refuses to remain trapped between four studio walls and your headphones, demanding a stage, volume and performance.

For the occasion, Gala Hala itself will take on a new form. The space will be transformed into a mystical world created by Serbian artist Veshta Ishtar, turning the concert into a fully immersive visual experience — a landscape where the familiar can suddenly feel strange, and where the line between concert and hallucination begins to blur.

Opening the night will be sv. Pseta, making their Ljubljana debut all the way from Belgrade. Expect just the right amount of noise, energy and Balkan curse to make it perfectly clear that nobody is getting out of this innocent.

For the after, Jupi Ter will take over the DJ booth with a special guitar-energy-inspired selection prepared exclusively for the occasion. No brakes, no rules, no unnecessary questions.

Prepare yourselves for a night where balance is quickly lost.

BALANS: Balans are a Ljubljana-based bunkerpop/art punk duo formed by Andrej Pervanje and Kristin Čona, who have been creating together since 2013. The group occupies a space within the contemporary musical avant-garde, combining the pathos of Yugoslav punk with contemporary performance practices, with parallels stretching from Belgrade to Manchester. They are known for their distinctly artistic approach to both music and visual presentation, frequently collaborating with a wide range of artists, fashion designers and photographers.

SV. PSETA: Sv. Pseta are a Belgrade trio who have already achieved cult status on the local underground scene through a handful of releases. Their sound is unpredictable and untamed, built from a unique blend of instrumental punk, surf, garage rock and noise. They are known for energetic, cathartic performances that quickly pull the audience into their wild and unruly canine playground.

JUPI TER: A Ljubljana-based duo with a soft spot for obscure tracks and a passion for exploring wider musical horizons, Jupi Ter weave together electronic and organic styles, investigating their unusual connections while delivering plenty of infectious pleasure along the way.

POSTER DESIGN: Tina Ocvirk

Music policy: art punk / bunkerpop / garage rock / healthy punk

Admission: €15 presale, €20 on the day of the concert

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CODEFENDANTS (USA) 

A band is coming to town that’s an explosion of energy, hard-hitting riffs and an unstoppable punk-rap hybrid. Codefendants blur the lines between genres, delivering a raw, honest and socially charged live show that leaves absolutely no room for indifference.

Fat Mike (NOFX) started a new project, joining forces with Sam King (Get Dead) and rapper Julio “Ceschi” Ramos. Three seasoned musicians from the punk and hip-hop worlds, united by a desire to bring together the genres they love—punk (rock) and hip-hop—and enrich them with a whole range of other musical influences.

The result is a unique and seriously hard-to-pin-down sound that moves between hip-hop, new wave, punk rock, electronics, Latin rhythms and plenty more. They’ve dubbed the genre crime wave. The lyrics draw heavily from everyday life, dragging various outsiders and outcasts into the spotlight, along with addiction, war, poverty, twisted political games, loneliness—in other words, the inconvenient fact that life isn’t exactly a piece of cake for everyone.

They may not have been around for all that long, but they’ve quickly made a name for themselves with their uncompromising approach and powerful stage presence. Which means it won’t be long before we get our chance to get blown away on the sunny side of the Alps as well!

Music policy: punk rock / hip hop / new wave / electronica / latino / indie / crime wave

Admission: €23 presale, €28 on the day of the concert

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JOŠ GORI

“Još Gori are already well beyond the boundaries of the regional music scene — or perhaps it would be more accurate to say: above it.”
Zoran Stajčić, Ravno do dna

“It’s difficult to compare Još Gori to Goribor, but it’s a comparison that almost makes itself, so I’ll dare to say in the end: Još Gori are even better.”
Boris Abramović, Music Box

Following sold-out shows in Novi Sad, Belgrade, Zagreb and Škofja Loka, one of the most talked-about new bands from the region is coming to Ljubljana for the first time — Još Gori.

The band was born at the intersection of uncompromising poetic force and bold musical experimentation. Their sound is a powerful blend of hypnotic, dark atmospheres and raw, deeply felt lyricism. Behind the band are three well-known figures from the independent music scene. At the forefront is Aleksandar Stojković – ST, legendary frontman and driving force behind the cult band Goribor, whose dark poetic vision is once again hypnotising audiences. Building sonic landscapes around his unmistakable voice and lyrics are brothers Alen and Nenad Sinkauz — acclaimed musicians, composers, instrumentalists and producers known for their fearless exploration of sound and award-winning film scores. We also remember them well at Gala Hala as members of the unforgettable East Rodeo.

Još Gori will take the stage at Gala Hala for the first time in front of a Ljubljana audience, presenting their debut album Raj na zemlji.

Music policy: hypnotic rock / trip-hop / post-rock / urban blues / spoken word

Admission: presale €17; €20 on the day of the concert

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LION’S LAW (FR)

MESS (MEX)

BREAKOUT (FR)

Punkrockers, save the date! A fast and furious night is coming your way, tailor-made for anyone who lives for a little unconventional exercise and singing along with the bands from the front row. At the end of November, the walls and stage of Gala Hala will once again be shaking to the sound of fast, loud rhythms brought to us by three representatives of the punk rock scene.

Lion’s Law are considered one of the strongest names on the contemporary Oi! and street punk scene. With their distinctive mix of anthemic choruses, raw energy and relentless live performances, they’ve conquered stages around the world and played some of the biggest punk and Oi! festivals out there. Their sound combines the traditions of street punk with modern production and undeniable stage charisma.

Hailing from Guadalajara, MESS have become one of the hottest names on the international Oi! and street punk scene in recent years. Drawing inspiration from classic Oi! and UK82 punk, they turn it all into raw, melodic and ridiculously infectious street anthems. With releases on Pirates Press Records and shows across Europe and the Americas under their belt, they’ve built a reputation as a band you absolutely need to experience live.

Breakout have been spreading chaos and the energy of the French punk scene since 2010. Their aggressive and uncompromising sound draws heavily from UK82 classics as well as bands like The Casualties and Total Chaos. They’re known for wild shows, unstoppable energy and proper punkrocker performances that always leave the audience thoroughly worked out—and heading home with slightly hoarse voices.

Come shake the dancefloor!

Music policy: punk / HC / Oi! / punk rock / street punk

Admission: presale €23; €28 on the day of the event

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