Organizzazione e Promoter

• Istituzioni: Città Metropolitana e Comune di Reggio Calabria; Regione Calabria.

• ReC Art & Music Live Festival (Direttore artistico: Giuseppe Piromalli) – Irama, Mr. Rain, Cristiano De André, Teenage Dream Party, Gabry Ponte, Biagio Izzo, Panariello vs Masini, Fiorella Mannoia.

• MORGANA 2024 (Teresa Timpano) – Achille Lauro, Oblivion Collection, Hot Punte Rosse, Figli D’abramo, “Il Sotto e il Sopra” di Colapesce, Il Varietà – Piazza un Sorriso, Teatro dei Ragazzi “L’Anello degli Adams”, Workshop teatro e musica.

• Reggio Fest 2024: Cultura Diffusa (Catona-Argillà) – Carmen Consoli “Terra ca nun senti”.

• Oltremare (Adexo Aps e Officine Jonike delle Arti) – spettacoli di prosa e musica classica.

• Epic Festival 2024 (Mana Chuma Ets) – “Il Monte Aspro”, reading da “Novecento”, “Apologia dell’Avventura”, “Polifemo innamorato”, “Segnale d’allarme” di Elio Germano.

• RadiCi – Etno-Folk-Pop Festival (Alessandro Tirotta) – Il Parto delle Nuvole Pesanti, Kalavria con Gigi Miseferi, Terranima, Renanera, Sabatum Quartet, Eugenio Bennato, Enrico Capuano & Tammurriata Rock.

• Cilea Lyric & Classic Music Festival (Alessandro Tirotta) – Gran Gala Lirico, Serenata alla Finestra, Opera dal Balcone, “Le Donne di Puccini”, “Pierino e il Lupo”, “Musica e Cinema”.

• Reggio Live Fest (Ruggero Pegna) – Valerio Lundini & I Vazzanikki, Ron & Band, Matthew Lee, Max Gazzè & Calabria Orchestra, Paolo Belli & Big Band, Goran Bregović & Wedding and Funeral Orchestra, Lio, FIAT 131 e DJ set di Fedez.

• Festival del Teatro Popolare (FITA Giuseppe Minniti) – Compagnie teatrali da tutto il territorio con commedie dialettali e cabaret.

• Reggio Calabria Film Fest (Michele Geria) – anteprime e incontri con autori cinematografici.

• Bizzòlo (Tiziana Barillà, Giulia Polito, Fabio Itri) – cicli di lezioni popolari e talk su giornalismo, attivismo e racconto del territorio.

• Chi non ride è fuori moda (Alessandro Tirotta, Angela Battaglia, Gigi Miseferi) – cabaret e premi (Matt estella, Artista Emergente, “Giacomo Battaglia”).

• Tesori del Mediterraneo (Natalia Spanò) – eventi culturali e musicali.

• Sky Calciomercato – L’Originale Tour (Alessandro Bonan, Gianluca Di Marzio, Valerio Spinella “Fayna”) – ospiti sportivi e talk.

• Museo Nazionale Archeologico (sovrintendente: Fabrizio Sudano) – esposizioni e visite guidate.

• Special Thanks a: Antonio Melasi, Antonio Ciro, Claudia Montalto, Vincenzo Celestino.

• Foto, video, montaggio e post-produzione: Roberto Spinola Filmmaking.

English Version

The docufilm MEMORABILE, premiered on the big screen at the Cilea Theatre, is an exhilarating 25-minute dive into Reggio Calabria’s summer of 2024. Through live footage and interviews, the short film captures some of the season’s most unforgettable moments, blending high energy with poignant reflection:

• Achille Lauro ignites the stage with his provocative style and extravagant costumes, setting the tone for artistic innovation.

• Irama turns the square into a massive communal karaoke, uniting audiences of all ages around his radio hits.

• Mr. Rain brings his urban-pop vibe to the stage, eliciting profound emotions with his introspective lyrics.

• Cristiano De André pays tribute to his father’s songs in a moving, nostalgic performance.

• The “Teenage Dream Party” bursts forth in a kaleidoscope of colors, dance rhythms, and glitter, celebrating youth pop culture.

• Gabry Ponte revives classic dance anthems, taking the crowd on a nostalgic trip to Italy’s club heyday.

• Biagio Izzo and the Panariello vs Masini show alternate comedy and musical duets, delivering laughs and spectacle.

• Fiorella Mannoia delivers a moment of elegance and reflection with socially committed songs.

• Matthew Lee honors the roots of rock ’n’ roll, transporting viewers to the 1950s American music scene.

• Max Gazzè, backed by the Calabria Orchestra, fuses contemporary pop with orchestral sounds in a truly unique experience.

• Paolo Belli charms with swing tunes and irresistible rhythms, getting everyone on their feet.

• Goran Bregović introduces the pulsating beats of the Balkans, forging a cultural bridge between distant lands.

• Fedez closes the series with a pop-rap concert full of surprise guests, leaving the audience eager for another unforgettable summer.

Through behind-the-scenes moments and firsthand accounts, the edit highlights the efforts of local institutions, associations, and professionals, showing how a united community can turn the region into a nationally renowned stage.

On the Cilea stage, Mayor Falcomatà emphasized:

“With this docufilm, we’ve captured a powerful emotion… a deep dive into the recent summer months. It wasn’t just an academic exercise, but a catalyst for the future—ever more and ever better. It shows us the potential our territory can offer, moving in communion with all the wonderful realities of our land. Institutions, associations, entrepreneurs, shopkeepers… are the best form of promotion and testimony for our territory.”

Organization & Promoters

• Institutions: Metropolitan City and Municipality of Reggio Calabria; Region of Calabria.

• ReC Art & Music Live Festival (Artistic Director: Giuseppe Piromalli) – Irama, Mr. Rain, Cristiano De André, Teenage Dream Party, Gabry Ponte, Biagio Izzo, Panariello vs Masini, Fiorella Mannoia.

• MORGANA 2024 (Teresa Timpano) – Achille Lauro, Oblivion Collection, Hot Punte Rosse, Figli D’abramo, “Il Sotto e il Sopra” by Colapesce, Il Varietà – Piazza un Sorriso, Teatro dei Ragazzi “L’Anello degli Adams”, Theatre & Music Workshops.

• Reggio Fest 2024: Diffused Culture (Catona-Argillà) – Carmen Consoli “Terra ca nun senti”.

• Oltremare (Adexo Aps & Officine Jonike delle Arti) – theatre and classical music shows.

• Epic Festival 2024 (Mana Chuma Ets) – “Il Monte Aspro”, “Novecento” reading, “Apologia dell’Avventura”, “Polifemo innamorato”, Elio Germano’s “Segnale d’allarme”.

• RadiCi – Ethno-Folk-Pop Festival (Alessandro Tirotta) – Il Parto delle Nuvole Pesanti, Kalavria feat. Gigi Miseferi, Terranima, Renanera, Sabatum Quartet, Eugenio Bennato, Enrico Capuano & Tammurriata Rock.

• Cilea Lyric & Classic Music Festival (Alessandro Tirotta) – Lyric Gala, Serenade at the Window, Balcony Opera, “Le Donne di Puccini”, “Pierino e il Lupo”, “Music & Cinema”.

• Reggio Live Fest (Ruggero Pegna) – Valerio Lundini & I Vazzanikki, Ron & Band, Matthew Lee, Max Gazzè & Calabria Orchestra, Paolo Belli & Big Band, Goran Bregović & Wedding & Funeral Orchestra, Lio, FIAT 131 & Fedez (DJ set).

• People’s Theatre Festival (FITA Giuseppe Minniti) – local theatre companies presenting dialect comedies and cabaret.

• Reggio Calabria Film Fest (Michele Geria) – film premieres and director Q&As.

• Bizzòlo (Tiziana Barillà, Giulia Polito, Fabio Itri) – popular lectures and talks on journalism, activism, and regional storytelling.

• “Chi non ride è fuori moda” (Alessandro Tirotta, Angela Battaglia, Gigi Miseferi) – cabaret show and career/emerging artist awards.

• Treasures of the Mediterranean (Natalia Spanò) – cultural and musical events.

• Sky Calciomercato – The Original Tour (Alessandro Bonan, Gianluca Di Marzio, Valerio Spinella “Fayna”) – sports personalities and live commentary.

• National Archaeological Museum (Superintendent: Fabrizio Sudano) – exhibitions and guided tours.

• Special Thanks to: Antonio Melasi, Antonio Ciro, Claudia Montalto, Vincenzo Celestino.

• Photo, video, editing & post-production: Roberto Spinola Filmmaking.