Music Ignites Gata De Gorgos

Live euphony and section pridefulness will return centre shape successful Gata de Gorgos connected Friday August 1 arsenic nan much-anticipated Festigata returns arsenic portion of nan town’s yearly patron saint festivities. Organised by nan Department of Festivities and led by Councillor Yolanda Leyda, nan arena forms portion of nan summertime celebrations successful honour of nan Santísimo Cristo del Calvario, a profoundly rooted contented successful nan taste life of nan town.

Held each August, nan patron saint celebrations blend belief devotion and organization joyousness done parades, processions, bull runs, fireworks, concerts and communal dinners, drafting residents and visitors alike. Festigata adds a modern flavour to nan celebrations, acting arsenic a level for some emerging and established euphony acts.

Since its early editions, Festigata has established itself arsenic 1 of nan astir important summertime euphony events successful nan Marina Alta, known for its promotion of euphony successful Valencian, close-knit ambiance and divers philharmonic styles. Past performers see Xavi Sarrià, Smoking Souls, La Fúmiga, Jazzwoman, Maluks and El Diluvi. The 2024 edition, headlined by Zoo, was a awesome success.

Ska, reggae and rock

This year, nan evening will statesman pinch Diàspora, a section favourite bidding farewell pinch a lively fusion of ska, reggae and rock.

Following them is Abril, a rising prima from Benissa. With a inheritance successful poesy and theatre, Abril blends lyrical extent pinch soft indie-pop melodies. Her latest medium Instruccions per estimar una cirera explores affectional vulnerability, desire and empowerment, and has been praised for its friendly soundscapes and evocative lyrics. A regular astatine festivals successful nan País Valencià, she is progressively being recognised for her creator authenticity and beardown shape presence. Her capacity astatine Festigata is expected to beryllium 1 of nan night’s highlights.

Closing nan evening will beryllium Zetak, an electro-folk set from Navarre that combines Basque lyrics pinch physics beats. Their energetic unrecorded shows person earned them a loyal pursuing crossed Spain.

As always, nan bar’s proceeds will support nan 2026 Gata festivities.