Pula is the place to be this year as the live music just doesn't stop.
The Backstage Live Festival brings together eight concerts to the Croatian city of Pula. The festival spans from May until December and takes place at two of the city's most iconic venues. In May and June, the Istrian National Theater (INK) with its excellent acoustics, will be used. In July and August, the festival ventures outside to the amazing setting and backdrop of Pula's spectacular 2,000 year old amphitheatre.
The Christian McBride's Big Band:
The six time Grammy winner and world's finest double bassist Christian McBride will open the Jazz Festival with the seventeen piece ''The Christian McBride's Big Band'' on the 9th of May, 2018. The American Jazz virtuoso has recorded over 300 albums with leading world musicians of various genres. He has also recorded fourteen albums alone. During the Pula concert, ''The Christian McBride's Big Band'' will offer a live performance of the last and Grammy winning album entitled "Bringin 'It".
Amira Medunjanin and Trondheim Solistene:
In August, the Bosnia and Herzegovina singer Amira Medunjanin will share the stage with the Trondheim Soloists. The musical ensemble of string players from Norway, along with Amira and her incredible voice, will perform at Pula arena on the 3rd of August, 2018.
Charles Aznavour:
With a career spanning over seventy years and with over 1,200 songs recorded and 180 million sales achieved, the legendary Charles Aznavour will grace the Pula coliseum on the 16th of August, 2018.With his unique tenor voice, he has has often been dubbed France’s Frank Sinatra.
Often performing in both French and English, and playing tracks from her upcoming album ''Anthem'' (due for release on the 31st of August, 2018 ) will be the American vocalist Madeleine Peyroux. She will be bringing her unique and expressive funk/blues and jazz style to Pula on the 10th of December, 2018.
Location: The Istrian National Theatre (INK)
9th of May, 2018 - The Christian McBride's Big Band
26th of May, 2018 - James Carter's Elektrik Outlet
28th of June, 2018 - Avishai Cohen
26th of September, 2018 - Lizz Wright - Tickets
10th of December, 2018 - Madeleine Peyroux
Location: Pula Arena
8th of July, 2018 - Elvis Costello and The Imposters
3rd of August, 2018 - Amira Medunjanin and Trondheim Solistene
16th of August - Charles Aznavour
Tickets are available for all these events here, and more information on Backstage LIVE can be found by clicking here.
Other festivals with their previews on Total Croatia News include:
Sea Star Festival in Umag - 24th of May - 27th of May, 2018
Seasplash Festival in Pula - 19th of July - 22nd of July, 2018
Dimensions Festival in Pula - 29th of August - 2nd of September, 2018
Outlook Festival in Pula - 5th of September - 9th of September, 2018
Other concerts with their previews on Total Croatia News include:
Roger Waters in Zagreb - 6th of May, 2018
Lado in Pula - 6th of July, 2018
Iron Maiden in Zagreb - 24th of July, 2018
