Estonian Punk Song Festival

Estonian Punk Song Festival

Estonian Punk Song Festival was an event, that took place on 7th july 2008 in Rakvere, where popular Estonian punk songs were performed by proffesional choirs.

The author of the concept and the producer was Üllar Saaremäe, host Peeter Volkonski, art director Hardi Volmer and head conductor Hirvo Surva. Before the song festival, there was a procession from Rakvere to Rakvere Vallimäe. The festival was opened by Estonian president Toomas Hendrik Ilves.

Total 71 choirs with 1700 singers took part of the event. Attendance was 5000. After the song festival, there was a punk concert, where participated Estonian punk bands like Süütu Vanaema, ZLO, Streptococcus Pyogenes, Singer Vinger and The Flowers of Romance.

References

* [http://www.rakvere.ee/index.php?main=848 Schedule]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/eemeez/sets/72157605519992360/ Picture gallery]


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