{"id":79708,"date":"2025-07-06T15:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T13:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=79708"},"modified":"2025-07-06T15:41:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T13:41:24","slug":"with-famous-artists-and-energy-gjirokastra-hosts-the-fifth-edition-of-the-rock-music-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/with-famous-artists-and-energy-gjirokastra-hosts-the-fifth-edition-of-the-rock-music-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"With Famous Artists and Energy, Gjirokastra Hosts the Fifth Edition of the Rock Music Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This weekend, Gjirokastra transformed into the capital of Albanian rock for a special night. The stone Odeon stage in the city\u2019s museum area welcomed well-known artists and rock music enthusiasts, continuing the tradition of this music event.<\/p>\n<p>The festival stage featured singers and bands who share the same passion: the vibrant sounds of rock and direct connection with the audience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday we\u2019re organizing the 5th edition of the Gjirokastra Rocks Festival. The tradition continues with the most renowned and prominent artists of this musical genre. What we\u2019re trying to do is enrich the cultural life of the city of Gjirokastra, which at the moment is at the peak of its tourism season,\u201d said Albert Halo\u00e7i, the organizer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the first time at this festival, the excitement is real \u2014 first times are always emotional, but it\u2019s a beautiful feeling. Luckily, rock festivals are still being held, and personally, I can\u2019t wait to get on stage and perform,\u201d said singer Frank Brahimi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m back in Gjirokastra for the umpteenth time because it always leaves me with a great impression. This time, we\u2019re here for Gjirokastra Rocks, and I can\u2019t wait to get started,\u201d added another singer, Sardi Strugaj.<\/p>\n<p>This festival is part of the summer tourism season calendar of events that make Gjirokastra a welcoming destination throughout the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This weekend, Gjirokastra transformed into the capital of Albanian rock for a special night. The stone Odeon stage in the city\u2019s museum area welcomed well-known artists and rock music enthusiasts, continuing the tradition of this music event. 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