Barrio Cubano

Barrio Cubano

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We are happy to introduce the Latin part of our lineup. This year, the Italian Fusion Festival presents Barrio Cubano.

Barrio Cubano is an acoustic trio that embarks on a journey through the timeless classics of Cuban son from legends like Buena Vista Social Club, Compay Segundo, Arsenio Rodriguez,  Faustino Oramas.

Led by Fabio Pitino on the Cuban trés guitar and vocals, the trio includes Claudio Mercante on the classical guitar and backing vocals and Nicolas Severin on the percussion and backing vocals—all the founders of Havana Roots band. Barrio Cubano’s performances will make you travel through Havana’s quarters and the streets of Santiago de Cuba.

  • Fabio Pitino – Trés guitar and vocals
  • Claudio Mercante – Classical guitar and backing vocal
  • Nicolas Severin – Percussionist, backing vocals

Italian Fusion Festival 2023 Promo Video

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Short Video Contest

Short Video Competition 2023 – 6th edition

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The Italian Fusion Festival 2023– Short Video Competition

“Corto | Italy and Ireland in a snapshot”.

The short video competition has been integral to the Italian Fusion Festival since its start.

The aim is to offer a spotlight to international filmmakers in Ireland wishing to showcase their works on our platforms.

Entry is open to any short films made by Italian-Irish film productions. They must include at least one Italian and one Irish cast/crew/director/writer/composer/editor/producer. We accept both unreleased and previously released short movies.

Deadline: Thursday, 12 of October 2023

Duration of short films: up to 10 minutes.

Submission: Send an email to info@italianfusionfestival.com with a short bio and a description of the video. Your email should also include a YouTube or a WeTransfer link to your video(s).

The winner will be announced during the event and will be awarded a voucher.

All the videos shortlisted by our jury will also be advertised and made permanently available to the wider public on different platforms, such as the Italian Fusion Festival and Radio Dublino web pages and social networks.

Contact us for further information.

ulyo featuring Dario Rodighiero and Jason McNamara

Julyo

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We are happy to introduce the Jazz / Funk part of our lineup. This year, the Italian Fusion Festival presents Julyo featuring Dario Rodighiero and Conor Ray.

Julyo is a Recording Academy voting member, Award-winner, multi-platinum producer, guitar and bass player. He has previously toured and performed with Kino, Michael Brecker, Paulo Bragança, B.B. King, Cindy Blackman, Take That, Photosonic Orchestra, Kino and Dumb Type Collective. Julyo will perform at the Italian Fusion Festival 2023 with film scoring composer and Recording Academy voting member Dario Rodighiero and Irish drummer/percussionist Jason McNamara.

Dario Rodighiero, a multifaceted artist renowned as a pianist, keyboardist, and film composer, is a figure whose musical journey is as diverse as it is captivating. Resident in Dublin for the past 9 years, he has an innate creative spirit, having masterfully woven classical and contemporary elements into his compositions, earning acclaim and admiration in the process. He recently became a member of the Recording Academy, for the Grammy Awards®.
  • Julyo – Guitar
  • Dario Rodighiero – Keyboards
  • Conor Ray – Drum

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Early Bird Tickets

Early Bird Tickets are now Sold Out

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The early bird tickets for the Italian Fusion Festival 2023 have all been snapped up, and we are delighted with the success of this year’s event.

All Early Bird General Admission tickets are now sold out. The festival returns to Dublin on Sunday, 22 October 2023.

If you missed the opportunity to purchase the Early Bird tickets watch out for the full-price General Admission tickets. The sale of General Admission tickets starts tomorrow at 9 am.

The “Combo Tickets” (General Admission + Dance Workshop, General Admission + Pizza and Glass of Prosecco, and the Italian Full Experience) are still available for purchase.

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