EXIT’s hometown is the European Capital of Culture 2021
EXIT Foundation was in charge of the winning campaign for the city of Novi Sad, where EXIT takes place, to be the European Capital of Culture in 2021. EXIT has been held in the in the historic Petrovaradin Fortress on the river Danube since 2000, promoting the city of Novi Sad to festival goers worldwide who have been enjoying the picturesque city and buzzing cafe and bar culture for many years. Novi Sad presented its candidacy for the European Capital of Culture title with the programme concept of ‘4 new bridges’: Freedom (creative industries and youth), Hope (devoted to cultural facilities and public spaces), Rainbow (issues of conflicts and migrations) and New Bridge (cultural heritage and hospitality). This was the first time that a city from a EU candidate or potential candidate country was awarded the title.
Started by 3 students in 2000 against the Milosevic regime, fighting for political change and freedom, today the festival stays true to it’s roots and is still an NGO (Non Governmental Ogranisation), one that promotes change and positive education, supporting many community and humanitarian missions, while throwing a damn good party. EXIT strives to bring the best talent possible with the challenges that a non-profit brings, all while playing a vital role in bringing together the new nations of former Yugoslavia, war-torn by the events and it is the social importance of the Festival that made it unique and globally recognised. Music is a universal language that connects and brings people together to make the world a better place. EXIT. Where hedonism meets activism.
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Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
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