Kikumu Film, Art and Music Festival Kicks Off in Jäneda
The Kikumu festival, featuring film, art, and music, opened on July 9 at the Jäneda Training Centre in Estonia with a diverse lineup of performers.
Jäneda, Estonia – The Kikumu film, art and music festival began on Thursday, July 9, at the Jäneda Training Centre. The opening day featured performances by Tõnis Mägi, Villemdrillem and Karl Killing, as well as the UK-based nine-piece ensemble Nubiyan Twist.
Vaiko Eplik & Eliit struck the first chords on the Park Stage, while inside the Konklaav stage, hip-hop producer Dew8's rock band Püha Põlev Vesi launched the indoor program. Shortly after, Villemdrillem and Karl Killing performed their joint EP "Kui tln juba magab" in full length with a live band for the first time in Jäneda.
After a major piano operation, the Park Stage was handed over to Tõnis Mägi for an hour, who performed highlights from the last 50 years. In the courtyard, DJs from the Tiks collective kept the energy high on the Mikkeller Stage. Indoors, Gram-of-Fun together with Daniel Levi closed the opening day's live program. The evening continued on the Park Stage with Nubiyan Twist, and on the shore of Allikajärv, South Africa's funk-hip-hop-punk band BCUC created a ritualistic atmosphere.
On the second day of Kikumu, performers include Jazzanova with vocalist Wayne Snow, Florian Wahl, Meisterjaan, Booka Shade, Zebra Island, and others. The new club Maatriks—built in the former cafeteria—will open, with Club Rats taking over the night. In the late-night zone, Mutant Disco DJs will take over the Konklaav stage.
In addition, seven contemporary art gallery exhibitions are open throughout the labyrinths of the Jäneda Training Centre, and the manor house hosts a film program curated by cinema Sõprus.
