The unique Japanese band Yamato will be giving a spectacular concert at the National Palace of Culture (NDK) on June 23. It will start at 8pm and ticket prices vary from 25 to 50 leva.
Yamato has given concerts around the world, but this will be their first time in Bulgaria. The uniqueness thing about the band – its drums. They include traditional Japanese drums, called Uadaiko. The band travels with a few dozens different drums, including Uadaiko, which were made from wood about 400 years ago.
The style of their music is a combination of traditional Japanese music and modern rhythms. The show will have music, dance, meditation, and theatre. The band was established in 1993 and consists of 11 men and women. Including women in the performers is said to be revolutionary in relation to Japanese traditions. The philosophy of the band is the belief that drum rhythms, like the heard beat, are the pulse of life.
Also on June 23 Ill Nino is performing at Sofia’s Hristo Botev Hall at 8pm. Tickets are 25 leva, in advance, and 35 leva if bought on the day and can be bought on Ticketstream’s website or their shops.
The band will present their fourth album Enigma, which came out earlier this year. Previous albums include Revolution Revolution (2001), Confessions (2003) and One National Underground (2006).
The legendary Red Hot Chilli Peppers are holding a concert in Indjija, Serbia, 45km from Belgrade. Although the band will not visit Bulgaria, their Bulgarian fans will have the chance to see the Peppers in Serbia. Sofia Music Enterprises has organised a trip at the cost of 140-150 leva. The price includes a return bus ticket and ticket for the concert. The concert in Serbia will be the only concert the band will give in Eastern Europe during their European tour this year. For more specific information of where to buy tickets, go to Ticketpro.bg.
This year Kavarna town (on the Bulgarian coast) is back with its popular rock and metal concerts. Heaven and Hell (with musicians from the world-renowned Black Sabbath) will open the Kaliakra Rock Fest. The following day will see the legendary Motorhead take to the stage. Their concert will start at 8pm at Kaliakra stadium in Kavarna. Tickets are 30 leva and can be bought from Ticketstream’s shops, NDK, and Eventim.bg.
The band will arrive on June 28. The show in Bulgaria will be part of Motorhead’s European tour, which started in May. During the tour the band are showcasing their latest album Kiss of Death.
Manowar will also visit Kavarna on June 30, tickets are 30-50 leva. The concerts are jointly organised by Joker Media and the municipality of Kavarna.
On July 6, Led Zeppelin’s vocalist Robert Plant will be performing at the Kaliakra stadium.
Trash metal band Sepltura are giving a concert in Kavarna on August 15. The concert will be part of another rock festival, Trash Til Death.
Eccentric pop and rock singer Pink is performing on July 1 at the Akademik stadium, Sofia. Tickets are between 30 and 50 leva with the first 3000 tickets at a promotional price of 20 leva.
Pink’s visit to Bulgaria, her first, will be part of the music festival Arena Muzika, organised by Sofia Music Enterprises. She is coming to Bulgaria with her father, who has been her manager since she was 24 years old. A further 50 people will be joining Pink as part of her tour. Rumours have it that during Pink’s stay in Sofia, (in a five star hotel), the singer has requested US newspapers so she can be kept informed about domestic and foreign news. She has also requested that her apartment and make up room have palm trees and other fresh green plants.
As an animal supporter and committed vegetarian, she has never eaten meat, Pink will have traditional Bulgarian vegetarian meals cooked for her. Apparently she has also requested that fresh vegetables be provided so that she can make her own salad.
Marilyn Manson, the controversial gothic-metal star, is also visiting Bulgaria the summer. His concert will be held on July 4 at Akademik stadium and will also be part of this year’s Arena Muzika festival (the festival included Iron Maiden on June 6 and the Pink’s upcoming concert). Tickets cost between 20 and 50 leva. For this price, fans for the darkest metal will get “two for the price one” as the popular band Type O Negative will be supporting Manson at his personal invitation.
Manson’s concert in Bulgaria will be just a month after his newest album, Eat Me, Drink Me, came out. Apart from Ticketpro.bg, tickets can also be bough from NDK.
Ballad king Michael Bolton will give a concert on July 5, in NDK’s Hall 1 at 8pm. Tickets cost 25-70 leva.
Bolton will, however, be in direct competition with popular violinist Vanessa Mae who is also performing in Sofia on July 5. Her concert will be at the Winter Palace of Sport. The artist will be supported on stage by the Classic FM orchestra.
Mae’s newest album Choreography has motifs of music from various parts of the world. Tickets can be bought from Ticketstream’s website, or their shops around the country.
