Theatre performances, concerts, literary evenings, museums and galleries, cinemas or simply buskers...they all enrich our lives and we enjoy them immensely. Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus all cultural institutions in Slovenia are closed, but this has not stopped Slovenians from staying in touch with culture as culture is now knocking on their doors.

Musicians were the first in Slovenia to take action as they performed on their balconies, in front of their open windows and in their gardens on 15 March at 18.00. In their online invitation, the musicians stressed that this is their present to all those Slovenians who are following instructions and staying at home because they care. Vlado Kreslin played guitar on his balcony, the drums of Dejan Tamše, percussion player and BUMfest’s art director, could be heard loud and clear, some musicians were joined by their children, forming family bands and, in doing so, thrilling their neighbours and online admirers. Another round of performances followed the next Sunday. Many musicians invited audiences into their living rooms by streaming their masterpieces online.

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