The Sound That Connects
For years, the Bliss Festival has been expanding the reach of art music beyond the main cultural centres of Serbia, bringing quality cultural content to audiences across the country. In addition to its musical programme, the festival enriches concert evenings with programme notes and presentations of the works to be performed. Welcoming eminent artists from Serbia and the international music scene to a small town in Serbia is the most authentic way to broaden the cultural landscape of our country and enable quality engagement with the arts in its interior.
Daytime concerts for children and pre-concert talks are our tried and tested methods of building and growing cultural audiences. Collaboration between international artists and our musicians cross-pollinates cultures, enriching not only interpretation but the broader cultural environment.
Art is part of the world and part of each of us — one of Bliss's core ideas is that it should live on equal terms throughout our country. Performing monumental works rarely seen even on the stages of major cultural centres is the most authentic way to learn from culture and let culture prevail — which is, it seems to us, a profound need of every society.
What We Stand For
At Bliss, we believe music is more than entertainment — it is a vital form of human expression and connection.
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Artistic Integrity
We programme music we believe in, not music designed to fill seats. Quality and authenticity guide every programming decision.
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Cultural Exchange
We actively seek out artists from underrepresented musical traditions, creating a global dialogue through sound.
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Accessibility
We work to make world-class music accessible to all, through community concerts, educational programmes, and flexible pricing.
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Sustainability
We are committed to running an environmentally responsible festival, minimising our ecological footprint year on year.
People Behind Bliss
Festival Organiser
Association Bogati legat iskrenih stvaralaca Srbije, Gornji Milanovac
Founder & Artistic Director
Bojana Đolović Repac
Co-founder
Milica Predolac
Graphic Design
Miloš Radosavljević
Marketing Manager
Ivana Blagojević
Photography
Nenad Vidojević, Ivica Milošević
Logistics Manager
Milan Kovačević
Proofreader
Ivana Đolović
Organising Committee
Bojana Đolović Repac, Milica Predolac
