World-class music stars are coming to Šibenik soon - American group Arrested Development! This esteemed band has transcended the boundaries of their genre and country, garnering fans worldwide. This summer, they are headlining the second PREACH THE RIČ Festival, held on August 16th and 17th at Martinska in Šibenik, Croatia. Filip Phat Phillie Ivelja, a pioneer of the domestic hip hop scene, DJ, and co-founder of Blackout Hip-Hop, is also a participant in this festival. He returns for the second year in a row, not only as a performer but also as an advisor, recognizing the importance of such a musical event featuring big global names on our coast.
Phat Phillie lists five reasons why you shouldn't miss Arrested Development and the PREACH THE RIČ hip hop festival at Martinska:
1. Arrested Development is one of the most innovative hip hop bands that have forever changed the sound and direction of hip hop with their presence on the global scene. They perform with a large band, and the ambiance at Martinska in the peak of summer should be magical.
2. Arrested Development won two Grammys in 1993 for Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance.
3. Their songs "Tennessee," "Mr. Wendal," "Revolution," and "People Everyday" were major global hits and are still played at parties, festivals, clubs, and radio stations worldwide. Even if you're not a big fan of Arrested Development, these songs will certainly be familiar to you.
4. Speech (the main MC and founder) is one of the most intelligent rappers ever and is very dedicated to his activism for the rights of all oppressed people in America and the world. His message is needed now more than ever.
5. PREACH THE RIČ is currently the only specialized hip hop festival in Croatia, and we must preserve it at all costs. After last year's debut with domestic and regional acts, the organizers from Pozitivan Ritam, with the help of the Šibenik group HRAM, Blackout Hip-Hop, and CMA Promotion, have raised the bar this year. They are bringing not only global stars Arrested Development to Martinska but also Detroit rapper of our origin, Valid, and his partner DJ Head, who was one of Eminem's first and closest collaborators, Belgrade hip hop champions Bad Copy in full lineup (Ajs, Wikluh, and Timbe), plus many other local underground rap favorites (BARS, 40industry, Pećo...). See you at Martinska on August 16th and 17th in the beautiful ambiance of the Šibenik archipelago, where top rap sounds will resonate like a thousand Darkwood drums!
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PREACH THE RIČ Festival
The second edition of the PREACH THE RIČ Festival will be held on August 16th and 17th on the Martinska peninsula opposite the old town Šibenik. On a stage in the middle of a pine forest with the most beautiful view of the Adriatic, many other attractive names will also perform.
Friday, August 16: Bad Copy, Valid & DJ Head, Bars, Podrumatik, Mleeksah, Antebiotik, Groove Playaz, NVNZEN.
Saturday, August 17: Arrested Development, Phat Phillie, One II Many, DJ Odie, DJ Dan, 40 Industries, Bolest, Pećo, D-Boe, Re:tro Flava.
As a true hip hop festival, PREACH THE RIČ also offers various content such as: Barber shop by the famous Medo Mijagi, graffiti art, hip hop quiz, recording of the Preachanje podcast, vinyl store, various sports... Every festival visitor also has the right to use the on-site camp.
Tickets for PREACH THE RIČ
Festival tickets are available for 55 euros, daily tickets for Friday are 25 euros, and for Saturday 30 euros. They are available at this link: Purchase Tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at all Entrio & Core Event sales points (physical and online), and they will be available at the festival entrance.
