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What began in 2016 as part of the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Klubska Scena portal, now marks ten years of continuous contribution to club culture. During that period, the Jezgra Project has grown from its initial formats of exhibitions, lectures, and radio broadcasts into a comprehensive educational platform that today serves as a bridge between crowds and scene professionals.
Under the name “Jezgra: Laboratory of Sound and Community,” the project enters a new phase this year, shifting its focus from large urban centers to Petrinja and Sinj. With the financial support of the Ministry of Culture and the media of the Republic of Croatia, the program is organized by the Klubska Kultura association in partnership with the Svima association, with a clear goal of demystifying electronic music, developing audiences, and decentralizing contemporary urban culture.
Jezgra: Laboratory of Sound and Community
The central part of the project consists of one-day educational programs that will be held at the Social and Cultural Center in Petrinja, on Saturday, May 16, and the Maternity of Culture in Sinj, on Saturday, May 23. The program is designed as a combination of practical workshops and discursive formats that allow participants direct contact with the processes of creation, as well as the organization of musical events. It consists of: Production Laboratory and DJ Workshop, Demo Listening Session, B2B Session, Event Pitch Session and it will be concluded with an evening screening of the episode “Techno” from HRT’s documentary series “Watch Out Glass“.
The program is led by laureates of the Ambassador award and renowned industry professionals who pass on their knowledge and experience to the new generation through practical work. In Petrinja, participants will work with Ivona Eterović (tonota), responsible for the Production Lab and Demo Listening Session, Omar Peco, who will lead the DJ workshop and b2b session, and Nela Simić, who will guide the Event Pitch Session. In Sinj, the Production Lab and Demo Listening Session will be led by Luka Barbić and Ivan Jurić Yuri, better known as Banana Zvuk, while the DJ workshop, b2b session, and Event Pitch Session will be led by Pero FullHouse.
“New Wave and Old Prejudices” in Zagreb and Split
In addition to programs in Petrinja and Sinj, the Jezgra project is expanding the dialogue to Zagreb and Split through the panel “New Wave and Old Prejudices,” which addresses topics of gender equality, the position of women on the scene, and the social perception of electronic music.
The panel in Zagreb will take place on Thursday, May 14 at 7 PM at HUB385, with participants Ivona Eterović (tonota), Juliette Janušić, Nela Simić, Rea Hadžiosmanović (DJ Rea), and the moderator will be Nenad Vakanjac from the association Svima.
The Split edition of the panel is scheduled for Monday, May 25 at 7 PM at Zona, with guests Jelena Cikatić, Jelena Pavlinušić, and Rašeljka Krnić, and the moderator will be Toni Jurić.
Warming up with the Glas Ambasadora podcast and masterclass
As an introduction to the workshops, Jezgra presents a series of educational podcasts called “Glas Ambasadora” and a final masterclass in the form of a live stream. The podcast series features conversations with project mentors and the Ambassador Award laureates, while the topics are tailored for beginners and anyone who wants to better their knowledge of the industry. Each episode opens one key area, from mental health and career development to production and the position of women in music.
In the premiere edition, DJ Rea was a guest, who opened the topic of women in the industry and announced the panel “New Wave and Old Prejudices.” After her, Ivona Eterović (tonota) was a guest, talking about educational work and production, and tonight at 8 PM the podcast with Saša Rajković (Zarkoff) will begin broadcasting, sharing the story of a local hero and an overview of his rich career. The final warm-up will be completed by a masterclass live stream in which Luka Barbić and Ivan Jurić Yuri (Banana Zvuk) will introduce the audience to working in Ableton and will be answering viewers’ questions in real time.
The educational program “Core: Laboratory of Sound and Community” is completely free and open to everyone who wants to participate more actively in the electronic scene, whether as performers, organizers, or informed participants in cultural life. You can apply here.
