Starting the day after tomorrow, Saturday 29 June, the first edition of MolFest, the POP culture festival to be held in Molfetta until Sunday 30 June 2024.
Two days of entertainment and emotional enrichment, with opening of activities from 4.00 pm until midnight: everyone, from the oldest to the youngest, will have the opportunity to have fun, discover news from the pop world and immerse themselves in the “kindness” that this event will offer.
On Saturday 29 June at 4.30 pm there will be the inauguration of the festival at the Main Stage/Banchina San Domenico and at 7.30 pm the inauguration of the exhibition at the Church of Death.
L’Area Music of the festival is ready to bring on stage the ANIMEniacs Corp, returning from the latest edition of Italia’s Got Talentall the sympathy of Gisella Cozzo, i Crimson Dojo, rap-metal band that has been performing successfully throughout the Peninsula for years, the famous Apulian cartoon cover band of Hypergalactics, Andrea Rock hey Rosko’s and, of course, the queen of TV theme tunes Cristina D’Avenaguest of honor on the final day.
Must mention Simone Bianchiknown throughout the world as a master of drawing in the American comics industry, which will be the focus of a special activity in Artist Alleyand the prof. Giovanni Covonewinner of Asimov Prize 2024 with his “Altre terre” published by Harper Collins, which within the Narrative and Fantasy Area will tell us about the relationship between the Simpsons and astronomy.
It is essential to report the presence of Ubaldo Pantanivery well known for his participation in “Che tempo che fa” and his hilarious imitations in “Gialappa’s Show”, and Paolo Camilliwinner of the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Drama Series for the second season of “The White Lotus.”
Both will be guests of theArea Moviecurated by Andrea Bedeschipresenter of the cinema and TV events at Lucca Comics & Games, as well as editorial supervisor of BadTaste.it, the leading Italian website on the world of entertainment.
Added to these are the voice actors Alex Polidori (Tom Holland’s Spider-Man), Mirko Cannella (Barry Keoghan in Saltburn and the Spirits of the Island) and Massimo Triggiani (Wyatt Russell in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Jacob Anderson ne Il Trono di Spade).
Among the guests there is also the Molfetta native Pasquale Facchini, game designer, puzzle maker and ludologist, curator of the gamification of the contents of the TV series “Braccialetti Rossi”. Well-known names from national journalism were present, including Fabrizio Basso, journalist and music critic of Skytg24 e Maurizio Di Fazio, author and journalist of the group The Espresso, of Daily fact and of Vanity Fair.
Another important presence from the world of national press is Leonardo Metallispecial correspondent, author and TV presenter currently working for the culture editorial team of TG1, who will present his docu-film “I want to live like this… and happy singing!” about the true life and friends of the great tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
The program of three stages will also be enriched by the activities of Comics&Sciencea comic-based scientific communication project by CNR Editions: led by Jacob Perettithe authors Diego Cajelli e Andrea Scoppetta will offer an engaging panel aimed at the public on the challenge “Science Fiction vs Fantasy”.
It is impossible to mention everyone, but we recall the collaboration with The Voltaone of the most important European cosplay photography events, the mega Fantasy Themed Treasure Huntedited by Splash Comics with the involvement of the Naval League section of Molfetta, which will end at the Approdo di Sant’Andrea with the emotions of the Medieval Fantasy Village, l’Area Esports developed in the Hall of the Templars by Qlashand the Game area curated by PLAY On Tour on the Banchina Seminario, where companies such as Dice and Bricks, Asmodee e United Games will be the playful soul of the event.
Absolutely to be tried, at the Giardino dei Mammoni, the experience of the sensory tunnel conceived and designed by League of the Golden Thread to try to immerse yourself in the perceptions of the five senses.
But it doesn’t end here: in an area entirely dedicated to eastern worldlocated in the Villa Comunale, will arrive on K-popwith the best Apulian crews coordinated by KSTone of the largest associations organizing contests and events dedicated to K-pop and South Korea.
It is also worth mentioning the work of the creators of fantastic objects in Props Exhibitions inserted in the Torrione Passari, with a real “Behind the scenes of Game of Thrones”thanks to the group GOT Pugliawhich will allow you to observe up close the costumes, props and even the dragon eggs featured in the famous TV series based on George Martin’s novel, complete with a “souvenir photo” to take on the infamous throne.
Exciting and mysterious, the Sirens will transform MolFest into an event divided between mythology and reality in the splendid setting of the Sant’Andrea landing. Also worth mentioning is theexhibition of famous cars from the world of cinema and TV series and the parades that will color the streets of the center where the wait will develop market exhibition in Corso Dante and Piazza Garibaldi.
And more airsoft with the One Shot association and the world Marvel e Ghostbusters registered Real Avengers Italy, the magic and inventiveness of the Cosplay with Apulia cosplay, Dragonball Puglia, GOT Puglia, Jojo_Bizzarri_Raduni and Behind Animation that will manage the awaited cosplay competition. Special attention is reserved for social issues, with the Disney princess-themed activity by Pandora – Anti-violence Center.
And then itinerant music with the Valkanorr e Miwa and its members… It is truly impossible to mention all the entertainment options, which is why the public is invited to experience them, on a journey through art, theatre, and itinerant shows for all tastes. To talk about the festival, together with the team of Nerd Universe Crossoverthey will take care of it influencer Leonardo Decarli, Bertrand, Daniele Calise e Stage flight.
Great news dedicated to this first edition of the event: This year an important collaboration was born, a recognition of great value for MolFest with Poste Italiane Filatelia which, on the occasion of the event, created for the opening day of the Festival, June 29th, a Philatelic cancellationwhich will be available alongside the postcard I remember.
The festival, strongly supported by Municipality of Molfettasees the project led by the working group of STEP, made up of experts in the entertainment sector, a point of reference for the planning, organization and realization of large events.
The image of the poster, which accompanies the theme of the event, is entrusted to Ennio Bufi, artist from Molfetta: “In 1938 the magazine ‘Action Comics n°1’ was published and the myth began in America.” narrates Bufi describing his work, specifying how “taking up its iconography, this poster intends to be an invitation to the city to start again and to believe in itself, because superheroes wouldn’t need a mask if they didn’t have to hide from people’s judgement”.
Great confidence in the event has been shown by national partners including Echo Groupa leading company in the organization of events linked to the world of cinema, which will bring preview trailers of new summer cinema events to MolFest.
The gadget giant Maxdevilwho will bring his experience giving each visitor the opportunity to take home a memory of the festival; Veronesi Foundationwhich will offer visitors the gaming experience based on the web game “Smogville – Breathless”, allowing them to understand the link between air pollution and health.
The creator of the project is Gianluca Del Carlo, Production director and Project Manager of the STEP and LEG companies. For the organizational part, we thank HOLLY, a marketing and events agency, led by Gianni Spano and Vito Ballarino, who will collaborate in the realization of the event.
Entrance is free. The detailed program of the festival can be discovered on the event website and directly on site or at the info point in the city in via Cifariello. Furthermore, on the official social networks you can follow the event with images, news and insights on the MolFest Facebook and Instagram pages.
