{"id":135994,"date":"2024-07-18T09:33:49","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T06:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/?p=135994"},"modified":"2024-07-18T09:50:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T06:50:03","slug":"rakvere-funkfest-a-must-see-event-in-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/rakvere-funkfest-a-must-see-event-in-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Rakvere Funkfest: A must-see event in July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Rakvere Funkfest 2024 will take place on Saturday, July 20, at the picturesque Rakvere Vallim\u00e4e. The festival, which first debuted in 2021, is making a grand return after a year-long hiatus with ambitious plans to establish Rakvere as the European capital of funk music. Under the leadership of new chief producer <b>Mihkel M\u00e4ekalle<\/b>, the festival aims to offer an electrifying one-day programme packed with top-notch performances and unique experiences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The festival has grown significantly since its inception, attracting nearly 1,500 attendees in its second year, up from just under 1,000 in the first year. This year&#8217;s edition promises to be even more exciting, with a line-up that includes notable acts such as <b>Liis Lemsalu<\/b> Goes Funk, <b>Arg Part<\/b>, <b>Haldi &amp; ans Flamingo<\/b>, <b>The Teps<\/b>, and a special performance of Michael Jackson hits by <b>Alika<\/b>, <b>Marta Lotta<\/b>, and <b>Norman Salum\u00e4e<\/b>. Swiss artist <b>Anatole Muster<\/b> will also grace the stage, although KNOWER who was also meant to perform had to withdraw due to health issues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Mihkel M\u00e4ekalle, a seasoned musician and festival organiser, draws parallels between the festival&#8217;s growth strategy and Apple&#8217;s iterative approach to product development. He emphasizes the festival&#8217;s &#8220;sutsakafestival&#8221; format\u2014a one-day event that delivers a concentrated burst of energy and excitement without the fatigue associated with longer festivals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">For attendees&#8217; convenience, special buses will run from Tallinn and Tartu to the festival, providing round-trip transportation for 12 euros. Additionally, a limited number of camping tickets are available for 7 euros, with potential expansion if demand exceeds supply.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Get more information from the <span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Funkfest website<\/span>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Rakvere Funkfest 2024 will take place on Saturday, July 20, at the picturesque Rakvere Vallim\u00e4e. 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