Guča Brass Festival 2013

The festival of trumpet, one of the most famous manifestations in Serbia, is taking place for the 53rd time from August 5th till August 11th in Guča. For a half a century authentic sound of trumpet, great time and the unique festival atmosphere in Guča have been attracting hundreds of tourists from around the world.

Guča Brass Festival 2013 – Program:

Monday, August 5th

Opening of the Festival (Festival’s host is Emir Kusturica, film director) – at the Monument to a Trumpet-  10 am

Opening of the exhibition of old handicrafts – churchyard – 2 pm

Opening of the art exhibitions – Museum of Trumpet – 5 pm

Cultural and artistic program of the pre-competition centers 8 pm

Tuesday, August 6th

Touristic postcard “Greetings from Dragačevo” – excursion for journalists – 11 am

Cultural and artistic program “Houseleek” – stage of the Center for Culture – 2 pm

Opening of the exhibition of economy – sports center – 4 pm

Journalists day – program of one of the media houses – 5 pm

Cultural and artistic program of the pre-competition centers -8 pm

Wednesday, August 7th

Touristic postcard “Greetings from Dragačevo” – excursion for visitors – 11 am

Cultural and artistic program “Houseleek” – stage of the Center for Culture 19,00 * 17,00 * Presentation of books and publications – Museum of Trumpet – 2 am

Performance “They won- they deserved it” – stage of the Center for Culture – 8 am

Thursday, August 8th

Cultural and artistic program “Houseleek” – stage of the Center for Culture – 2 am

Children’s day – program in the churchyard – 5 pm

Competition of young brass bands – stage of the Center for Culture – 6 pm

International competition of brass bands – at the stadium 8 pm

Concert of Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra – at the stadium – 10 pm

Friday, August 9th

Cultural and artistic program “Houseleek” – stage of the Center for Culture – 11 am

The competition of Zdravičari (those who propose toasts), the national costumes contest – stage of the Center for Culture – 1 pm

The all-around people’s tournament in traditional sport disciplines – stadium – 2 pm

Festival parade – streets of Guča – 5 pm

Semifinals of senior brass bands – stage of the Center for Culture – 7 pm

Night of religious music – stage of the Center for Culture – 9 pm

Midnight concert of brass bands – at the stadium – 11 pm

Saturday, August 10th

Wakening call of the trumpeters – streets of Guča – 7 am

Festival parade – streets of Guča – 10 am

Improvisation of traditional Dragačevo wedding – stage of the Center for Culture – 12 pm

Cultural and artistic program “Houseleek” – stage of the Center for Culture – 4 pm

Cultural and artistic program of the guests from abroad – 5:30 pm

Night of religious music – stage of the Center for Culture – 6 pm

Final competition of brass bands (seniors) – at the stadium – 9 pm

Concert of Dejan Petrović Big Band – at the stadium – 12 am

Sunday, August 11th

Concert of the winners of 53rd Guča Festival – stage of the Center for Culture – 3 pm

Concert of Goran Bregović and the Orchestra for weddings and funerals – at the stadium – 5 pm

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