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− | [[ŠKUC Ropot]] has been the most important concert | + | [[ŠKUC Ropot]] has been the single most important concert organiser and promoter in Slovenia/ex-Yugoslavia during the 80s and 90s. It was established at the beginning of the 80s as an alternative/punk rock music section of ŠKUC, spearheaded by the legendary punk ideologue, activist and radio DJ Igor Vidmar. |
− | Originating with the organisational arm of the | + | Originating with the organisational arm of the most important rock event, the legendary 'Novi Rock' festival (1980-2000), organised by Radio Študent (RŠ), ROPOT was established as a promotional arm of the ŠKUC Association and record label. ROPOT has been an independent entity since 2000. |
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It was ŠKUC Association and especially ROPOT section that organised the majority of concerts of international artists and a number of concerts by local musicians, it was the first to publish fanzines, records. | It was ŠKUC Association and especially ROPOT section that organised the majority of concerts of international artists and a number of concerts by local musicians, it was the first to publish fanzines, records. | ||
− | Among the bands and | + | Among the bands and internationally acclaimed musicians brought by ROPOT on Slovene stages were: D.O.A., Sonic Youth, Swans, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Einsturzende Neubauten, Test Department, Lou Reed, Virgin Prunes, Diamanda Gallas, [[Laibach]], The Fall, Nirvana, David Bowie, Patti Smith, Butthole Surfers, Henry Rollins Band, Nico, Smashing Pumpkins, Benjamin Zepheniah, Little Axe. |
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Revision as of 21:12, 5 June 2010
See also
External links
- ŠKUC website (in English)