CROATIA ON THE MOVE: MENT LJUBLJANA 2026

We Move Music Croatia took part in this year’s edition of MENT Ljubljana, one of the key regional showcase gatherings of the music industry. Alongside a series of working meetings with industry professionals from across the region and Europe, the latest generation of the New Faces initiative was officially presented in Ljubljana.

 New Faces on the Regional Stage

Photo: Maša Pirc

This regional initiative focuses on the development of young music professionals, with David Mandić (Radio Tvornica) and Matea Božić (yem) representing Croatia in this year’s generation. The presentation in Ljubljana marked the beginning of the project, which continues throughout the year at conferences and showcase festivals across the region.

Croatian Sound at MENT

Three Croatian artists performed in the official showcase programme of MENT 2026. Kaleido presented their emotive indie sound at Menza pri koritu, Dunjaluk brought a contemporary reinterpretation of sevdah to the chapel at Ljubljana Castle, while Ki Klop set Orto Bar dancing with their energetic disco-pop set.

The participation of Croatian artists and professionals in Ljubljana forms part of the wider cycle of international activities that We Move Music Croatia develops throughout the year in cooperation with partners across Europe.