Posted by: Marian Visser van Klaarwater Posted on: Saturday 27 November 2010, 11:04

European Capital of Culture will arrive with a night concert and fireworks

The opening ceremony of the European Capital of Culture will present music by Kukerpillid, Tanel Padar & The Sun and IIRIS on stage on the Theatre Square. The year 2011 will arrive with fireworks over land and sea.

Opera

In cooperation with the Estonia National Opera and the Estonian Public Broadcasting a party programme is being compiled that will please everyone, young and old – the legendary folk band Kukerpillid, rock favourite Tanel Padar & The Sun and IIRIS, who has turned the Estonian pop scene inside out.

Teamwork

„The opening ceremony of the Capital of Culture Tallinn 2011 is characterized by teamwork,“ says Jaanus Mutli, member of the board of Tallinn 2011 Foundation. „Simultaneously with the start of Capital of Culture we will also celebrate the introduction of the European joint currency, the Euro. No doubt, both these events affect everyone in Estonia.“

Culture kiosks

The Theatre Square will house „culture kiosks“ for one night and the outdoor screens will transmit the New Year’s Eve’s programme on Estonian TV. Through special screens people on the Theatre Square can be part of the Estonia Ball, the afterparty of the international theatre festival „A Winter Nights Dream“ in the City Theatre, also events going on in the NO99 Straw Theatre, New World Community and CAME (Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia) by the seaside. „As we are expecting special guests from far- far away, it is worth to head to the Theatre Square that night,“ hints Jaanus Rohumaa, the artistic director of the opening ceremony.

Sourece and more info: www.tallinn2011.ee