Belgrade Beer Fest 2012

Hot summer nights at Belgrade’s Ušće, rock ‘n’ roll and beer… Belgrade Beer Fest is celebrating its first anniversary and during its “birthday” that will last for 6 days, from August 14th till August 19th, we can expect record number of visitors.

According to the British “The Independent” one of the top 20 world events not to be missed, Belgrade Beer Fest has become the biggest Beer Festival in Southeastern Europe.

On the occasion of this jubilee, Beer Fest has prepared a little present for loyal fans – one additional, sixth, day of the Festival. During the Fest visitors will have opportunity to see some of the biggest names of the local music scene, as well as from the region – Vampiri, Obojeni program, Pekinška patka, Ritam nereda, Plavi orkestar, Crvena jabuka, LoveHunters…

The first day is reserved for “newcomers”, bands performing for the first time at Belgrade Beer Fest. During next three days the winners of the Beer Fest’s competition for young bands will have the unique opportunity to prove themselves in front of the audience.

This significant festival destination of the nation’s capital exceeds numerous summer manifestations and over time, since the first Beer Fest in 2003, it has had over a half a million of visitors each year. The key of success are rich music program based on rock ‘n’ roll sound, wide range of domestic and foreign beer brands, and free entrance.

Each year Beer Fest is followed by rich side program, as well as social campaigns emphasizing the environmental protection including the workshops on recycling.

Belgrade Beer Fest 2012 – Program:

Tuesday, August 14th

The Horsemen

Toni Montano

Viva Vox Choir

BBF Band – Belgrade Blues Factory

Kiki Lesendrić i Piloti

Električni Orgazam

Plejboj

Vampiri

Serbian DOO-WOP is back. After the incredible success of the single “Ramalamadingdond” and the soundtracks for the cult Serbian film “Mi nismo anđeli” by Srdjan Dragojević in the early 90-ties, the representatives of a music direction defined as something like Rockabilly & Rockabilly Pop music will surprise some old fans performing live at this year’s Belgrade Beer Fest. Unique style and dark shades in the manner of Blues Brothers and Roy Orbison have become the band’s trademark. This is the first time “Vampiri” are performing at Beer Fest and they will be entering the stage half an hour after the midnight.

Wednesday, August 15th

Aman Zaman

Evil Eva

Obojeni program

Hypnotized

Hladno pivo

Vlatko Stefanovski

The legendary Macedonian guitarist and former member of the band “Leb i Sol” will be performing once again at Beer Fest at 22.45. His fans already know what to expect from this world renowned guitarist who is also performing as a member of The Kings of Strings, the trio that has already had several noticeable performances in the nation’s capital.

Rambo Amadeus

Rambo Amadeus is a symbol of unique concert spectacles. Antonije Pušić, better known across the region as Rambo Amadeus, guarantees us an unforgettable concert at this year’s Beer Fest. Musician, song writer and “media manipulator”, having joined the names John Rambo and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart became one and only Rambo Amadeus. His concerts are never a simple performance, but a mix of music improvisations and humor. Often satirical texts, and combination of different musical genres, have contributed to this unique musician on the local music scene to become a symbol of authentic concert performances and fun.

Prodigy Real Tribute Band

Thursday, August 16th

Impuls

Texas flood

Ritam nereda

Zoran Predin & CoverLover

Galija

A band from the town of Niš, that celebrated 35 years of existence last year, has prepared an interesting performance for the visitors of Beer Fest, where the band will be performing the singles from the latest album “Mesto pored prozora” from 2010, as well as some of the famous singles such as “Još uvek sanjam”, the song that was polled by the listeners of Radio 202 one of 60 greatest songs released by PGP-RTB/PGP-RTS. “Galija”, led by Nenad Milosavljević, will be entering the stage at 22.45.

Dado Topić & Time After Time

Psihomodo pop

Pekinška patka

Friday, August 17th

Nijagara

VeTO!

Tight Sweaters ‐ Moloko & Roisin Murphy Real Tribute

Bilja Krstić & Bistik orchestra

Plavi orkestar

One of the most popular exYU bands will be performing at this year’s Beer Fest at 21.00 where they will perform some good oldies – “Suada”, “Bolje biti pijan nego star”… as well as some new singles. Since the founding of the band in 1983 in Sarajevo, “Plavi orkestar” has released 8 albums and has had over 3,500 concerts around the world.

YU grupa

Zabranjeno pušenje

One of the most popular bands of the 80-ties of the last century, that has had several hundreds of thousands of sold records, is returning to Belgrade Beer Fest. Visitors will have the opportunity to hear once again the singles that have entered the history of exYU rock music. Since the very beginning, the band was closely connected to the legendary radio and TV satiric show “Top lista nadrealista”. Fans know what to expect and the most famous Dr. in our music, Dr. Nele Karajlić, will be entering the stage at 11.45.

Inspektor Blaža i kljunovi

Queen Real Tribute Band

Dejan Petrović Big Band

Saturday, August 18th

Sharks, Snakes & Planes

Berklee Groove

Love Hunters

Crvena jabuka

Siddharta

Orthodox celts

The sounds of green Ireland are traditionally brought to us at Belgrade Beer Fest by Orthodox Celts who will treat their loyal fans with another exceptional performance fifteen minutes after midnight. This Belgrade band has become the traditional guest at Beer Fest since the band has performed at every Fest, except in 2004 due to technical problems. The band is traditionally celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a concert bringing us the unique sound of Irish music combined with rock elements.

Kiril Džajkovski

PETE TONG

Sunday, August 19th

Angels

Zona B

Đura i mornari

“Lavovski cug” – competition finals

Valentino

Partibrejkers

Van Gogh

Belgrade legends “Van Gogh” stand for powerful concerts and great guirar riffs. Belgrade’s legends need no introduction when performing live at Belgrade Beer Fest. This year they are performing at the very end of the Fest, on the last day when they will be entering the stage fifteen minutes before midnight. After the 25th anniversary (2011), successful tour in Canada & USA, and MTV Adria award for the Best Adriatic Act (2007), the band is continuing the tradition of great sound. After a string of hits that have been inscribed in the history of Serbian rock music, the single “Neko te ima” was pooled by the listeners of Radio 202 one of 60 greatest songs released by PGP-RTB/PGP-RTS.

Jailbreak – G’N’R Real Tribute