WMF Music Fest

The WMF Music Festival: three days of concerts, DJ sets, and live performances

15 · 16 · 17 JUNE 2023 / RIMINI EXPO CENTRE
DJ Set
EVERY NIGHT
Contest
FOR EMERGING BANDS
Live show
ON THE MAINSTAGE
Concerts
EVERYDAY
Buskers
IN THE EXPO AREA
Performance
OF STREET PERFORMERS

From June 15th to June 17th, 2023, WMF - We Make Future hosted the Music Fest: a festival dedicated to the world of music and its artists, featuring events, entertainment, contests, and themed initiatives.

Successful artists, DJs, emerging bands, soloists, and groups, as well as buskers and artists from various fields, arrived from all over the world to bring their energy and creativity to the Festival.

We experienced the Concerts on the Mainstage and the Beach Party, a series of unmissable appointments for music enthusiasts and fans of the successful artists present at the Festival.

The Festival lineup included artists such as Dardust, Dargen D'amico, Samuel, the Boomdabash, Alessio Bertallot, N.A.I.P, and Lucariello, creating a three-day event characterized by various genres and musical currents, offering a broad mix to suit all tastes.

In each of the three days of the Festival, there were also live performances, concerts, and live DJ sets at the Trade Fair Area, particularly on the Pool Stage located in the pool area. These were also curated by selected emerging bands and artists who participated through the WMF contests.

Discover below some of the events of the Music Fest 2023!

Concerts and DJ SETs

DardustJune 15th | Concert | Mainstage

Dardust

June 15th | Concert | Mainstage

After the spring dates in theaters and clubs, both in Italy and Europe, Dardust's Duality Tour continues into the summer. The pioneer of alternative classical music, Dario Faini, known as Dardust, performed at the Mainstage of WMF, where he presented his Electronic Set - Left Hemisphere.

Dargen D'amicoJune 15th | Concert | Mainstage

Dargen D'amico

June 15th | Concert | Mainstage

Dargen D'Amico reached a wide audience with his song "Dove si balla," which ranked ninth in the 72nd edition of the Sanremo Music Festival. He then gained television fame as a judge in the last edition of X Factor. With over twenty years in his career and around ten solo albums, Dargen D'Amico performed at the Mainstage of WMF 2023.

Samuel Romano16 June | DJ SET | Mainstage

Samuel Romano

16 June | DJ SET | Mainstage

Samuel is one of the most active authors and composers of the last 25 years. He has created nine original albums with Subsonica and six with Motel Connection. His work as a DJ and producer in prominent techno clubs has made him a standout performer on the Mainstage of the Festival. Samuel was one of the great artists who performed at WMF 2023!

N.A.I.P.16 June | Concert | Mainstage

N.A.I.P.

16 June | Concert | Mainstage

N.A.I.P. stands for "nessun artista in particolare," which translates to "no specific artist." It is a musical project by Michelangelo Mercuri that utilizes electronic drums, synthesizers, loop stations, guitar, and vocals. After his experience with the band i Dissidio, an experimental rock formation from Lamezia Terme, and an intense live activity in the underground circuits, N.A.I.P. arrived at the Mainstage of WMF 2023!

Boomdabash16 June | Concert | WMF Beach Party

Boomdabash

16 June | Concert | WMF Beach Party

The first stop of the Summer Tour - The Party Specialist by Boomdabash took place at the WMF Beach Party! The event in Rimini marked the grand live return of Biggie Bash (vocals), Payà (vocals), Dj Blazon, and Mr. Ketra (beatmaker), members of one of the most esteemed and acclaimed Italian bands in the contemporary music scene!

Alessio Bertallot17 June | DJ SET | Pool Stage

Alessio Bertallot

17 June | DJ SET | Pool Stage

Alessio Bertallot is a musician, DJ, radio speaker, and author. Since the 1990s, he has been the elegant and nocturnal voice that promotes new projects, becoming a reference point for alternative music in Italy. He has been a prominent figure on radio stations such as Radio Deejay, Radio 2, and Radio Capital, as well as a presenter and author for Mtv, Rai 5, and Sky Arte. Alessio Bertallot was one of the major protagonists of the Music Fest.

Lucariello17 June | Concert | Mainstage

Lucariello

17 June | Concert | Mainstage

The pioneer of Neapolitan Rap, he is also an author and performer of several tracks on the soundtrack and the final theme song of the series "Gomorra." He has collaborated with artists like Almamegretta, Fabri Fibra, Caparezza, and Ezio Bosso. For over ten years, he has been leading rap workshops and a permanent cultural center in the juvenile prison of Airola with the association "Crisi Come Opportunità" (Crisis as an Opportunity).

Altri eventi del Music Fest

Pool Stage

Pool Stage

Located in the Trade Fair Area between the two pools of the Rimini Exhibition Center, the Pool Stage came alive with live performances by DJs, Producers, and young emerging bands. In the 2023 edition, more than 30 bands took turns on the stage during the three days, playing for the international audience of WMF.

Contest Band Emergenti

Contest Band Emergenti

At WMF, we had the chance to listen to the new musical proposals of the bands selected from the "Contest Band Emergenti" (Emerging Bands Contest). This initiative allows many young artists to be among the protagonists of the WMF Music Fest and perform in front of an international audience that reached 60,000 attendees during this edition of the Festival.

Live DJ Set

Live DJ Set

In addition to Samuel's DJ Set and Dardust's Electronic Set on the Mainstage, many DJs showcased their musical selections in various areas of the Festival throughout the three days. The Pool Stage, in particular, hosted live musical performances curated by both emerging and established artists, providing a diverse and vibrant musical experience for the attendees.

Show & performances

Show & performances

The WMF 2023, thanks to the hundreds of proposals received from our community, was an edition filled with music, art, and entertainment that enriched not only the Mainstage but also the Trade Fair Area and beyond! With concerts, performances, and live entertainment, we experienced three unforgettable days together.

Buskers

Buskers

Music and much more: the three days were also animated by talented buskers who engaged participants with their art among the various pavilions of the Fair. Stilt walkers, jugglers, fire eaters, musicians, and painters brought smiles to the attendees, creating a three-day event filled with musical and artistic culture.

Volume DJ Contest

Volume DJ Contest

This year, in the Trade Fair Area of the Festival, we also had the DJs selected from the Volume DJ Contest of WMF, in collaboration with RadioSeeeYou. This initiative provided many young DJs and producers with the opportunity to showcase their innovative musical selections and be among the protagonists of the WMF Music Fest!

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