SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre
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5 Sep 2024
6 Sep 2024
Three concerts of the Slovenian delegation at the Waves Vienna festival, which this year consists of pop/electronic funk group Masaž, indie-rock musician Dora Tomori and folk/pop musician KiKi. Presented by Slovenian Culture and Information Centre, Vienna (SKICA), SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre and MENT Ljubljana.
at the Waves Vienna
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13 Nov 2019
15 Nov 2019
Lynch, Kukla (Kукла), supported by MENT Ljubljana, and Peter Baroš (SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre), supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest,
at the Budapest Showcase Hub
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27 Sep 2019
28 Sep 2019
Zalagasper (Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl), Neomi and Noair, via INES#talent, Innovation Network of European Showcases, in cooperation with the MENT Ljubljana Festival and SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre, in the frame of Slovenian moMENTs, supported by the Slovenian Culture and Information Centre, Vienna (SKICA),
at the Waves Vienna Music Showcase Festival and Conference
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27 Sep 2018
28 Sep 2018
Futurski, Haiku Garden and Bowrain via INES#talent, Innovation Network of European Showcases, in cooperation with the MENT Ljubljana Festival, Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture and SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre, supported by the Slovenian Culture and Information Centre, Vienna (SKICA) (Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Vienna),
at the Waves Vienna Music Showcase Festival and Conference
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16 May 2018
19 May 2018
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6 Apr 2018
22 Apr 2018
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25 Oct 2017
29 Oct 2017
A national stand presenting Slovene music, organised by SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre, presenting a new compilation CD Tuning into the World: Slovenia, participating also Cankarjev dom, Druga godba Festival, Okarina Festival Bled and Glitterbeat Records
at the WOMEX, the World Music Expo
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28 Sep 2017
30 Sep 2017
Slovenian moMENTs with Persons from porlock, Daniel Vezoja and КУКЛА in cooperation with the MENT Ljubljana Festival, Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture and SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre, supported by the Slovenian Culture and Information Centre, Vienna (SKICA), Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Vienna,
at the Waves Vienna Music Showcase Festival and Conference
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27 Apr 2017
30 Apr 2017
A national stand presenting Slovene jazz music, organised by SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre, in addition to stands organised by Cankarjev dom, Jazz Cerkno Festival, supported by the Slovenian Cultural Centre in Berlin and the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Berlin
at the jazzahead! Festival and Trade Fair
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4 Apr 2017
8 Apr 2017
SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre and the Society of Slovene Composers present Slovenian music, supported by the Slovenian Cultural Centre in Berlin and the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Berlin
at the Frankfurt Music Fair
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25 Nov 2016
26 Nov 2016
A MENTprizent tour of Koala Voice, Čao Portorož and Blaž in cooperation with the MENT Ljubljana Festival, Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture and SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre at the PIN Music Conference and
at the Taksirat Festival
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29 Sep 2016
1 Oct 2016
Slovenian moMENTs with The Canyon Observer, Karmakoma and Jardier in cooperation with the MENT Ljubljana Festival, Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture and SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre, supported by the Slovenian Culture and Information Centre, Vienna (SKICA), Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Vienna,
at the Waves Vienna Music Showcase Festival and Conference
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7 Apr 2016
10 Apr 2016
Society of Slovene Composers presents DSS Edition and SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre
at the Frankfurt Musikmesse
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20 May 2015
23 May 2015
A video showcase of Carmina Slovenica's art concept choregie and SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre
at the Classical:NEXT
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14 May 2014
17 May 2014
The Slovene national stand by SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre and a concert by Plenum + Katharina Ernst also featuring Maja Osojnik (Maja Osojnik Band), supported by the Slovenian Culture and Information Centre, Vienna (SKICA), Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Vienna,
at the Classical:NEXT
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24 Apr 2014
27 Apr 2014
A national stand presenting Slovene jazz music, organised by SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre, in addition to stands organised by Cankarjev dom, Druga godba Ljubljana, and Jazz Cerkno Festival
at the jazzahead! Festival and Trade Fair
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3 Oct 2013
6 Oct 2013
Coma Stereo, Ian Green, It's Everyone Else, Kill Kenny, Milk Drinkers, New Wave Syria, N'toko, Toronto Drug Bust and Werefox. Presentation of Slovenia as a guest country was organised by SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre in cooperation with the Slovenian Music Week, and Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture, Slovenian Culture and Information Centre, Vienna (SKICA) (Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Vienna),
at the Waves Vienna Music Showcase Festival and Conference
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29 May 2013
1 Jun 2013
SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre presenting Discography Unit, RTV Slovenia (ZKP RTV SLO), Editions by the Society of Slovene Composers, Academy Branimir Slokar, Glasbena matica Ljubljana, and Intek d.o.o.
at the Classical:NEXT
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19 Apr 2012
22 Apr 2012
SIGIC, Slovene Music Information Centre presenting Slovene jazz scene and Cankarjev dom, Music Programme presented
at the jazzahead! Festival and Trade Fair
The purpose of the project is the consolidation of information from the field of musical authorship, performance and interpretation and other musical activities in Slovenia - from the past as well as present, making a comprehensive information easily accessible to wide public.
The Centre has been a member of the International Association of Music Information Centres (IAMIC) since 2006.
First Five Years
The Slovenian Music Information Centre (SIGIC) was formally established on January 27, 2004, when the non-profit organisation’s foundation statute was ratified. The founders of SIGIC set for themselves many tasks and objectives, including the provision of information for the benefit of both the national and international public covering: Slovenia’s musical past and present across all genres and styles, Slovenian musicians of all genres and styles as well as their works, Slovenian music institutions and non-governmental organisations who operate in the field of music either professionally or non-professionally, the accessibility of recordings by Slovenian artists, Slovenian books and printed music, the richness of Slovenian archival and museum collections, Slovenian folk music, the achievements of Slovenian musicologists and the programmes of artists active in Slovenian musical life, while simultaneously making possible the exchange of information with related music information centres around the world via web links. In addition, the centre was established to purposefully care for the promotion of Slovenian musical creativity and artistry both nationally and internationally, as well as enable easy access to all music-informational content.
Since the centre literally began from nothing, it is important to stress that the organisation has made great progress during the intervening five years, fulfilling the ambitious task to which it had set itself. The centre officially opened its doors already at the end of 2004, completely equipped with the necessary infrastructure (both technical and informational), allowing uninterrupted work from the start. During this time SIGIC took part in organising a number of well received lectures (such as the cycle of lectures given by musicologist Nico Schüler, lectures on the origin of the blues presented in collaboration with the Alan Lomax Archive, and others) and concerts. The centre also participated in various international conferences and trade fairs where it presided over presentations of Slovenian music and artistry, the most important of which was the Slovenian presence at the largest music fair in Europe, MIDEM, in 2008 in Cannes, France, where the SIGIC organised a widely acclaimed 'Slovene Day. Known for the high quality of its work, SIGIC was accepted as a full member of the International Association of Music Information Centres (IAMIC) in June 2006, and has actively collaborated with the association since then. SIGIC’s importance was also confirmed at home: in 2008 it was recognised as a society in the public interest.
Of course it is also necessary to mention the centre’s daily activities, the bulk of which are visible at www.sigic.si. In addition to announcing concerts and other music-related events, the site daily presents at least one news item related to the Slovenian music scene, which is also translated into English. In addition to live events, the ‘Featured Events’ calendar also provides information on public tenders, calls for applications, competitions and other information for the general public. Also on the web site is up-to-date contact information for most of the more important music-related institutions in Slovenia. Of course, we mustn’t forget the central objective of the portal: there are now more than 12,000 entries in the musicians and musical groups database (most are also in English) and entries for more than 1,300 musical works. The database continues to expand and is available at satellite locations at partnering institutions via the programme MusicaSi. SIGIC currently employs three full-time professional assistants, but in order to meet the abundant challenges that lie ahead, the centre plans to expand its team and its working engagement.
See also
External links
- SIMIC website (in English)
- IAMIC website