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PROGRAM FINALA NATIONALA/ NATIONAL FINAL VINERI/FRIDAY 14.09

Piata Mica 19h00 FLAVIUS HOSU GARA BAND SHUFFLED EXISTENCE MAGNUM OPUS D’EAGLE WILDER

GUESTS

TWIN (BE) MANDINGA (RO)

FINALA INTERNATIONALA/ INTERNATIONAL FINAL SAMBATA/SATURDAY 15.09

Piata Mica 19h00

RESTART UNPLUGGED (HR) VIKTOR (BE) GUSTAF LINDSTEIN MODIN (SE) BROTHERS IN ARMS (NO) MUTE (RO) ARCTICA (SI) JOHN DOE (FR)

GUESTS

LALA BAND (RO)

AFTERPARTY @ OLDIES PUB

AFTERPARTY @ OLDIES PUB

FINALA NATIONALA/NATIONAL FINALS VINERI/FRIDAY 14.09

PIATA MICA 19:00

FLAVIUS HOSU (Rock) The only finalist who will perform solo this year is only 12 year old!

Flavius is the kind of drummer that manages to get everybody up and cheering through his energetic and unpredictable improvisations that can cover almost every musical genre. Although very young, he has already had over 50 performances on stages and TV, winning numerous distinctions. A must see!

Singurul finalist anul acesta care va interpreta solo are doar 12 ani!

Flavius Hosu este genul de percutionist care reuseste sa ridice pe toata lumea in picioare prin improvizatiile sale energice si imprevizibile care pot acoperi, conform spuselor sale, aproape toate genurile muzicale. Desi atat de tanar, a avut deja peste 50 de aparitii pe scena si la TV, obtinand numeroase premii. Trebuie vazut!

MAGNUM OPUS (Rock) A young alternative rock band coming out of Bucharest, Magnum Opus crystalizes in their original compositions, a vast array of influences from the current alternative scene and the glorious 70s while adding some funky and epic flavors to the combination.

Magnum Opus este o trupa tanara de rock alternativ din Bucuresti.

Cristalizand o paleta larga de influente in compozitiile proprii, de la rockul alternativ actual si perioada de glorie a anilor ’70 alaturi de note funky si epice care fac sunetul trupei usor identificabil.

WILDER (Rock) Wilder is a band that certainly lives up to their name! Their fast-paced style resonates both with the melodic and heavier sides of the best alternative and hardcore outfits around. Wilder has an original touch and charisma which are only surpassed by their sheer enthusiasm.

O trupa al care-i nume i se potriveste perfect: Wilder! Abordand un stil rapid care rezoneaza atat cu partile melodioase, cat si mai dure ale celor mai tari trupe alternative si hardcore intr-un fel propriu si carismatic, depasit doar de entuziasmul lor absolut, Wilder trebuie vazuti!

FINALA NATIONALA/NATIONAL FINALS VINERI/FRIDAY 14.09

SHUFFLED EXISTENCE (Alternative Rock) When Adela Ursachi founded the band two years ago she never thought about following any particular style but rather to find a unique sound.

Since then they have never looked back and tried to do something different with every song, borrowing bits and pieces from alternative indie bands, mixing them with jazz and blues.

Cand Adela Ursachi a fondat trupa in urma cu doi ani, nu s-a gandit sa urmeze vreun stil anume ci doar sa-si formeze o amprenta sonora aparte. De atunci nu s-au mai uitat in urma si au incercat sa aduca ceva nou si diferit in fiecare piesa, avand ca inspiratie soundul alternative, la care au adaugat elemente din jazz si blues.

GARA BAND (Blues, Rock) At only 13 years old, Alex Petre, a blues guitar wunderkind, arrives for the second time at the Imagine Romania national finals. This time he’s back and better than ever, competing with his newly founded Gara Band, they are is looking to put on an explosive performance to take them all all the way.

La varsta de doar 13 ani, Alex Petre, un adevarat copil minune al bluesului, a fost deja calificat in finala nationala a Imagine Romania. Anul acesta, a reusit din nou sa se califice, de data asta alaturi de noua sa trupa, Gara Band, alaturi de care promite un show exploziv si eclectic.

D’EAGLE (Metal, Progressive) A passion for music and a love to perform on stage stand at the foundation of D’Eagle, a band whose musical style is hard to pinpoint but generally affiliates to alternative, screamo and hardcore metal.

Now that they’ve made it to the national finals, it’s time to show us what they’ve got!

Pasiunea pentru muzica si fiorul scenei stau la baza infiintarii trupei D’Eagle, al carui stil este greu de descris dar despre care se poate spune ca se incadreaza undeva intre alternative, screamo si hardcore metal.

Acum ca s-au calificat in finala nationala vor trebui sa arate despre ce vorbeau.

TRUPE INVITATE/GUEST BANDS VINERI/FRIDAY 14.09

MANDINGA (Latino, Balkan, Pop) Presently one of the most successful Romanian music exports, this seven piece band is “playing happiness” as they like to say, through their dancefloor shaking mix of balkan, latin and world music that has gained them recognition worldwide after they represented Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest this year.

Probabil unul din cele mai de succes exporturi muzicale Romanesti ale momentului, un septet care “canta fericire”, dupa cum ei insisi sustin, prin mixul eclectic si extrem de dansabil de elemente balkan, latino si world music cu care s-au facut remarcati in intreaga lume dupa aparitia la Eurovision de anul acesta.

TWIN (Electro Acoustic Pop) A project which takes a bits and pieces from the ambient sound and layered vocals, adds acoustic folk finger picking techniques and sounds from vintage synths in order to create an original experimental soundscape which tells experiences related to life, love and imaginary characters through simple and honest lyrics.

Un proiect care pune laolalta sunete ambientale alaturi de parti vocale multistratificate, adaugand tehnici de coarde ciupite si sunete de sintetizatoare vintage pentru a crea un camp sonor experimental care relateaza experiente legate de viata, dragoste si prieteni imaginari prin versuri simple si sincere.

FINALA INTERNATIONALA IMAGINE/ THE IMAGINE INTERNATIONAL FINAL

SAMBATA/SATURDAY 15.09

PIATA MICA 19:00

VIKTOR (Pop, Jazz) Pop and jazz, piano and vocals, original compositions with strong, intimate texts filled by rich melodies is what is Viktor all about. It’s no wonder these two beautiful ladies from Antwerp and their seductively powerful music brought them the laurels at this year’s Imagine Belgium national finals. They are now set to leave a strong impression in the international finals!

Pop si jazz, un pian si o voce, compozitii originale cu texte puternice si intime dublate de melodii bogate, cam asta inseamna Viktor. Nu e de mirare ca aceste doua frumoase domnisoare din Anvers si muzica lor seducatoare si in forta le-a adus laurii in finala nationala din acest an al Imagine Belgia. Cu siguranta vor lasa o impresie puternica si la finala internationala!

RESTART UNPLUGGED (Acoustic) Although they only exist in their current formation since 2011, with a minimal, mainly acoustic setup, Restart Unplugged have already played more than 40 gigs in Croatia and Slovenia alone. They electrify crowds everywhere they roam with their pop-rock compositions and original versions of all-time hits. Unplug, restart and sing-a-long with a charismatic vocalist and three talented instrumentalists.

Chiar daca nu exista in aceasta formula decat din 2011 si au un setup minimal si aproape exclusiv acustic, Restart Unplugged au deja la activ mai mult de 40 de concerte doar in Croatia si Slovenia.

Oriunde ar merge, electrizeaza publicul atat prin intermediul pieselor proprii, cat si prin intepretari proprii ale hiturilor pop-rock de ieri si azi. Scoateti din priza, restart si cantati alaturi de o voce carismatica si trei instrumentisti talentati.

JOHN DOE (Indie Psichedelic) What do you get when you add to contemporary indie rock some 60’s psychedelic madness? Well, John Doe of course! The band was born on a hot summer night in 2010 and since then have taken things so seriously that they were a clear favorite at this year’s Imagine France.

Get ready to rock with one of the coolest up and coming French bands!

Ce se obtine cand pui la un loc cu rockul indie contemporan putina nebunie psihedelica din anii ‘60? Ei bine, John Doe, bineinteles! Trupa a luat fiinta intr-o seara torida din vara lui 2010 si de atunci au luat lucrurile foarte serios, atat de serios incat au fost printre favoriti anul acesta la Imagine France. Pregatiti-va de rock!

FINALA INTERNATIONALA IMAGINE/ THE IMAGINE INTERNATIONAL FINAL

SAMBATA/SATURDAY 15.09

BROTHERS IN ARMS (Rock’n’roll) Inspired by the legendary Dire Straits album of the same name, the Norwegian rock and roll outfit has already opened for big names back home, shaking crowds with their straight riffs and infectious grooves.

Now they’re ready to bring the same energy and enthusiasm to the international finals of the Imagine Festival.

Inspirati de legendarul album cu nume omonim al celor de la Dire Straits, grupul norvegian de rock and roll deja a cantat in deschiderea unor nume mari in tara lor de bastina, zguduind multimile cu riffurile lor drepte si ritmurile infectiooase. Baietii sunt gata sa aduca aceeasi energie si entuziasm la finala internationala Imagine!

GUSTAV MODIN (Acoustic)

20 years old, Gustaf from Sweden definitely doesn’t lack versatility nor talent. He’s currently involved in a string of musical projects ranging from heavy metal to Jewish Klezmer to jazz and more recently funk and acoustic music. He conquered both the jury and the public at this year’s Imagine Sweden (Musik Direkt) with only a guitar and his voice!

La numai 20 de ani, Gustaf pare sa nu duca lipsa nici de talent, dar nici de versatilitate, dovada facand multimea de proiecte muzicale in care este implicat: de la heavy metal si muzica klezmer pana la jazz si cel mai recent funk si muzica acustica. A cucerit si juriul si publicul anul acesta la Imagine Sweden (Musik Direkt) doar cu o chitara si vocea sa!

ARCTICA (Progressive, Hard Rock)

Progressive and modern hard rock with an experimental mysterious twist that sends chills down the spine is what you’ll get from Arctica. Unusual time signatures, inspiration from classical music and a knack for arrangements and lyrics is all part of their charm and charisma. Arctica still manage to keep it warm with rich melodies that have now brought them victory at Imagine Slovenia.

Rock hard, modern, progresiv cu elemente misterioase care dau fiori, pe scurt Arctica. Pe acelasi continent muzical veti intalni de asemenea masuri neobisnuite, inspiratie din muzica clasica si o mare atentie acordata aranjamentelor si versurilor. Cu toate astea, prin melodiile lor, Arctica reusesc sa creeze o atmosfera calda, fapt care le-a adus victoria la Imagine Slovenia.

FINALA INTERNATIONALA IMAGINE/ THE IMAGINE INTERNATIONAL FINAL

SAMBATA/SATURDAY 15.09

MUTE (Rock, Alternative, Indie)

In spite of their name, this alternative rock band is very loud!

Get ready for a storm of funky guitar riffs, powerful vocals and a straight drum section powered by one of Romania’s most talented young female drummers! They won their national Imagine finals in 2011 and are aiming high at the Imagine Festival international finals.

In ciuda numelui pe care si l-au ales, aceasta trupa de rock alternativ este foarte galagioasa! Pregatiti-va pentru o furtuna de riffuri funky, vocaluri in forta si o sectie ritmica condusa de una din cele mai talentate tinere percutioniste din Romania! Au castigat finala nationala Imagine Romania in 2011 si tintesc la un loc pe podium si la finala internationala.

TRUPA INVITATA/GUEST BAND LALA BAND (Pop Rock)

One of the most popular young bands in Romania at the moment, Lala Band can easily be described as a national phenomenon after featuring in the sitcom “Betting on life”, releasing three blockbuster albums and playing sold out concerts all over the country!

Una din cele mai populare tinere trupe din Romania in momentul de fata care poate fi caracterizata cu usurinta ca un fenomen national. Trupa vedeta a serialului “Pariu cu viata”, ajuns la al treilea sezon, a lansat deja trei albume foarte bine vandute si a sustinut nenumarate concerte cu casa inchisa.

Imagine is a series of music competitions for young, fresh talent that is open to all styles of music. Pop bands compete with metal bands, electro versus rock, jazz versus hip hop, classical versus ska, world versus punk, anything goes!

Imagine inspires young people, both onstage and offstage to reach their full potential, creating independent people through independent music. Imagine is today one of the most unique and positive platforms for young musicians to develop themselves and their music.

Imagine is brought to you by JMI Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI) is the largest youth music NGO in the world, created in Brussels (Belgium) in 1945 with the mission to “enable young people to develop through music across all boundaries�. JMI is a global network providing opportunities for young people to engage with music.

The JMI network reaches over 5 million young people aged 13-30 per year through some 36,000 activities, which embrace all styles of music, and coordinates cross-border exchange opportunities on the international level.

Imagine Festival 2012 is organized by JM Romania with the support of JMI.

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JM Romania (Elite Art Club UNESCO) is one of the leading organizations promoting and developing the arts in Romania. Its activities reflect the values and principles of the United Nations for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO). JM Romania is focused on promotion of the Romanian culture, promotion of young artists, international intercultural collaboration, educational projects, visual arts projects and art shows.

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