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The Guitar Festival BCN

Published: February 27, 2013Posted in: Barcelona EventsTags: , , , , , , , , ,

From 20 February to 16 June, The Guitar Festival BCN reaches its 24th edition with a change and an innovative proposal that you can enjoy in the coming months. The Guitar Festival BCN will kick off its most innovative edition, young and alternative, since its birth 24 years ago.

24 Guitar Festival BCN

The Guitar Festival BCN presents an exceptional line up. The Guitar Festival BCN wants to bring bands, with the guitar as a crosscutting, that are being consolidated in the current musical landscape. The difference is a nearest, warmer format, with better comfort and sound quality, and on the other hand, more extensive in time.

In the Guitar Festival BCN we’ll find established artists of international alternative music as Eels or Ron Sexsmith, iconic bands from the local scene as Antonia Font, Standstill and Delafé y las Flores Azules, or songwriters as Nacho Vegas and Quique González. And even emerging bands with a bright future as Anni B Sweet or Jane Joyd. All info on the official webpage.

We’ll see on the stage the superstar Lucinda Williams, in a unique cycle (Time Out Ladies), dedicated to great ladies of music like Marisa Monte and Madeleine Peyroux, and ultimately more of a dozen concerts featuring them.

The 24 Guitar Festival BCN will present 40 concerts across different prestigious scenarios in Barcelona, during the months of February, March, April, May and June 2013. The chance to hear high quality artists in the best conditions of comfort and sound guarantees a first class musical experience, while while it tries to reach the public of the independent scene as those who are far away from these alternative circuits.

Holiday in Barcelona

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Easter holiday in Barcelona

Published: February 18, 2013Posted in: Barcelona EventsTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Barcelona and Spain in general give the best of themselves in spring, when temperatures are mild, nature is in full bloom and there are a lot of reasons to celebrate. The ‘Semana Santa’, or the seven days preceding Easter are full of events very dear to the local people. If you’ll explore Barcelona during this festive period, you’ll even have the plus of finding a city very quiet and peaceful, because most of the residents take advantage of the bridge for a vacation out of town.

Easter in Barcelona

‘Semana Santa‘ translates as Holy Week. Barcelona, as part of Catalonia, is traditionally less religious than other parts of Spain, particularly in the South. However, it still has its fair share of celebrations during the period of the Easter holiday. In Barcelona the most famous procession is “La Burreta” and takes place in la Ciutat Vella on Palm Sunday. Other processions are centering in the Gótico, around the cathedral and Las Ramblas during the week.
The Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, on March 24, when a procession traditionally takes place around the cathedral with people holding palms. A week of religious ceremonies follows, ending on Easter Sunday, on March 31.
For the Easter period there are many occasions and holidays that are celebrated – a great excuse for a trip to Barcelona. Most of the feast dates in this period are moveable, as they are celebrated on a certain day of the week – Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Easter Sunday etc. In 2013, the Holy Week runs from March 24 to April 1. Barcelona looks beautiful during this period. The sun is beginning to return to the city, as Spring has sprung, the trees are in blossom and there are many outdoor processions and celebrations taking place.
On Easter Sunday in Barcelona, that its a more secular city than the rest of Spain, it will be a regular Sunday with less locals and more tourists around due to the holidays.
The only special tradition are the “mona de Pasqua” pastries. A tipical Easter pastrie. Nowadays they usually include chocolate figurines, some are real artworks. You will see them on display at the pastry shops.

Holy Week in Barcelona

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Graphispag Digital

Published: November 9, 2010Posted in: UncategorizedTags: , , , , , , , ,

Graphispag Barcelona

Graphispag Barcelona

From 22 to 26 March 2011

The International Graphic and Communication industry Fair will take place in the Fira de Barcelona (Gran Vía).

The trade fair is the largest of its kind in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the top four most important digital graphic events in the world. The majority of buyers are from Latin America and the Mediterranean.

Everything in the line of graphics will be represented in an exhibition showcasing the newest technology and trends in the market from design to pre printing, printing materials and finishes and so much more.  The show has complete support from associated companies across each sector as it is seen as an important driving force to encourage sharing of information and to stimulate the industry.

To strengthen the relationship between industry and graphics, there will be specific activities for designers and include an award “Marco de Oro” for screen printing, pad printing and digital printing.

The event which is held every 4 years, will draw some 50,000 visitors to the city. To find your accommodation in time, Rent Top Apartments are on hand to help you find your prefect self- catering apartment. Our portfolio of apartments offers you the best city centre and beach locations, great variety of amenities, excellent service and overall great quality accommodation. Check out our website www.renttopapartments.com or drop us a line to find out more information.