Javea hosts three days of free avant-garde percussion and music

The coastal town of Javea is preparing to transform into a grand, open-air stage for contemporary art and percussion, with the incredible ninth edition of the Àgora Actual Percussió Festival, bringing a series of innovative musical performances to the town’s most iconic historical landmarks.

A music festival marking the end of June in Javea

This festival, which has experienced international acclaim, seamlessly blends vanguard musical creations with local heritage over three days of unique and beautiful music. From June 29 to July 1, residents and visitors can experience five entirely free artistic events scattered across the municipality, ranging from beachside performances to deeply immersive sonic experiences in the heart of the town.

Beachside sounds and historical tributes

This unique cultural event will kick off on Monday, June 29, with an interactive sound-based installation on the beachside promenade of Platja de la Grava. Later, the festival will move to the Riurau d’Arnauda, a historical open-walled structure once used for drying raisins, for the “El Eco de Falla” performance, a contemporary ensemble paired with the powerful vocals of Rosa Miranda and Ariel Hernández, in order to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Spanish composer Manuel de Falla.

Musical tours and Titanic interpretations

Tuesday, June 20 will see a morning musical tour through Javea’s historic centre, guided by a local cellist and a percussionist. History buffs and newcomers alike will wander through centuries-old spaces, including the fortress-church of Sant Bertomeu and the Soler Blasco Museum, and they will discover live musical performances hidden along the route. That evening, the Riurau d’Arnauda will host an avant-garde interpretation of Gavin Bryars’ famous 1972 piece, The Sinking of the Titanic, performed by the Àgora Resident Ensemble and talented local students.

Finally, this three-day exploration of culture, art and community will conclude on Wednesday, July 1, at the port’s seaside gallery, Casa del Cable. Here, performers Sauti-Duo will take the stage to perform Ecosophy, a piece that will wrap up the festival that masterfully connects modern music with the deep cultural roots of Javea.