Sonic Town

Sonic Town, the sound that regenerates Putignano

Sonic Town is the original and independent music festival that transforms the Ex Macello Comunale in Putignano, in the province of Bari, into one of Puglia's most intriguing sound laboratories every summer. Curated by Radio JP in collaboration with the I MAKE Consortium, the event has made experimentation and collective creation its hallmark, offering a stage to artists who would rarely find space in commercial circuits.

A former slaughterhouse turned cultural hub

The heart of the festival is the Ex Macello on Via Santa Caterina da Siena, a former municipal slaughterhouse that has been reclaimed and regenerated to become a cultural landmark for the city. This space, combined with the summer climate of the Bari Murgia, gives Sonic Town an intimate and underground atmosphere: only a few meters separate the audience from the artists, turning every evening into an immersive and participatory listening experience.

Electronic, indie, and fusion

The program spans diverse genres and languages: from electronic to indie music, experimental sounds, and jazz or post-rock influences. Each edition is built around a theme that defines its identity and hosts collaborations with collectives, independent labels, and other cultural entities from the Apulian region and beyond. The festival features DJ sets, live performances, and discussion sessions, creating a journey that blends artistic research with a strong sense of community.

An independent and accessible spirit

Active for several years, the festival is organized by Radio JP, a radio and cultural entity operating in Putignano since 2014, which has turned it into a staple of the local summer. A focus on accessibility, inclusion, and participation is an integral part of the project: Sonic Town is not just a concert lineup, but a way of experiencing music as a collective endeavor. For audiences seeking something different from large commercial events, it is an unmissable stop on the alternative scene in Puglia.